Listen to Rand Paul’s Passionate Speech Against the Patriot Act
- Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:12am by
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Rand Paul has been vocal opponent of the Patriot Act. In fact, he held up voting on the measure in the Senate in order to make a point and introduce amendments. And on the floor of the Senate yesterday, he laid out his position in a passionate speech.
Paul eventually agreed to let the bill go forward after he was given a vote on two amendments to rein in government surveillance powers. Both were soundly defeated. The more controversial, an amendment that would have restricted powers to obtain gun records in terrorist investigations, was defeated 85-10 after lawmakers received a letter from the National Rifle Association stating that it was not taking a position on the measure.
“Well I think there are victories and then there are symbolic victories, and I think we had a symbolic victory here in the Senate in the sense that we did get to talk about some of the constitutional principles,” Paul said, according to TPM.
“23 votes against the extension of the Patriot Act are much better than zero or one,” he added. “I don’t think it came easy, I’m kind of worn out. But I consider it to be a great success that we got to debate it.”
The “constitutional principles” and “debate” came during a speech from Paul on the floor of the Senate explaining his concern for the act. He invoked everything from Thomas Jefferson to even gold and guns, and made the case that the bill is “emotional” and nearly impossible to stand up to. Listen to a montage of his remarks below:
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Comments (132)
Stfwud
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:42amGlen, thank you for keeping it real today!! Friday radio show. Dont let those dorks convince you its a comedy show!!!
Report Post »louise
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:32amWhat a delight to hear this man speak!
Report Post »He is his father’s son. America is so fortunate to have these two Statesmen working for the republic.
This is what a wise, educated, honorable man sounds like who is passionate about the survival of the Republic and liberty.
REAL
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:32amI just think that he talks to people in a fashion that you can understand….explaining in words everyone can understand…..unlike the Democrats who talk down as us ad tell us how its going to be.
Report Post »Go Rand!
kspatriot
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:30amIT’S TIME TO REBOOT the SYSTEM TO 1791!
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:41amLets just give the progs ECT.
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:35pmTime to put the BOOT’s to the system
Report Post »Jack Rackham
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:25amI find it odd that the Dems all shouted at the tops of their lungs when it was Bush’s Patriot Act, now Reid loves it? At least some conservatives have come to see how a chipping away of liberty for security is wrong, but why have the lefties suddenly decided it’s the greatest thing ever? Perhaps so they can use it like they imagined Bush was going to, to rob freedoms from political opponents. I have no idea but this is one of the strangest turnarounds I have ever seen.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 12:18pmThey want to use it to ENSLAVE US using this against us. For example, they can use it EVEN IF THEY SUSPECT a tiny infraction of the law, such as tearing down one’s door (without due process) if they suspect you are a terrorist just because someone with a vendetta (someone evil because a good person wouldn’t do this) said you were. These leftist FOOLS claim to be wise and by keeping the Patriot Act, they want to take out the rest of us (good). LIFE IS ALL ABOUT GOOD VERSUS EVIL. THIS COUNTRY IS A REPUBLIC AND NOT A DEMOCRACY. We will vote them out. We will stand up to them. It will be a big fight, but we will do it NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES. I suggest the greatest 2 things we can do in initially is to PRAY FIRST FOR ISRAEL AND THAT GOD PROTECT AMERICA AND HER FREEDOMS and then VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE……IN THAT ORDER. Always include Israel in your daily prayers FIRST. If you do not pray for Israel or side with Israel, you are silently praying for evil AND blessing will not come to America. “Blessed is the nation who God is the Lord.” — Psalms 33:12
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they prosper that love you.” — Psalms 122:6
http://helpisrael.info/pray.php
HOW A WISE MAN SPOTS A FOOL–Proverbs 14:7; 13:16-25; Key Vs Proverbs 13:20
http://www.bibleanswer.com/wisefools.htm – GREAT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
AMERICA WAKE UP!!!!!
Report Post »TRILO
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:12amBoth he and his father get it. Wake up America!
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:08amThe patriot act is invalid at my house.
Report Post »Why?
Because I SAID SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dizzyinthedark
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:07amI agree 100% with Rand Paul in that we can catch criminals and bring them to justice without having to give up our liberty’s, but I ask the question who is in our Justice System? Are these Judges the Judges YOU would trust in following the Constitutuion? I am not confident in the ones put in place by the Clinton Administration nor this Administration as I see they are ones who would do their bidding against the Constitution. So perhaps the Patriot Act is something needed to counter balance those Judges who side with the criminals against America?
