‘Your Right To Trial By Jury Is Precious’: Sen. Rand Paul Stages Nearly 13 Hour Old-School Filibuster Over Drone Strikes
Editor’s note: Key updates are located at the bottom of this story. For the full wrap-up of what transpired over Paul’s nearly 13-hour filibuster, be sure to read all the way down.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 12 to 3 on Tuesday to confirm John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
However, Brennan may have at least one more hurdle to clear before final confirmation, namely, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has vowed to block his nomination until the White House provides more information on its secretive drone program.
The Kentucky senator doesn’t have the 41 votes necessary to prevent a cloture vote, which would block Brennan’s confirmation, so he’s doing the only thing he can do: He’s stalling all senate business with an honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned filibuster.
“I rise today to begin to filibuster John Brennan’s nomination for the CIA,†Sen. Paul at approximately 11:45 a.m ET on Wednesday.
(Related: You Will Never Believe Who Said ‘Rand Paul Is the MAN’ for Filibuster — Seriously, You Won’t)
“I will speak until I can no longer speak, I will speak as long as it takes, until the alarm is sounded from coast to coast that our constitution is important, that your right to trial by jury is precious, that no American should be killed on American soil without first being charged with a crime, without first being found to be guilty by a court,” he added.
And it looks like he’s in it for the long haul.
“They say Lewis Carroll is fiction. Alice never fell down a rabbit hole and the White Queen’s caustic judgments are not really a threat to your security or has America the Beautiful become Alice’s Wonderland?” he asked.
He continued, reading aloud from Carroll’s book:
“No, no,” said the queen. “Sentence first; Verdict afterwards.”
“Stuff and nonsense,” Alice said widely — loudly. “The idea of having the sentence first?”
“Hold your tongue,” said the queen, turning purple.
“I won’t,” said Alice.
“Release the drones,” said the queen, as she shouted at the top of her voice.
At a later point in his speech, Sen. Paul made his intentions crystal clear: “All I’m asking of the president is that he says in public that he’s not in favor of summarily executing people.”
How long do you suppose the Kentucky senator will hold out? According to senate rules, aides are allowed to bring him food and notes. So at least he has got that.
UPDATE: The senator posed an interesting question regarding U.S. civilians the fed’s definition of “enemy combatants.”
“Nobody will ever forget Jane Fonda swivelling around in North Vietnamese armored guns and it was despicable,†he said. “That’s one thing if you want to try her for treason, but are you going to just drop a drone, a hellfire missile on Jane Fonda?”
Courtesy the Washington Examiner:
UPDATE II: So far Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have all stepped up to give Sen. Paul a hand. Careful to not yield the floor, the Kentucky senator has engaged each one in lengthy discussions regarding civil liberties, the U.S. Constitution, and the government’s definition of an “enemy combatant.”
And it looks like Paul is just getting warmed up.
UPDATE III: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) has just stepped stepped in to discuss “Congressional oversight of executive branch & rules for targeted killings.”
“Every American deserves to know when the government thinks it has the right to kill them” Sen. Wyden said, sharing Sen. Paul’s concerns over the government’s widespread use of drone strikes.
This should be interesting.
UPDATE IV: Here’s a collection of some of Sen. Paul’s most notable quotes (you can see more at his Facebook page):
- “Are we so frightened that we’re going to give up on our Bill of Rights? Are we going to round up people who have a different color skin because they might have a cousin in Lebanon?”
- “Are you in favor of martial law by the President? I don’t think many Americans would be.”
- “No President has the right to say that he is judge, jury, and executioner.”
- “I will not sit quietly and let the president shred the Constitution.”
And, yes, as of about 3:45 p.m. ET, Sen. Paul has officially crossed the four-hour mark.
UPDATE V: And now Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has joined Sen. Paul in his filibuster efforts.
UPDATE VI: Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) has now joined in the discussion.
UPDATE VII: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has just taken to the floor to invoke cloture — and Sen. Paul rejects his proposal.
It looks like we may be in for a long evening, folks. The Kentucky senator — with the aid of Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) — is moving forward with the filibuster.
LATEST UPDATES: Yes, we are now in the twelfth hour of Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster.
And although he looks tired, the Kentucky senator is still going, thanks in part to contributions from Republican senators Ted Cruz (Texas), Jerry Moran (Kan.), Marco Rubio (Fla.), Pat Toomey (Pa.), Saxby Chambliss (Ga.), Sen. Dean Heller (Nev.), John Barasso (Wy.), John Thune (S.D), Mitch McConnell (Ky.), and Mike Lee (Utah).
Democrat Sen. Ron Wyden (Ore.) also pitched in earlier this afternoon.
Meanwhile, over on the other side of town, these GOP senators were absent this evening — and have yet to pitch in — because they were dining with President Barack Obama:
- Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)
- Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.)
- John Hoeven (R-N.D.)
- John McCain (R-Ariz.)
- Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)
- Mike Johanns (Neb.)
- Lindsey Graham (S.C.)
- Richard Burr (N.C.)
- Dan Coats (Ind.)
Republican senators Pat Toomey (Pa.), Ron Johnson (Wis.), and Saxby Chambliss (Ga.) also dined with the president. However, unlike the names mentioned in the above, they’ve participated the filibuster.
As of this writing, Republican Congressmen Louie Gohmert (Texas), Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Bill Huizenga (Mich.), Michael C. Burgess (Texas), Keith Rothfus (Pa.), & Jim Bridenstine (Okla.) have arrived in the senate chamber as a show of support for the Kentucky senator.
Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) took to the floor to question Sen. Paul. He asked whether former President George W. Bush had the authority during 9/11 to shoot down hijacked planes. Sen. Paul responded by saying that a military response to an actual attack on U.S. soil is different from what he has been talking about for 12 hours.
Sen. Durbin later asked whether Osama bin Laden was enough of an “imminent threat” for Seal Team Six to summarily execute. Sen. Paul responded with, “Touche.” However, the Kentucky senator should’ve probably just noted that bin Laden was neither a U.S. citizen nor was he on U.S. soil.
Also, via Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.), here’s the resolution Sen. Durbin rejected in the Senate:
And in case you were wondering, Sen. Ted Cruz never gave a “maiden speech,” according to BuzzFeed’s John Stanton. So, yes, Wednesday was the Texas senator’s first time speaking on the senate floor — and it was to back Sen. Rand Paul.
