My basis:
I support Ron Paul's candidacy because he is the only candidate for president in 2008 who is both anti-war and anti-welfare. Moreover, he advocates radical and desperately needed reforms of the IRS and the Federal Reserve cabal. He appears to be that rarest of all politicians: one who actually has principles and acts in accordance with those principles.
I think of Ron Paul as a modern-day Socrates. Like Socrates, Dr. Paul remains true to his principles by not being afraid to say things that are unpopular. He's the only candidate who is not afraid to say "the Emperor wears no clothes." His consistency, forthrightness, and courage in the face of what have been brutal onslaughts has brought him worldwide admiration and respect.
Only Paul offers hope for real change in America change; all other candidates promise nothing but the status quo and to take America further down the road of more wars, imperialism, fascism, big government, high taxes, declining dollar, feudalism and an even more bloated bureaucracy.
Modern day Socrates...