I think of electoral politics as irrelevant, since their purpose is simply to legitimise the existing order and prevent fundamental change. But given that Ron Paul is perceived as an anti-establishment candidate for the American presidential elections of later this year, I thought it opportune to ventilate my thoughts on this phenomenon, which is now on its second iteration, and which is likely to remain a much-talked-about one in the weeks and months to come, until the Republicans choose their candidate to feign a contest against Barack Obama. Some themes from my review of Pat Buchanan's Suicide of a Superpower have recurred. You can read the article and comment here.