Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared at Forbes.com
With Rick Santorum having dropped out of the race, Mitt Romney is apparently the Republican nominee for POTUS, barring a “black swan” event swooping down out of nowhere.
Why has the Republican Party taken so long to decide upon its presidential nominee? The two most common explanations given have been the structure of the primaries and the absence of an “ideal” candidate. Those are valid reasons, but there is one more that generally has been overlooked: The Republican Party itself is in a state of flux, and...












And Ron Paul has the same foolish foreign policy that Obama has: give a free pass to our sworn enemies (like Iran), and abandon our allies to their enemies (like Israel). We can't hide within our borders and shores anymore, not since the War of 1812. We have needed, and counted on, foreign allies since the French helped us during the American Revolution. Dr. Paul does not understand this, and his lack of understanding makes him dangerous. Even if you call him conservative, he's unfit for office.
let's stick to discussing actual issues. political parties are NOT important. loyalty to constitutional principles is the only thing really important. your priorities are messed up !!