FINAL UPDATE: Sen. Rand Paul yields the floor, bringing his 12 hours and 52 minute filibuster to a close.
“I would go for another 12 hours to try and break Stromm Thurman’s record,” the senator said, “but I’ve discovered that there are some limits to filibustering and I’m going to have to take care of one of those in a few minutes.”
At approximately 12:41 a.m. ET, the senate adjourns.
Final Thought: Sen. Paul just told reporters that he “did not show up today planning to filibuster.” He was under the impression that the vote would be later.
However, once he discovered that Wednesday was the day to stage a filibuster, he went for it. This means that pretty much everything you just saw was unscripted. He was neither properly rested, fed, or prepped. Heck, he wasn’t even wearing “comfy shoes.”
That was all Sen. Paul.
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- Krauthammer on Rand Paul’s Filibuster: This Is His Moment, ‘He Will Be Remembered’
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BurntHills
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:25pmJefefrson Smith tried, and sen Rand Paul is trying too. Sen. Paul’s example of HANOI JANE FONDA… as the perfect example of an American who SYMPATHIZED with the ENEMY.. should she have been hity by a drone strike ? …..was perfect.
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HellboundandDown
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:38pmyeah! Let’s send both the Paul’s back in time to fight Jane Fonda with Robots!
soybomb315_II
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:56pmRand Paul is a patriot….I doubt the commie republicans will join him in this fight
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fastfacts
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:58pmI wish he said the same thing during the Hagel vote. He promised to filibuster until they got more information about Benghazi, now that effort is gone and though I am still upset with Rep. Peter “They cut my funding” King, he is at least still asking questions. Here he is today asking more questions about Benghazi: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2013/mar/king_obama_benghazi.html
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83plus
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:02pmAbout time, now we need others to join in.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:05pm“Jefefrson Smith tried, and sen Rand Paul is trying too. Sen. Paul’s example of HANOI JANE FONDA… as the perfect example of an American who SYMPATHIZED with the ENEMY.. should she have been hity by a drone strike”
What? When you give the executive branch king powers he can now define who is the terrorist. If you were deemed a terrorist would you like the right to a trail? Who is the enemy? If we are at war with islam, Why haven’t we attacked Saudi Arabia? The most radical of the islam fundamentalist.
Is America for Freedom, Yes or No?
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:09pm@burn.
oops, read it wrong. LOL, My bad. Too much mountain dew makes me jittery.
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:21pmThe POTUS already has the power to kill US citizens, on US soil, even if they themselves are not guilty of anything or doing anything wrong. Take into consideration Flight 93. If the passengers had not brought it down would it have been OK for the POTUS to order it shot down if it was heading directly to the WH or Congress?
The issue is when someone, anyone, who is a bad guy, is not doing anything that needs split second decision making to stop a disaster. These progressives want that power. Perhaps we should call it “The Vince Foster Act”.
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BigSky
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:21pmIn the end, he’ll vote for Brennan just like he did Hagel and Kerry.
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KevINtampa
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:38pmI hope he was smart enough to bring some diapers.
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techengineer11
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:39pmThank you Dr. Paul for standing up for our Constitution.
R Senators you certainly won’t find defending our Constitution: McCain, Grahamn, Grasso, Isakson, ah too many to name.. The typical Neo-Con.. They’ll sell out the Constution for a mere 10-20 grand… Worse as liberals.
On another note the Hypocrisy from the LEFT is just off the charts.. They really have some nerve.
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KevINtampa
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:40pmIs there any live video?
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encinom
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:47pmSen Chicken Little is fear mongering for campaign dollars and nothing more.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:57pm“Sen Chicken Little is fear mongering for campaign dollars and nothing more.”
It takes courage to stand alone. It doesn’t take much courage to be a armchair warrior and cry all day, eh?
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:59pmKevINtampa
I’ll try again. The last one didn’t post.
http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/
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Libertarian
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:14pmWhat an amazing speech.
I hope this man runs and wins the presidency, very few in D.C. understand the US Constitution like Senator Rand Paul.
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TEOTWASWKI
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:21pmDAMN BIGSKY did you completely miss the point ” In the end, he’ll vote for Brennan just like he did Hagel and Kerry.”
This is about the president having the power to declare Americas terrorist and KILL them ON AMERICAN SOIL it has nothing to do with blocking Brennan……………Dumb A$$
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justangry
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:24pm@Soy, “Rand Paul is a patriot….I doubt the commie republicans will join him in this fight”
Ted Cruz is up there up with Rand atm.
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justangry
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:25pm@Soy, and now Mike Lee. Go figure.
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AvengerK
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:28pmLOL….really ENCINOM/MIONICNE?
And when has Obama ever stopped campaigning?
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tonypro
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:33pm@The-Monk
Thanks for posting that link.
So far, well done by R.P. and those he’s engaging in this process.
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missdagnytaggart
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:46pmGet ‘em Rand!
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JRook
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:39pmAre you really telling me that the majority of folks here are too stupid to realize the middle east terrorist threat and are increasingly militant response to it are not manufactured and promoted by the military industrial complex. After all, without Russian the possibility of moving towards what Ron Paul clearly identified was too much of a possibility. That is reigning in the military to its constitutional objective of National Defense. Not world cop, not protector of corporate interests and not as a mechanism to transfer wealth to military contractors and their wealthy investors.
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RNM
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:05pmENCINOM… unfortunately, he’s trying to appease the fringe since being questioned by the great and powerful Beck the last time he tread in these waters. Equally as unfortunate is the fact that it will be for nothing, considering the Beck Army needs one to fall in line with 100% conformity to their ideals or else they label that person a pinko commie.
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TRUTHandFREEDOM
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:06pmPray for the strength and longevity of stamina for Senator Paul and all who are fillibustering with him and pray for their success.
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:17pmWE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND WE STAND WITH RAND
THIS IS WHAT A HERO looks like folks!!! There is not one word coming out of this PATRIOT’S mouth that I disagree with. THIS is what our next PRESIDENT should LOOK LIKE/SOUND LIKE.
DID YOU GUYS see that weasel Harry Reid try to come up and stop this? SWAT on YOU HARRY.