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:52amListen to the passionate cheering of terrorists all around the world. Rand, al Qaeda sends you a big kiss.
Report Post »weeblewacker1
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:29amso you don’t mine the gov.listening in on your phone conversations with out a warrant? or have them read all your emails? have them see every web-site you ever visited? know every book you checked-out of your local library?(ya,i know libraries are a “commie-socialist thing) you don’t care if a tsa agent gropes you,your kids,all your loved ones? you don’t mine if a cop pulls you over and takes all your money from you,for no reason except for saying it might be used for drugs or terrorism? this is one scary law, and it needs to be sun-setted a.s.a.p.yes i like President Obama,but i sure don’t agree with him on this matter.
Report Post »Derfel Cadarn
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 12:31pmWhen you are willing to tolerate the same injustices by your own government as those that your enemies would impose you have lost the battle. I feel that your position only proves that your ignorance is beyond help. Such thinking can only lead to defeat,assuming that there was ANY thinking involved.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:26pmNickDeringer: The exact slave material which they are looking for.. Unsuspecting, shortsighted. gullable sheeple.. Shackles were made for people like you and your descendents..
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:47amI like your sentiment, but you stand in need of correction:
Report Post »http://michellemalkin.com/2006/01/25/dowdifying-ben-franklin/
Stfwud
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:53amWeak argument.
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:13amSorry, this was supposed to be a reply to Texas Grasshopper above.
Report Post »What do you find weak about it, though?
jblaze
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:21amNot sure what your argument is! I believe this is exactly what Mr. Paul was saying if you listen to his speach!
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:45amWe in our fear for so called protection gave powers to the government that are not constitutional we easily surrendered our freedoms without so much as a fight. Why the Patriot Act when there are 20 million illegals here they do nothing about doesn’t add up!
Report Post »rienheart
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:43amWe Don’t Deserve Freedom. We have Squandered our Rights. The American People are DERELICT in our Duties. It IS WE THE PEOPLE who should be TELLING our Government what WE want them to do. Because WE voted these BOZO’s in to Office we deserve what we get. Since we have not Educated each and EVERY American on the Meaning and the IMPORTANCE of OUR Constitution, then we deserve exactly what we get, a CORRUPT Government and an IGNORANT Populace.
Report Post »GOD Help us ALL for what we have SQUANDERED… OUR FREEDOM.
weezygirl
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:56amReinheart, It is never to late to wake up….unless you are DEAD, so please don’t bury us before we are dead. I think all of us here realize our mistakes, but it’s never too late, so instead of negative try to be somewhat positive that people are working hard to dig us out…God is on our side, as Glenn say’s Good virsus Evil..I choose Good.
Report Post »Ghostrider
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:42amWhen the people fear their government there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is FREEDOM
Report Post »LastAmerican
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:41amI like him.
Report Post »machgun
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:38amI did untill he voted against the 2012 budget, I thought he had more moral courage than that.” I will bury the U.S. without firing a shot” Crusheve. If we don’t make the hard choices with our debt, our liberties will be a muote point
Report Post »TheBMT
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:18amyou do realize he has a balanced budget plan that can be done in FIVE years. Of course he will vote against the current budget where they cut 30 billion out of 1.5 trillion or 1,500 billion. Its time to take a stand and obamas and paul ryans do neither to address the severity of the problem in a timely matter.
Report Post »weezygirl
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:41amThere doesn’t seem to be any room for error on this one. I can totally understand Rand’s concern, are we in a catch 22 situation here? I suppose only time will tell, but knowing this governments grip on us already and the length of time there is before we can clean things up…..how much more freedom will they take from us? I don’t pretend to know all the ins and outs of all this and how much they can sneak in using more regulations that virtually void our constitutional freedoms, I can only guess.
Report Post »Stfwud
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:40amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hWNhvmwyyI
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:37amSecure the borders, deport illegals, and keep government out of the pockets of AMERICA. Obama was against the Patriot Act and now he’s for it. Just the kind of flip flopping that ruins AMERICA’S reputation.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:53amObama was against the Patriot act when Republicans were in charge for two reason.
Report Post »1 It was an easy tool to inspire outrage against the Republicans since a Republican President signed it.
