The Washington D.C. reality distortion field is quite intoxicating, and its effects accumulate over time. Soon enough, you start saying things like "deficits don't matter" (Cheney).
Sometimes we debate on here if there is anyone else in the slate worth voting for if Paul drops out. Thompson's muddled answers tonight definately crossed him off that list for me. At least McCain, Huckabee and Romney can think on their feet.