HOW ridiculous is it that some of these “representatives” think it’s OKAY for the PRESIDENT to joke
about whether or not he would use his power to kill someone in the USA. For that dope AG to refuse to give an answer. YOU’VE BEEN CAUGHT OBAMA/HOLDER/REID…no less than cockroaches who have been hiding in a dark kitchen. THE LIGHT IS ON. THIS SENATOR FROM KENTUCKY has renewed my faith in what AMERICA is. STAND UP FOR HIM!!! WE STAND WITH RAND!!!
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marssnw
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:32pm@Encinom “Chicken Little” Thats funny considering your dictator was just saying last week how the world would come to a end if the sequestration went through. We seem to still be standing. Thats strange. Why hasn’t the world collapsed? Maybe its because people like you and Obama are complete morons.
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4xeverything
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:34pmI’m almost jealous of Kentucky. Listening to Rand has been fantastic!
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copatriots
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:39pmBravo, Rand! FINALLY! Someone taking some kind of stand against this mess. Not sure I understand the vote for Kerry and Hagel but I wholeheartedly applaud his stance on this issue.
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:51pmMy take on RAND’S take on HAGEL and BRENNAN: Obama as president has the right to get his
selections for various posts approved barring no information other than ideological differences. As it turns out RAND’S HONESTY and INTEGRITY in allow the Pres. this courtesy is standing RAND in great stead because THEY (the slime-ball REID types) can’t say “OH HE’S JUST SAYING NO because he’s a REPUBLICAN”… get it??? I am a total RAND FAN now!!! PRAYING FOR HIS STAMINA!
THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE !!
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RNM
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:53pm@MARSSNW – actually the delusions of the sky-is-falling type scenarios have come from both sides of the aisle the past few years, and it’s all rather ridiculous.
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kq1069
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 6:12pmKEVINTAMPA, as long as he can reach a democrat he has bag of crap he can go in.
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Gonzo
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 6:33pmA U.S. Senator stands and fights for the Constitution. I think Hell has officially frozen over.
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techengineer11
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:14pmMaybe the use of Drones wouldn’t be such a bad idea in the US… What if we only targeted people who vote D?
Awesome eh? Imagine an america with no Ds??
Bring on the Drones!
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FstEti
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:18pmI can name several Senators that won’t be joining him tonight, most notable being McCain and L. Graham, because they are having dinner with Obama tonight instead WITHOUT their supposed ‘LEADER” M. McConnell. And THAT, boys and girls, is the problem within the Republican Party. Keep voting in the RINOS morons, and soon we’ll have Democrats and Democrats Light and THEN our Country is done. Finished.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:18pmRand is legend. LEGEND!
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BigSky
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:26pm@TEOTWASWKI: Actually he’s blocking because Obama won’t answer for the deaths of the Americans in Benghazi. Congress and the American people, and certainly the victims families are entitled to an answer. Drones became an issue when Rand Paul got hold of a leaked memo from Eric The Red on the use of drones on the American people on American soil.
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ambrosia
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:08pmYeah, yeah….”Rand Paul Revere”-
he’s like an old soul, being guided by our fore fathers.
America needs a whole lot of similar Town & Country Criers,
stationed on every street corner in every village & city
to calmly shout out the atrocities of this administration
against our liberty & freedom.
Do the job the lamestream media refuses to do,
ask the 5 professional, newsworthy questions-
What
When
Who
Where
Why
and shout it from your Tea Party, freedom-lovin’ lungs !
Rand is refreshing & reassuring…OUR Country will not give in or back down
from ANY form of tyranny.
Get out there & remind them of it CONSTANTLY !
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pantokrator
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:15pmI remember someone on the article about Rand voting for Hagel, that he only had so many silver bullets, and needed to save those for when it really counts.
I think this is one of them. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, my man, Ted Cruz joins in. This just gets better and better. We are witnessing history, my fellow American brothers and sisters. This is the spark we’ve been waiting for. Let’s hope it spreads a fire of freedom and liberty across the nation.
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Jackers
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:20pmGod bless you, Rand Paul…
You are a true American hero and a shining example to tens of millions of grateful American patriots of what true strength, character, integrity and leadership is all about.
You may be standing “alone” on that House floor but know that there are tens of millions of us supporting you all the way and “with you” in spirit.
Thank you, Rand Paul, for standing strong for America and We the People.
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dstrider
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:26pmThe issue is not to stop the nomination but to bring the issue of drones against U.S. citizens to the front burner. It is to wake people up to what this anti-Constitution administration is progressing to. This is a real Constitutionalist in action. I hope others start to see that this guy is for real. Thanks for your comments folks!
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SendTheMeteors
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:38pmLet’s look at the point Paul is making, highlighted above:
“I will speak until I can no longer speak, I will speak as long as it takes, until the alarm is sounded from coast to coast that our constitution is important, that your right to trial by jury is precious, that no American should be killed on American soil without first being charged with a crime, without first being found to be guilty by a court,†he added.
Again, “…no American should be killed on American soil without first being charged with a crime, without first being found to be guilty by a court.â€
So if someone breaks into your house, you have to capture the guy and wait until he is “found guilty”? That a cop can’t “kill an American” if that American is in the process of murdering people in a bank robbery?
Come on folks, this is so stupid I can’t believe it. “no American should be killed on American soil without first being charged with a crime, without first being found to be guilty by a court”? Seriously? Why not take guns away from everyone, including police? So an American in the act of shooting people in a mall can’t be killed by killed by a cop or you because he hasn’t been tried and convicted?
You guys need to stop divorcing your rationality and common sense from your inclination to believe and support anything someone anti-Obama says. No American can be killed by a cop? Please, you’re not that stupid.
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team1blazer
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:46pmWay to go Senator Paull. Finally, a senator with the cajoles and the fortitude to stand for “we the people”. I’ve contacted my senators (Shelby and Sessions) and DEMADED that they get off their lazy butts and join senator Paul NOW. Please blazers, do the same. This is HUGE.
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techengineer11
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:48pmSendTheMeteors
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:38pm
Let’s look at the point Paul is making, highlighted above:
Why not shut your mouth and listen for a change and you’ll get the answer to your dumb asinine question..
