Why Does Ron Paul Scare You?
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Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.
Many people seem uneasy about the libertarian congressman from Texas. But what's the worst thing that could happen if America elected him president in 2012? More »
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