I think a lot of the liberal or democratic bloggers belittle Ron Paul because they are terrified of the prospect of him becoming the Republican nominee. With 70% of the American people wanting out of Iraq, can you imagine how badly Ron Paul would kick their butts in a debate? Think of Hillary, the current Democratic frontrunner, trying to justify her vote for the war in a debate with Ron!
The Democrats know they have already lost credibility with their base because of their cave in on the Iraq war funding. The only chance they have of implementing their dream of a socialist America is to run against another insane NeoCon.