You’re really something thinking you are so smart.. You’re not quiet as smart as you think you are imo. Not even close.
As a matter of fact you rarely even come close to a coherent argument. But that probably makes you a scholar in your liberal circles doesn’t it?
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oneshiner
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:52pmFinally, a few GOOD men. I’m so proud of these guys. God Bless Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz, and the sweet Dem Wyden……..now 3-4 more are joining in: Rubio, Chambliss, Toomy & ? Only that 2 faced trouble maker tried to get a cloture, but Paul dismissed that little wimp.
Love these men who have something between their ears and other places and show they have what it takes to be REAL men standing up for our Country and Constitution against Tyranny.
We need to get RID of all those go along to get along who want to be popular with their liberal base, and send the likes of Mr. Paul goes to Washington with all the brave men working with him. YEA!
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Shiroi Raion
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 9:23pm#STANDWITHRAND I heard a couple phrases referring to “We are a nation of laws, not of men,” ie we are not simply subjects to the whims of some dictator or king no matter our status. Like Rush said, Obama never finishes the second part, “I AM NOT A DICTATOR… but I wish I was…” Electing Obama TWICE are two of the biggest mistakes of America’s history. The American people deserve better than a wannabe dictator.
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pandora665
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 9:36pm@Sendinthemeteros- if you look into the leaked justice dept papers on this subject, imminent threat is extremely vague to the point it is a bit concerning. The ambiguous definition followed by Holder’s response letter seems to be what people are upset about.
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hypnos
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 9:42pmAs usual ecidiot spews his lame rhetoric. He’s standing for your liberty wether you recognize it or not you liberal tool.
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hypnos
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 9:49pmAs usual meteor boy over simplifies the point at hand using drones to spy and target American citizens without due process is not the same as police shooting a gunman that first engages the police with weapons fire. Your are a complete and utter tool of the left meteor boy.
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dstrider
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:00pmSend the meteors\\
Listen! Obviiously you haven’t been listening to the filibuster. Get he facts before saying something so pitifully short on the facts. You need to listen to what someone says, not what you hope or wish they would say. Truth please.
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oneshiner
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:01pmSorry, didn’t intend to leave out Jerry Moran from Kansas who was also helping out Rand Paul.
Hope I haven’t missed others, sorry if I have. We need a FEW+ GOOD MEN working together (for a change) who love America and work to keep us strong and show we can work together. REAL MEN. We desperately need these guys, then get rid of the old regime who draw pay and do little.
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Anamah
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:11pmI stand with Senator Rand Paul!!!
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Farmhand82
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:31pmMeteors, while you’re technically correct, it is very obvious that Rand means you cannot kill US citizens on American soil without imminent threat. I really can’t think of many examples of when a freaking drone strike would fall into that category. Police don’t call in an air strike from a jet, no matter how dangerous the perpetrators are, for a reason. Drone strikes are just somewhat more economical versions of air strikes but the principles are the same. But you know this. If you had any intellectual honesty you would be with us on this. I see this as one of the few issues where the left and right can stand together on.
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Wolfgang the Gray
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:50pmKeep the steam up Rand Paul! My prayers are with you!
Down with tyranny! Down with Obama!
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PASSIONFORCHRIST
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:56pm(Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has just taken to the floor to invoke cloture — and Sen. Paul rejects his proposal.)
Harry RED, Go live in France where this BS came from!!!
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 12:42amHOLDER SAID:
” he is not sure Congress could ban the president from using drones to kill Americans on U.S. soil.”
NOT SURE. LET THAT SINK IN. Never in my whole life have did I ever think we would have an AG who so disregarded our Constitution and Bill of Rights. THANK YOU SENATOR RAND PAUL. YOU have set the bar very much higher. WE STAND WITH RAND.
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sillyfreshness
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 12:45amTime_To_Start_The_Paul_Campaign_In_2013
Let’s get Paul in and all the RINOS out of the Republican Party. Time to take it back.
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Shiroi Raion
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 12:46am12 hours 52 minutes. “I would go for another 12 hours to try and break Stromm Thurman’s record, but I’ve discovered that there are some limits to filibustering and I’m gonna have to take care of one of those in a few minutes.” LOL
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valiant1776
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 1:03amObviously Sendthemeteors hasn’t listened to anything said, but just spouted his preconceived BS. Senator Paul clearly is speaking about assasinating suspects who are not an imminent threat or in the act of committing violence or dangerous threats. He clearly said that if being attacked, the Government has a right and duty to counter the attack. Can Sendthemeteors really be this ignorant?
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Mil Mom
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 2:16amThe-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:21pm
The POTUS already has the power to kill US citizens, on US soil, even if they themselves are not guilty of anything or doing anything wrong. Take into consideration Flight 93. If the passengers had not brought it down would it have been OK for the POTUS to order it shot down if it was heading directly to the WH or Congress?
The issue is when someone, anyone, who is a bad guy, is not doing anything that needs split second decision making to stop a disaster. These progressives want that power. Perhaps we should call it “The Vince Foster Actâ€
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Perfectly stated, if there ever would have been a call for it, that jane fonda thing should have gotten the left’s collective goat and made john kerry squirm.
Vince Foster et al, if you go for all the mysterious deaths in the clinton years and around the current cabal.
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tonypro
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 3:13amMeanwhile, over on the other side of town, these GOP senators were absent this evening — and have yet to pitch in — because they were dining with President Barack Obama:
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)
Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.)
John Hoeven (R-N.D.)
John McCain (R-Ariz.)
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)
Mike Johanns (Neb.)
Lindsey Graham (S.C.)
Richard Burr (N.C.)
Dan Coats (Ind.)
………………………………………
Confirmed list of U.S. traitors. They should stand in a firing squad line with barry, and his criminal cohorts.
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4xeverything
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 3:58amI believe that was the shot in the arm the Tea Party needed. Now we have to keep it going.
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SendTheMeteors
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 6:55amFarmhand82 says, “Meteors, while you’re technically correct, it is very obvious that Rand means you cannot kill US citizens on American soil without imminent threat.”
I’m not sure what Rand “meant” only what he said. But yes, you are correct. You can’t kill people without “imminent threat.” And that applies to drones as well as every single other lethal weapon at the disposal of the police, state police or any arm of the government.
