Rise Of Ron Paul And What It Means For U.S. Foreign Policy

Jan 12, 2012

The U.S. elections are a media circus at the best of times, but the Republican race to find a presidential hopeful who can defeat Barack Obama has taken a surreal turn.

Candidates are desperately trying to differentiate themselves from the pack by launching wild accusations about their opposition and generally behaving badly.
And then there are the extreme views, notably against Muslims, and great pandering to grab Jewish votes in a way that should make all sensible Jews squirm. READ MORE HERE

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