Ron Paul and his supporters gripe that the media do not give his campaign the attention it deserves.

OK, let's focus on his animated diversions in last Wednesday night's Republican debate.

He seemed to advocate a new system of silver coinage, just like the one we had in the 18th century: "I can get you a gallon of gasoline for a dime. ... You can buy a gallon of gasoline today for a silver dime. A silver dime is worth $3.50. It's all about inflation and too many regulations."