But if, let’s hypothetically say, an American hijacks an airplane and it’s headed toward the Sears Tower or the Superbowl, then US has an obligation to prevent that terrorist act with whatever means at it’s disposal, including drones if appropriate.
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The Giver
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 7:23amC-SPAN2 showed the WHOLE THING! It was awesome. Thank you Rand. Only God can fix this, but there was a ray of hope to know that some Americans are so awake and willing to stand peacefully.
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hypnos
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 7:41amAs usual meteor boy ignores the obvious it is the violation of the bill of rights due process and an emergency warrant. Not someone in the process of a crime.He is giving an example that is not pertinent to question at hand.
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dtrent387
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 8:11amthis is the definition of of public service. i have to admire a man who will stand up for what he truly believes in. I applaud Senator Paul. If we had more elected leaders with the kind of passion that Rand Paul has for this great nation we live in America would be a lot better off
if he decides to run in 2016 he has my vote because I know he loves this country and wants us to prosper. some may disagree with this but wouldn’t a Paul/West ticket be great!!!
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RedeemedWench
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 9:10amTO all of you that reply to ENCINOM and folks like them. There are literally folks that are hired to do nothing but surf sites and post just to divert the conversation and pull you out and solicit a response. When they get responses, they stay employed. This information is collected and they have to report to their employers. Some websites/blogs/etc even hire people to keep the traffic up on their own sites. So if you ignore and starve them, they will eventually become emaciated and go away. . .
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IndyGuy
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 9:24amI truly hope I was a bit premature the other day when I said stick a fork in him,but it’ll take a lot more than this great showing to prove it…
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jeffersonian1776
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 9:48amSendtheMeteors should change her name to “I like the idea of drones killing Americans on American soil moreso than drones being used in war.” Or she could also make her name, “I believe the individual should be chained down by a new Obama constitution moreso than I believe the govt should be chained down by the existing Constitution.”
It’s kinda evident. You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to peak into this kind of brain.
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jeffersonian1776
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 10:02amIt’s pretty funny how SendtheMeteors fits right in at home with the Neo-Con warhawks. Her beliefs obviously fall in line with the likes of many of them. The Neo-Con warhawks whole-heartedly believe in one single person, the president (but would rather that pres be a Republican), having the authority of that of a king–which is to simply wipe somebody off the face of the nation, in this case, without question, and without anyone knowing about it. Trust me, they have not only spoken the same words that SendtheMeteors has brought up within this discourse, but they have written about it, recanting none of it!
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Walkabout
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 11:09amSendtheMeteors is precious. An example of intellect gone awry. One false assumption or false logical argument in the chain & the rest is for naught. Meteors is the poster child for this.
Meteors gives us yet another strawman argument. First, planes taken over by terrorists are not the only thing we are talking about here. Second, we (normal people) already have a solution that does not entail shooting down an airplane full of people. It does not involve the liberal cooperate with the hijackers because this is better. It does not involve urinating on oneself or telling your attacker that you have an STD.
Meteors is in the liberal predicament of having advocated jury trials for thousands of jihadis captured on fields of battle but denying jury trials for Americans in the U.S. who can be captured/arrested more easily.
Of course Meteors voted for Clinton. Clinton appointed General Janet Reno (who held imperium). These 2 rats deiced that arresting Koresh by himself did not have the photo op or the overall optics as a military maneuvers of arresting at his house. You must realize that Meteors started down this path many decades ago.
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83plus
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 11:17amWell done senators.
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SendTheMeteors
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 12:22pmI was just wondering… What would the ultra-conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board say? Hey wait, here ya go:
The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) Thursday for his almost 13-hour filibuster against John Brennan, the nominee for CIA director, over the fact that Attorney General Eric Holder said the U.S. government had the legal authority to kill an American citizen on U.S. soil.
“Calm down, Senator,” wrote the editors. “Mr. Holder is right, even if he doesn’t explain the law very well. The U.S. government cannot randomly target American citizens on U.S. soil or anywhere else. What it can do under the laws of war is target an “enemy combatant” anywhere at anytime, including on U.S. soil. This includes a U.S. citizen who is also an enemy combatant.”
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jeffersonian1776
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 3:04pmJust as I said SendtheMeteors, your thinking falls right in line with these disgusting Republican filth Neo-Con warhawks, does it not? You are touting what an article in the Wall Street Journal said, as if we are supposed to get in line behind the Wall Street Journal because it is a so-called “conservative” rag. Who gives a rip what the WSJ says, many of us here are (r)epublicans, not Republicans. We (well a lot of us do anyway) despise the likes of Lyndsey Graham and John McCain. You are the one touting their message and saying how much you agree with Neo-Con Republican filth warhawks.
The truth is, is that you really truly despise Rand Paul and people who think and act independently as individuals; people who refuse to be categorized by all you Leviathan loving, modern liberal, politically correct, Democrat and Republican socialists. Rand Paul actually goes against the very fabric, the very foundations, of your political ideology; and because of this, he frightens you along with many big time Republicans. You don’t want his charge to catch fire and develop a major following of individuals that could propel him directly into the White House, because he will turn your world upside down and shake out all the lice. You would rather we get another George Bush than having the likes of Rand Paul in the president’s seat, that is evident.
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cgnick
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 5:32pmJob well done Senator Paul.
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Walkabout
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 10:09pmFind topmost comments thread on 1st page. Yup Send_the _Meteors is there.
“I was just wondering… What would the ultra-conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board say”
Translation “I was just being SNARKY … let’s try to pit the WSJ against Rand Paul … titter… titter…”
Gee, Meteors who would have thought that the WSJ would have a 1000 batting average? Or that Rand Paul would? I don’t. But they have a much better batting average than you when it come to policy questions.
Maybe it is not that Attorney General holder cannot explain things well. Maybe the Obama administration was floating a trial balloon & wanted to see how much resistance they would get. They have tried trial balloon before. If there is no resistance then they say it is precedent and we know how lawyers love precedent. Precedents don’t have to be consistent with previous law, or logical or moral. They just have to stand for a period of time and judges, officials & other lawyers will build on them. It is like a person that crosses you property to get their property or for any reason. You do not explicitly have to give them permission. If you let them do it because you are unaware or any other reason, it becomes their right to under law.
