On the contrary, Ron Paul’s economic views are the only thing good about him. His naive isolationism and crypto-racism are far more objectionable.

His economic views are radical for today’s standards, however, the current state of affairs (end of Bretton Woods) is relatively new in the history of the nation. Also new is its status as the largest debtor nation thanks to the government’s extreme fiscal irresponsibility, as well as the fed’s vast monetary expansion.

If out-of-control spending, bottomless debt to Asian nations and going crazy on the money press is the new norm, call me a fiscal radical.