Why Some People Like Ron Paul, Part.... What Number Are We On, Anyway???

Ron Paul, seen here casting a spell to banish the IRS,
has refused to endorse John McCain's candidacy, despite the latter's pleas.

An interesting read. Subplots abound.

Paul said the request came from Phil Gramm, the former McCain adviser whom the campaign jettisoned after he said the country was a "nation of whiners" about the economy.

Speaking to reporters at a news conference, Paul said Gramm called him this week and told him, "you need to endorse McCain." The Texas congressman refused.