What took you so long? You are too cynical so I won't argue, but I just don't think Bush and Cheney need to conspire to make a few bucks for good ole Dickie. That's Parish level politics.
It's strange because most of what you are saying is not true. Maybe you want it to be true, but it isn't. Paul believes in a strong national defense. He supported going after Al-Qaeda and did not support changing direction midstream by attacking Iraq under bogus pretenses. The bottom line is you're drinking the kool-aid. That's your right as an American. But most of what you just put forth about Paul is simply wrong. If you don't like the guy, that's one thing, but attributing this to him falsely is just lazy.
It's not the bucks, it's the power and influence that The Dark Lord Chaney craves. You are not that naive, mon ami.