That is exactly how the Washington lawyer elitists work.
You seem approve of it. You have extolled the virtues of precedence in the past.
Take a bow. As the antagonist you feel you have a right to.
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Rowgue
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:23pmTHIS is what a filibuster is supposed to be. Not like the idiotic nonsense they do these days where somebody simply declares a filibuster.
A real filibuster cannot be stopped with a cloture vote. There is a very good reason nothing is allowed to be voted on if there is still actual debate taking place.
Having said that though, this won’t last long with just one guy doing it. The first time he has to take a bathroom break…debate over, vote taken.
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AxelPhantom
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:31pmThat podium is pretty tall …empty water bottle…..;)
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willingtoupe
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:56pmYup Old-school Filibustering like the days of the Old-South, Old-America to preserve Segregation and Oppression.
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armyofnibiru
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:10pmwillintoupe.sucking up to the enemys of the constitution,aye .your love of the KKK democrats is exposed
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Rowgue
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:13pm@WILLING
Go spout your race baiting nonsense somewhere else. Filibusters have nothing to do with the south or segregation or oppression.
They are THE primary tool to insure that the majority can’t simply steamroll over the minority. They are the only way to insure that somebody or a group of people that are standing on principle about something they believe to be crucial can’t simply be silenced and shoved to the side.
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sta
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:17pmTed Cruz was sitting right next to him.
They may tagteam.
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AxelPhantom
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:27pmGood. I e-mailed his office abit ago and asked him to stand with Paul. (I am sure he has recieved thousands doing the same). I also e-mailed Cornyn, we will see what he does.
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Myth
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:20pmWatching it now live on Cspan2. Had tears when I first heard this. I am sooo proud of these Senators.
QUESTION: DOES ANYONE KNOW: Is there anyway to let them know of my support? I’d love to tell them:
GO! GO! GO!!!
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Tom K
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:23pm@ Rowgue : Bathroom breaks will eventually have to happen, unless he put on some ” Depends ” this morning. Legislative Assistants could bring out a waist high curtained contraption where he could change his ” diaper “, Handi-wipe, powder up, put on another diaper and continue speaking. He should read Ayn Rand’s ” Atlas Shrugged ” to the captive audience or ALL of the Holy Bible. Go for it Senator Paul.
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missdagnytaggart
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:48pmHe could catheterize himself. Bathroom break problem solved.
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VRW Conspirator
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:54pm@Myth
call there office and leave a message with a person…their voicemail boxes are full….i called Cruz and Cornyn, my TX Senators, on my lunch…left them nasty messages to get out there and fight with Sen. Paul. I didn’t know that Cruz was already there at the time…
Paul, Cruz, Lee, Moran, and now a Democrat Wyden??? WOW!!
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Rowgue
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:17pm@TOM
I’d prefer if he didn’t stoop to the ridiculous style filibuster where the person is just reciting irrelevant stuff to kill time. He’s standing on principle, it would be a shame to turn it into the theatre of the absurd.
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kq1069
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:09pmWillingtoupe,
Actually the “white guy” Paul is trying to stop the “black guy” odumbass from repeating the same mistakes of segregating and oppressing people today. Unless you don’t think being judge and jury and killing an American citizen without due-process is oppression???????
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LApatriot
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:23pmFinally someone who will not follow lock step with the rest of the RINO’S. Obamacrats and Obama!
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:39pm“Finally someone who will not follow lock step with the rest of the RINO’S. Obamacrats and Obama!”
Are you drunk? Rand voted for Hagel last week. He’s a complete fraud.
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beaker28
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:02pm@Goodstuff…are you drunk? Rand voted for Hagel while all the RINO’s voted against him. Hagel never dodged a question about killing American citizens with drones. If he would have, I’m sure Sen Paul would have objected to that as well. Just because he doesn’t support endless wars doesn’t make him a fraud.
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DLV
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:39pmGoodstuff is a progressive Republican it seems.
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SciPro
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:22pmRand Paul .. is talking sense … If he were President, would he keep his sense of perspective .. It’s sounding like he could …
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:39pmRand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Snap out of it!
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:12pm“Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!
Rand voted for Kerry, Hagel and Lew!”
Rand Paul stood alone.
Rand Paul stood alone.
Rand Paul stood alone.
Rand Paul stood alone.
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truthnstuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:18pmOne can always count on the trolls of Amerika to come out against anyone who stands for the Constitution. “Good” sometimes a code word for stupid.
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dstrider
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:09pmGoodstuff
Whether you agree or not with his vote, he stands on principle. I believe he is a Consitutionalist. He has my support until he contradicts the Constitution, which he has not. Not many are willing to put themselves out there to defend the Consitution. Thanks.
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katzkiner
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 10:46pmRand voted to put the 3 stooges in “Our Lord and Saviors” staff. Their screw ups will be obvious. Thé CIA is behind thé scenes, the wrong man could do a lot of damage unseen.
People could die, we would never know why, Benghazi comes to mind.
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justangry
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:22pmBlaze, You ought to stream it with chat.
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TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:14pmYou can watch it on c-span with close captioning and listen to Rush at the same time. Ta Da.
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:30pm@TEXAS
That is what I am doing ;-)
Plus working on my computer .. women CAN multitask.
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techengineer11
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:40pmTEXASGRANNY73
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:14pm
You can watch it on c-span with close captioning and listen to Rush at the same time. Ta Da.
Is Rush favorable to Rand Paul? I’d be very surprised.
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:01pmRand Paul is FAVORABLE to Rush .. Rush not only announced that Paul was speaking but had some of his quotes. Right now Mike Lee (R-UT) is speaking …
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techengineer11
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 6:15pmCatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:01pm
Rand Paul is FAVORABLE to Rush .. Rush not only announced that Paul was speaking but had some of his quotes. Right now Mike Lee (R-UT) is speaking …
Nice catch.. Absolutely right.
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:18pmRand, read the entire “Dreams from my Father”, just to get the Presidents own words on record, maybe even “Common Sense” just to contrast what Obama wrote.
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TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:17pmGreat idea. A why didn’t I think of that moment.
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Fubared
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:18pmYes! Get it on record.
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MDECKER
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:58pmHow about the, “Communist Manifesto”? That perk the ears on the left.