2 He was worried that Republicans might use it like the Democrats and spy on the other party’s members.
scoter
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:29amGod bless him. He the one and only REPUBLICAN. Thank you !!!!!
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:28amIf all (or even most) politicians understood our constitution and republican form of government like Rand Paul, we would be so much better off. Future president. I hope.
Report Post »David, the Constitutional Libertarian
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:26amHe did mess up that one quote, it was Madison not Jefferson that stated that.
Report Post »David, the Constitutional Libertarian
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:36amTo clarify, yes Jefferson used that comment, it was originally attributed to Madison though.
Report Post »David, the Constitutional Libertarian
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:22am“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Ben Franklin
Report Post »freeus
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:08amAmerica should be less fearful and more thoughtful. Thank you Senator Paul for your courage.
Report Post »LittleMuddy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 12:54pmFranklin was referring to giving up liberty permanently for temporary security. In other words, do we give up our right for self rule and submit to the crown for temporary protection from the Indians?
Report Post »Or, in present day application, do we give up our guns in order for the government to save us from the terrorists who have guns?
The answer should be obvious.
It is to Dr. Paul, at least.
Texas Grasshopper
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:22amLet me quote Benjamin Franklin, “Those who sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither freedom nor security” ……not good
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:24am“ not good” ……the current direction of our country …
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:48amI like your sentiment, sir, but you stand in need of correction:
Report Post »http://michellemalkin.com/2006/01/25/dowdifying-ben-franklin/
TRILO
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:11amAmen! I am so tired of people saying that if I am not doing something wrong why do I care. Too many people actually think the government (at all levels) is their protector. Personal responsibility is all but gone. Too many of my fellow citizens have become zombies who are more worried about who won American Idol or Dancing with the Stars. It is sad.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:39amNot good in spades.
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:05am“They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety”. – Benjamin Franklin
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:07am“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people… They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” – Thomas Jefferson
Report Post »HappyStretchedThin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:37amMuch closer to the truth, Stagger, but still missing a key word. Between “little” and “safety” Franklin said: TEMPORARY. In it’s original context, Franklin was NOT trying to get the govt to back down infringing upon liberties like we use the quote for today. He was trying to get the Executive branch of the day to STAND UP, and DO its JOB of keeping the colonies safe (mostly from Indian attacks at the time). There’s plenty to criticize about the Patriot Act, but even Paul recognizes it attempts something (in the wrong way, goes too far, etc.) that we NEED the govt to do–protect us from WMD threats from terrorists using communications technology the 70s era FISA courts can’t keep up with. You can decry loss civil liberties all day long, but what do you actually propose that WOULD keep protections of our ESSENTIAL liberties in place WHILE granting us a more PERMANENT security? Paul’s been a little short on THOSE proposals…This is where ideological rubber meets the road, people.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:44pmHappyStretchedThin: Not fair to Paul at all. We are way pass the point of coming up with proposals but what is obvious to the Patriot and God fearing man is that there are many ways to protect to the Nation from the even “supposed threats” without infringing upon Constitutional rights. One is insane to believe that this was the best they could do and to trust their motives?? Especially in light of all we know. Seriously do you expect an educated American to trust the motives of Lieberman, Fienstein, Schummer Boxer Graham and McCain??
The Legislation is simple Treason. Really time to quit with all of the pretense for America’s biggest enemies are all Domestic not Foreign and all one has to do is listen to a little talk radio in order to see that the average American is awakening to this simple point!
The days of the Republican Establishment are few and numbered.. They will soon be harrowed asunder while the Constitutional Conservative will eventually be looked upon with respect and admiration.
Report Post »Y.U.I.ORTA
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:13pmre: the word “temporary”.
yesterday it seemed more temporary, today it seems much less so.
Report Post »idrathermisstotheright
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:18pmHappy with the thin member because you keep stretching it,
Completely off base with the temporary!
Most restrictions of laws start as temporary. Read “Dependent on DC” so you can understand and educate yourself.
Also, be careful stretching too much you could go blind and then you would be able to read.
Report Post »NOTAMUSHROOM
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:21amGod bless him.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:01amIndeed. He’s a smart man.
Let us not forget when, and by whom, the Patriot Act was written. Joe Biden, 1995. Seems as if they were just waiting for the appropriate crisis to be able to implement it.
