I am sure that both Rubicon and RichieLion agree that a presidential candidate can say whatever they want in order to get elected. (Put in whoever's name you wish - but it is the same result).

Ron Paul's idea of eliminating 5 Federal agencies would have absolutely no chance of making it through Congress as is the same for most of his other ideas. They may sound wonderful to you - but would die in committee - if they ever made it that far.

Ron Paul does have some very good thoughts and whoever is elected President should listen to some of his ideas - does not matter which party wins. Paul is not Presidential material but would be a good person for a sitting president to go to for some advice and guidance from time to time.