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shorelineliz
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:18pmJimmy Stewart all the way BABY!
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Thornyrose13
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:18pmBravo. At least one Republican has the integrity to stand up for what he believes in. One flickering flame still shines as the lights fade.
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conservredneck
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:38pmAmen!!!
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:40pm“At least one Republican has the integrity to stand up for what he believes in. ”
Why didn’t he stand up for what he believes last week when the vote for Hagel came up? Or Kerry? Or Lew?
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armyofnibiru
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:15pmhey, at least he doesn’t agree with obama to take our legal guns.so potus can shoot us dead at starbucks or dunkin donoughts for saying he doesn.t have that power.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:26pmWhen you find a Republican with a spine what you discover is almost always a Libertarian who ran as GOP in order to be able to get in a place of power in order to do some good.
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RLTW
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:16pmOn his death bed he will receive total consciousness. So at least he’s got that going for him.
You go Rand!
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4xeverything
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:21pmIf anyone is not watching or listening to this…they need to be. Rand is layin’ out. He is schoolin’ ‘em all!!!
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bumfuzeled
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:50pmgunga gunga galunga big hitter the llama
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RLTW
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 9:55pmBUM wins the prize!
So I jumped ship in Hong Cong, and made my way over to Tibet, signed on as a looper.
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EQUALIZER
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:15pmSend in some Mrs. Pauls please.
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gyro
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:14pmwoot woot YIPPY
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gyro
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:11pmwow this is realy lasting and the blaze is freezing
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watashbuddyfriend
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:13pmRand Paul, you are talking to a ‘dead stum!’
If you can confirm John Kerry, and Hagel, why not Brennan? All three foot the dumcrats, but not the True Americans!
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Stoic one
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:28pmBut this one is involves EXECUTION without due process. how many of the “Bill of Rights” RE TRAMPLED ON ?
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:03pmExactly STOIC EXACTLY! And remember Obama has “enemies” kill lists.
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VRW Conspirator
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:17pmIf I found out that I was on the “enemies to kill” list of this President, I would throw a party!! I would wear it as a badge of Honor that this imbecile in the Oval Office would consider me that important that he wanted me dead….
I already feel that way when the DHS posted their “right wing group terror list”. That just shows that they are very afraid of those of us that are not asleep…they need the MSM to turn us into wackos and nutjobs and extremists….because they know the American people will not turn on us until we do something stupid like take up arms against the WH or Congress or mark on Washington DC with guns drawn….
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conservativejon
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:12pmgood God. listen to him go.
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:19pmYes .. he is taking on the RINO’s and the Dems!
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SovereignSoul
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:22pmHope he has a young man’s bladder.
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:28pmHe’s a Doctor .. I’m sure that he thought about his bladder before he started ;-)
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LucyFurr
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:31pmAre Rand Paul and Ted Cruz and Mike Lee the only ones with enough guts to stand up to this POS President and his Administration as they try to take away all of our rights. I am with you guys. Praying for you.
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VRW Conspirator
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 4:37pm@Lucyfurr
Moran and Rubio joined in for a bit…even Wyman from OR…a Democrat..go figure…
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justangry
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:11pmThis is good stuff people if you can listen. http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:43pmHi Justangry,
Watching it now. : )
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Stoic one
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:44pmThank You!
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AUsername
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:56pmgive him Obamacare to read, that should take a while to read.
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GuruMeditation
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:09pmListening.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:14pmWhere is Rubio?
Where is Graham?
Where is McPain?
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:24pmHi Monk.
Did you just hear why Rand voted for Hagel and Kerry, Just now?
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:24pmHi Resme,
“McPain”…. I got a good laugh at that one. Thanks !!!
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:33pmHi Resme,
No, I missed it. Was out front checking on the cats. What did he say?
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:39pm@monk, He said the president should have prerogative on choosing his cabinet.
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:41pmHi Resme,
I saw him with Glenn and he told GB that that’s the way it is in the Senate. If the Repub’s vote no then the Demo’s will vote no when a Repub POTUS appoints someone. What I don’t understand is why Rand Paul doesn’t realize that those days are over. The Demo’s are going to do whatever they want to now.
No more “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” from the progressives.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:54pmI don’t think Rand did it to get his back scratched. A republican (usually) never votes against a republicans president cabinet choice. ( Same with democrats )
I just don’t see Rand as playing party politics. Was it wrong to vote for Hagel and Kerry? Sure, I don’t agree with it. Hagel is CFR and Kerry is a globalist.
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DLV
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:37pmI agree here Resme- Paul was sticking by his beliefs that the president can pick his own cabinet. People need to stop getting their panties in a knot over Paul doing this. I understand they want a perfect candidate but no one is Jesus and it just isn’t realistic thinking. To be honest, Hagel is probably the best we would get from Socialist Obama.
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AxelPhantom
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:10pmGo Rand!!! This drone thing on American soil has to stop…… now.
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kschmud
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:10pmPray for Rand.
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:43pmHave you all lost your minds?
Rand voted for Kerry.
Rand voted for Hagel.
Rand voted for Lew.
You all have the memory of Leonard Shelby.
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civilwarcometh
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:02pmGOODSTUFF: Exactly. The Kerry vote alone made him a traitor to everyone who served in Vietnam. Obama gives great speech’s according to the progressives and look at what he does. Same thing here. He is right in what he is saying about the Constitution but his actions don’t JIVE with his speech…
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:18pm“Have you all lost your minds?
Rand voted for Kerry.
Rand voted for Hagel.
Rand voted for Lew.
You all have the memory of Leonard Shelby.”
The few powers the president has is the right to choose his cabinet. I didn’t see you crying when almost the entire republican party voted for the NDAA. No, You were the one mocking the dissenters.
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:20pm” He is right in what he is saying about the Constitution but his actions don’t JIVE with his speech…”
What action? He’s voted lock step with the constitution. He may be a bit hawkish that’s about it.
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GMP
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:08pmJust awesome
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VaARNG_Guardsman
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 7:35pmThe record for longest filibuster is 24 hours and some change….if he breaks 16 hours he will be in the top five longest filibusters.
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Eastinfection
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 12:46amIt ended up as 13hrs… good on ya ole son, Rand.