Report Post »thecrow
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:17amRemember the anthrax attacks?
http://michaelfury.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/are-you-afraid/
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:44amI find it interesting that many contemporary Christians just do not believe that leaders can determine the level of misery a society suffers. And by doing the Lord’s will, we can change that. Somehow they see it in terms of “God being in control” or “this is the way it has to be” if the prophecies of Revelation are to play out. They use these as excuses to stand by and watch the world around us literally and figuratively go to hell. And, believe me, I know that God is in control. But I also know that while we cannot stop the march of prophecy, we can determine our place in it. To me, there is too much emphasis in the church these days on self improvement and self indulgence. The Lord wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. It really has nothing to do with trying to be all that you can be, or establishing the kingdom of heaven here on earth. Its not about you, or me. Its about our Lord. THOSE WHO KNOW THEIR SCRIPTURE understand that we are to hear and obey God, and in that there is peace and fulfillment. As James wrote in 2:17,18, “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man say, Thou has faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” The point can be made that because of what the Lord did for us, and does for us, then we desire in our heart to do his will. Leftists and Obama DO NOT KNOW THEIR SCRIPTURE AND THEREFORE, DO NOT DO GOD’S WILL. ARE THESE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO FOLLO
Report Post »freeus
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:17amFirst.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:47amNow this is a Senator who gets it. The continuation of the patriot act is nothing more than the erosion of our freedoms and liberties under the auspice of security. I’d rather believe we could maintain our security without sacrificing freedom and giving government unbridled control over our lives.
Report Post »larman
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:58amI whole heartedly agree with Rand Paul he is a true Patriot and a caretaker of our Constitution and our Bill of Rights. Im all for safety, but giving a toddler a body search is a bit over the top. We know who is doing the terrorism how about focusing on them!
Report Post »http://www.thepathwaytofreedom.com
HappyStretchedThin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:10amNo, Paul is ideologically blind on this one. EVERY law restricts freedom to some extent. The question is not whether freedoms will be eroded by laws, but what freedoms does a given law serve to protect. It’s adolescent to believe that liberty and security are equally weighted: liberty is the only thing worth securing. Security without liberty is the Orwellian world Paul is afraid we’re sliding into, yes, but liberty cannot exist without security. These are John Ashcroft’s ideas, see his address to Young America Foundation (in part) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkl8n0RKMnY&feature=player_embedded#at=21
Report Post »See the Heritage Foundation’s primer on the Patriot Act here: http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2004/09/The-Patriot-Act-Reader
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:11amPaul/Paul 2012
For all you Progressive Rinos, This is an example of a Constitutionalist……This is how your Senator should behave on your behalf…This is the views a President should hold…Rand Paul is fighting to stop Government expansion based upon fear into each of our liberties…
It is sad that Rand Paul had to fight so hard just to talk on the Senate floor about this extension…Reid tried at every turn to block him from even speaking, to stop him from debating as intended by the Founders….
Of course, Progressive Rinos voted with Progressive Dems to pass the extension….What a surprise…..
Thank you Rand Paul for being a true American and a true Patriot! Thank you for fighting to protect our liberties…
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:14amI’m wondering…was this one of those speeches where no one else was in the room?
Report Post »weeblewacker1
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:17amwell,well,well, quick! look out the window!!! pigs are flying!! this is one thing that most dems&repubs on here can agree on, the patriot act is a pile of B.S.!! it needs to be veto’ed.
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:59amI wish his dad wasn’t running so Rand would!
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:02amDid you notice he doesn’t need a telepromter? Now that is someone who believes in what they are saying. You don’t need a telepromter if it comes from the heart and your gut. BO can’t even read his telepromter without messing it up.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:04amI’ve said over and over that I wish he could run instead of his dad; however, Rand is still very young, he’s inexperienced which may be a good thing but he will make some mistakes.. There’s only two or three Republican Senators that even come close to Rand in my opinion.
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Report Post »Malachai
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:09amGuess who is FOR the Patriot Act? Herman Cain.
http://www.thelibertarianpatriot.com/2011/05/herman-cain-patriot-act-is-90-right-on.html
So he’s for taking away our personal freedoms and privacy, for bailing out the big banks, against auditing the Fed even though they gave billions to foreign banks, for discrimination based on religion, and won‘t tell us what his foreign policy is unless he’s elected (we can’t read it until we pass it!) Sounds like a real winner!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:15amI’ve said it many times that Bush and the Republicans helped pushed and imposed the 2 most Socialist laws ever imposed on the United States.
