Townhall.com: Jonah Goldberg: Ron Paul Isn't That Scary

Townhall.com: Jonah Goldberg: Ron Paul Isn't That Scary

... but Mike Huckabee is, says Goldberg:

"What's so scary about Huckabee? Personally, nothing. He seems a charming, decent, friendly, pious man.

"What's troubling about The Man From Hope 2.0 is what he represents. Huckabee represents compassionate conservatism on steroids. A devout social conservative on issues such as abortion, school prayer, homosexuality and evolution, Huckabee's a populist on economics, a fad-follower on the environment and an all-around do-gooder who believes that the biblical obligation to do 'good works' extends to using government - and your tax dollars - to bring us closer to the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.

"For example, Huckabee would support a nationwide ban on public smoking. Why? Because he's on a health kick, thinks smoking is bad and believes the government should do the right thing.

"And therein lies the chief difference between Paul and Huckabee. One is a culturally conservative libertarian. The other is a right-wing progressive."