He's not a joke. He's actually probably the most realistic 'human being' on the entire candidate list, along with Kucinich. This country needs a revolutionary state of mind, and although some of his opinions are a bit extreme for the modern times (like abolishing the IRS - not gonna happen), I could see someone like him being the catalyst for the beginning of a good change during this century.
Anyone besides Giuliani is almost "fine" with me at this point. That man would be twice as bad as GW Bush, easily. Hes the fucking devil, and the downfall of America if he really gets elected.
If nothing else, Paul has charisma and he NEVER contradicts himself. Not one single time, I guarantee it.
I fucking hate conservatives and have never agreed with them. But RP is on a different level, it's not even the same thing with him, despite his "label".