The Patriot Act and No Child Left Behind,
Report Post »Both must go.
AzDebi
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:26amSpot on!…I’m wondering where his teleprompter was? He has a wonderful cadence to his voice…a sort of “old tyme” rhythm…I like Rand Paul…somehow I know he is EARNING HIS PAYCHECK! God Bless Him!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:36amhttp://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/05/secret-patriot-act
Report Post »“There’s a Secret Patriot Act, Senator Says”
It all has to do with “interpretation.“ So much for ”the letter of the law.”
Allen West tried to get answers to significant questions, but Mueller did not even give Congressman West the courtesy of a reply.
De minimus
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:39amThe ONE senator Willing to stand up. The rest are more than worthless and some are simply put, enemies of our country and our people.
How very sad and how very preventable, were it not for the media who want ALL of this to be.
Report Post »Malachai
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:09amLooks like ol’ Bachmann is a fan of the Patriot Act too…
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/163633-bachmann-defends-vote-for-patriot-act-after-fielding-complaints-about-government-over-reach
Report Post »machgun
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:11amUnder GW this bill was a little scare but it seemed to be alot more constrained and gear towards actual over seas terrorism. Now under this POS Eric Holder, it will probably used against who he preceives as the real threat. Gun owners, non-union workers,christians and anyone who may whisper oposition to open borders and big Gov.
Report Post »jackrorabbit
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:11am“First” good for you, now instead of worrying about being first, at least use your brain to say something other than “Dibs”.
When will we wake up to the government creep. There is just too much stuff, and I really hope that this goes down soon, but it isn’t likely.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:25amLiberty doesn’t exist without security, and WE ARE ALL OBLIGATED TO SECURE IT INDIVIDUALLY, not to be secured by law enforcement claiming they’re securing our liberties by restricting our liberties.
It’s ludicrous.
I never delegated the security of my liberty to anyone. It’s me and my firearms responsibility.
Abolish the TSA/Police.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:54amHappyStretchedThin:
YOU ARE A FOOL CLAIMING TO BE WISE. What you think is good, is really evil. What you believe to be evil, is probably good. Oh thou fool, when will you follow good and know that you are blindly following evil?
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” (NIV) Proverbs 13:20 A wise person’s heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way. (Eccle 10) “Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools…” Romans 1:22 THERE ARE MANY OTHER WAYS TO COMBAT TERRORISM other than the Patriot Act, fool.
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:18pmI think Rand should’ve fought harder against the Patriot Act. I‘m all for doing what’s necessary to keep us safe but there’s a line in the sand and I think this act crosses it.
Report Post »american1st
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:45pmBachman and the NRA just lost my support,
Report Post »Rand Paul is the best man in congress right now he deserves all the help and encouragement we can give him, he is what all elected Representative should sound like..
slimster
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:04pmGood to hear Rand picked up some wisdom from his father. Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »BJColter Country Music Iconoclast
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:45pmRand is a Christian Warrior fighting the overthrow of our Constitutional government by these Repuclicrats. GO BOY! Try this song on, it’s a pisser and guaranteed to raise hackles of Obama-ites.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqdufoUASMc
Report Post »Down2TheC
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:49pmBy definition, no speech can be termed “epic” if it includes the words “willy nilly”. But good riff Rand.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:04pm@staggerlee32
Agreed in terms of who’s running for POTUS. I’d vote for Rand Paul, but not Ron Paul.
I’d vote for Paul Ryan. I’d vote for Allen West.
I would have voted for Herman Cain, but I think he’s done too much damage to himself.
Report Post »naed5048
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 2:53amOnce lost……..forever lost…….Just like our freedom……Once you lose it , you will never have it again
Report Post »What more do you want to take away before you rise up …. Take heed…..America……….please wake up and respond ………….
BJColter Country Music Iconoclast
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:47amFight these bastards, Rand! They defile freedom and our GOD given rights. Here’s a song about all that, yo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqdufoUASMc
Report Post »idrathermisstotheright
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:10pmCompletely agree with Akimus and Sintas Mase, didn’t think I would ever say that so wow I am having a moment.
A – completely agree the two laws need to go but please attacking bush? So where are you on Obamacare? The other two are child’s play to this one.
SM – very well said!! You’ve inspired me to take the kids and wife out to the back forty so they can practice incase Liberty calls. Couldn’t agree with your position any more. Well done.
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