The Republican party continues to be terrified that Ron Paul will run as an independent. Their own internal polling show he’d get so many votes he’d cause the defeat of McCain. Such a run is not in the cards, but the trouble the Paulians continue to give the red-state fascists is thrilling. Watch for it to continue right through the McCain coronation in St. Paul. Some Paulians are bound to point out that the would-be emperor has no clothes.