>>54695200I've tried to explain this before, but his supporters are a cult.
>frequently spoke on the Alex Jones show>tied to 9/11 truth movement>20 year old "racist" newsletters happen to come up>spoke out strongly against AIPAC>one of the worst offenders in Congress in procuring earmarks >strongly supported precious metals and a return to the gold standard >hyperinflation alarmist >advocated outright abolishment of several federal agencies Granted, there's nothing wrong with holding any of those views, but as far as mainstream politics and the average American is concerned, some of this would appear batshit insane. This was their endgame. Tie him to racist, anti-Semitic, and Alex Jones tier conspiracies to completely discredit anybody the movement and anybody that echoed similar sentiments. Obviously it worked, because Rand is now the most "liberty-minded" candidate. I expect him to be the most libertarian candidate we see for a long time.