"Hey, this band-aid isn't working. I still have an infected wound. How about I hit myself with a hammer a whole bunch?"

You're right my comment about Paul's likely effect as a third-party candidate was inconsistent. He'd probably attract crazies disproportionately, but there's a chance that he'd attract clueless people who would otherwise vote for the Democrat, and that's enough that I hope he doesn't run. Either way, a serious third-party campaign in 2008 is no better than a hammer to the head.