Why vote Ron Paul?

Unlike the other GOP candidates, Dr. Ron Paul is running as a philosopher and prophet - not your typical mainstream campaigner. He has a powerful message of peace, prosperity and liberty that has, is and will shape the political landscape for years to come. He's all in: either be President or return to private citizen after his term as representative is done. But I'll not bore you with the same heaps of praise (the blogosphere is brimming with accolades more elegantly put) but I will share my thoughts on this model citizen.

I've never met him but I feel he is someone I've known for a long time. Yes, he exudes a grandfatherly wisdom and quiet optimism but beyond that he challenges me to learn more about our human nature. Indeed, one of his influences,Ludwig von Mises wrote an economic classic titled Human Action. I think Dr. Paul and his study of Austrian economics allows him to see clearly and speak courageously. I, too, have begun a study of vonMises and Austrian school of economics. Why? Because of the good doctor. He's prescribing tough medicine: speaking the truth isn't easy on the ears. He's also more interested in discussing ideas because he will not lower himself to win a few poll points or gain favor among the elite or powerful MSM. He's a man on a mission. Bottomline: he is simply living the way of Jesus Christ. Anyone who claims to be Christian will see how closely aligned his message is with the Gospel. His domestic and foreign policy is the closest to "love thy neighbor" that we have in modern politics. I know some who claim to know Christ find fault with him for some reason. For me, when judged against Christ's teachings, I vote my conscience and faith. I vote Ron Paul.