Charles Krauthammer writes a grudgingly admiring column which focuses on the success Paul has had in building a movement. Dr.K. sees Ron Paul trying to influence the direction of the Republican Party, in the same way Jesse Jackson influenced the Democratic Party.
Michael Gerson writes a much more negative analysis of the very politically incorrect views of that movement. Rejections of Lincoln and Reagan, isolationism, and making excuses for radical Islamism are only some of the far-out Paul positions listed by Gerson.
Gerson is of course right; Paul and his followers have espoused some weird and awful stuff. And Krauthammer is also right; Paul's angry band is organized and growing. It will be interesting to see how the GOP reacts to (and civilizes) this movement.
Read them both and see what you think.