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Oath-keeper
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:07pmReminds me of Billy Jack goes to Washington. Good for Mr Paul at least he has convictions and as one man is trying to stand for America. God speed. Ps. That was a stupid movie
Oath keepers.org
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Cavallo
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:07pmWhat is so bad about Brennan that isn’t about Hagel? I thought his argument was that Bobo was entitled to his incompetent fascist sycophantic servants?
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AxelPhantom
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:24pmThe letter from Holder revealed yesterday http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/05/us-drone-strike_n_2813857.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular combined with Brennan’s “vigerous defense” of drone strikes.
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MLeo
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:55pmBrennan signs/draws up kill lists.
And, he supports jihad.
He is one of the Butchers of Benghazi.
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MLeo
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:02pmJohnny Jihad Brennan is one of the Butchers of Benghazi.
He’ll bring that HERE.
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:06pmThe Republican strategy of oppose the President at every step is what is destroying the country.
The Republicans charge that the President is still campaigning but it is Rand Paul and his party that are electioneering.
Legislatures should legislate and if they are competent the elections will take care of themselves.
justangry
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:16pmScrew you. He’s been talking about our rights, especially about our lives and your chairman’s drones. There has been nothing partisan said.
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SciPro
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:19pmNow be nice to Mary .. she just needs to get out more …
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westtitus
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:21pmAnd Presidents should govern but this loser doesn’t even know what he is doing, pretty obvious he has never had a job and couldn’t govern if his life depended on it. His idea for the sequester and he won’t even take credit for something he did, oh I forgot, have to blame others because he takes no responsibility for anything unless he looks like a Hero…..Excuses Excuses Excuses……
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progressiveslayer
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:24pmYour POS leader hasn’t been opposed and that’s the problem,Barry got everything he wanted you fool.
Paul’s trying to preserve what’s left of the constitution and apparently you and your ilk are content with this government killing it’s citizens,unless of course it’s you in the cross hairs.
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00100111
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:27pmCrawl under a porch and die, you filthy communist.
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WiredRight
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:27pm“Just” is right… Maybe you should listen to what Rand is saying before you go and open your ignorant trap again.
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civilwarcometh
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:30pmThis what MARY and every other troll is on here.. http://commieblaster.com/definitions/index.html
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The-Monk
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:35pmHi Civilwarcometh,
I see you found one of your links had the c-u-m glitch in it this morning. LOL
How are things going? I’m just logging on now. Slept in this morning. : )
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AvengerK
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:41pmSo I take it HAIRYBETH you’re not interested in seeing the legal rationale for Obama’s domestic drone programme?
Were you as accomodating for the previous administration’s use of enhanced interrogations or Gitmo? How much shall we bet that you were at full throated protest for those?
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:50pm@WIREDRIGHT .. Listening and THINKING is hard .. repeating Obama talking points — easy. Hence Obamabots.
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soybomb315_II
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:02pmyea mary i would much rather the republicans cut off the entire federal budget than sit up there and pretend like they give a darn
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resme
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:15pm“Legislatures should legislate and if they are competent the elections will take care of themselves.”
Legislatures should legislate pursuant to the constitution. Article 1 section 8.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:38pm@MaryBeth
You are irrelevant. Your opinion is valuable to you, and you alone. It’s doubtful anybody else cares even in real life, or you’d find some time to log off and spend with real life people. You crave attention, so you go do a site that is against your ideology and you stir crap all day, just to get people talking to you. You’re sad and pathetic. And irrelevant.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:49pmFrom “Theiggies”
“Exactly. This is nothing but showboating. Paul needs to just shut up. And I hope they DO start killing people with drones in America. Starting with all the “Patriot†groups that talk about fighting the government.”
So there you go folks, the totalitarian dictator streak in the Left is shining bright for all to see. Silence the opposition. Murder your political rivals.
How proud you must be, iggies, to conform in pretty much every single way with the Nazis. Ever think it would come to this, with you being aligned with every murderous dictator in history? Think back to your youth, imagine how he would have reacted to what you are now.
But I do thank you for illustrating exactly what we’re up against.
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:25pmAnyone with any sense would say that drones should not be used in the US. Not Rand Paul.
Rand Paul says he supports domestic use.
He’s in favor of militarizing the police.
He’s not the good guy you are making him out to be. He’s an establishment opportunist .
DLV
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:56pmMary- get off the meth please. No snorting while employed under the Dark Lord
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DLV
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:59pmtheiggles- you are a disgusting subhuman and you need to be banned from this website NOW! Everyone should report your comment.
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RNM
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 5:49pmWhile I don’t agree that Reps opposing everything this administration tries to do will destroy the country, I do agree that this strategy of theirs is simply that… opposition at all costs. What I do believe could destroy the country is the fringe that has been emboldened and aroused into a frenzy with talks of violence and such in response to roughly 5 years of continual, conjured up, long-shot, wildly dramatic fabrications drawn up on a chalkboard… the only saving grace I believe is that it doesn’t occur nightly on a network that anyone really watches anymore.
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:05pmGod Bless him! Prayers for his stamina — Good job Rand !!!
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seeds12
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:04pmYou go Rand, keep up the good work. Wake up people you may be the next victim of a drone!
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BatesclanMary
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:04pmKeep going Senator Paul your the hope of this nation God bless you.
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:46pm“Keep going Senator Paul your the hope of this nation”
Do you know how ridiculous you sound?
Someone who voted FOR Hagel, is not the hope of the nation.
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progressiveslayer
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:04pmIt’s about time Paul,do something to screw with this one party system,of course you won’t be able to stop it because the progressive ‘R’s are voting in lock step with their progressive ‘D’s.
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GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:47pm“voting in lock step with their progressive ‘D’s.”
You mean like…say…voting for Kerry, Hagel and Lew? That’s what kook Rand did.
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Fubared
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:19pmG
Did you read or hear any of Paul’s reasons for doing so?
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 2:51pmGoodstuff doesn’t care, he’s a shill sent here to divide us, nothing more.
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SteelJewel
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:02pmRock it Rand, I am listening…
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CatB
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:09pmI am also .. good so far … he talks pretty slow .. this could take a while ;-) Praying for him.
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Carrie3570
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 1:12pmMe too.
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