The South did have a right to secede. As president, Ron Paul said he would follow the Constitution. That being said, if congress declares war, Ron would have carried out his duty as CIC. No matter if he was not personally convinced that war was the answer. You see, when you are a public servant, it's not all about what you want.

Know what makes them "fringe" ? Republicans won't vote for them.

Yes. God forbid an honest candidate to run for president. They obviously want to ruin the country. Well. At least george won't vote for one so I guess we are safe at last.

Runs where?

Ok george. Have a good time.

"Both Rand Paul and Jeb Bush are widely believed to be mulling runs for the presidency, so the debate between noninterventionism and engagement abroad is sure to remain with us at least through 2016." I don't see any debate at all from republicans. They think non-intervention is nutty and equals isolationism. They still have the grand plans to rule the world, for the sake of safety.

Republican cult member--- Votes for destruction of his own country as long as his party wins. Very nice work george. You should be so proud.

Lets face the fact that the republican party thought the man responsible for the blueprint of Obamacare was the best choice for the republican nominee. Then throw in 2 candidates that would honor the Constitution. Something we haven't seen in our lifetime. And there was some decision we had to make as conservatives? It is republicans that are the problem. Until they sober up and admit it, we stay in the hamster wheel.

As it always will be when politicians plan for decades out. They don't get to be in power forever in order to make sure their nation-building plans work out. Reality is that the "other" party will be in power to destroy every good thing you intended to do.

For some bizarre reason, our leaders are hellbent on making sure we import as many terrorists as possible. When do we get to call our own government terrorists? Do we have to wait a certain number of minutes to be politically correct?

Ah. I see BabyChe. You meant george was referring to me. I had wrongly assumed you meant Jason Charleston was referring to me.