I find it amusing that some people want to tell others how they should support liberty. Do what you want people. As long as you are actively working toward liberty then you are doing your part. Don't let others tell you what you "should" be doing.
If you end up supporting Bevin, and he is not as liberty when he gets in, then you chalk it up as a mistake and move to the next goal. I honestly think he would vote lock-step with Rand, but maybe not.
The following are from the issues page of his website. Either he is lying, or he plans to be a liberty politician.
"National Security and Our Civil Liberties
Politicians often present us with the false choice between protecting our civil liberties and building a strong national defense. There is no reason we can’t rigorously fight terrorism and other national security threats without violating the constitutional protections of our civil liberties. The news of the NSA’s extensive wiretapping program is just the latest example that our government has gone too far.
Matt believes we have the right to defend our country and our allies when our security and freedom are being threatened, but we cannot sacrifice our constitutional principles in the process. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, if we trample on our liberty in the name of security, we will have neither liberty nor security. Matt will fight to protect our constitutional freedoms, including rolling back the Patriot Act and limiting the government’s ability to engage in unconstitutional surveillance of American citizens."
"Foreign Policy
America has the strongest military in the world and we must keep it that way. But we cannot be reckless in how and where we use that strength. As a veteran, Matt personally appreciates how important this is. Before voting to send our soldiers to war, Matt will be guided by two key questions: Is it in our national interest and is it in keeping with our constitutional principles? Matt will oppose all engagements that do not meet these two fundamental criteria. Anything less is unfair to the soldiers who put their lives on the line and unfair to the taxpayers that pay the bills.
Matt will also fight to reform our broken foreign aid system that sends billions of taxpayer dollars to entities or countries that support terrorism and don’t enhance our interests. Finally, Matt will fight against any foreign treaty, such as the New START and LOST treaties, that weaken our sovereignty and appease our enemies."
These are in addition to the rest of the issue that are lock-step in line with the liberty movement. So, if you buy the thesis of the OP then Matt Bevin is lying and will sell you out when he gets into the Senate.
If you end up supporting Bevin, and he is not as liberty when he gets in, then you chalk it up as a mistake and move to the next goal. I honestly think he would vote lock-step with Rand, but maybe not.
The following are from the issues page of his website. Either he is lying, or he plans to be a liberty politician.
"National Security and Our Civil Liberties
Politicians often present us with the false choice between protecting our civil liberties and building a strong national defense. There is no reason we can’t rigorously fight terrorism and other national security threats without violating the constitutional protections of our civil liberties. The news of the NSA’s extensive wiretapping program is just the latest example that our government has gone too far.
Matt believes we have the right to defend our country and our allies when our security and freedom are being threatened, but we cannot sacrifice our constitutional principles in the process. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, if we trample on our liberty in the name of security, we will have neither liberty nor security. Matt will fight to protect our constitutional freedoms, including rolling back the Patriot Act and limiting the government’s ability to engage in unconstitutional surveillance of American citizens."
"Foreign Policy
America has the strongest military in the world and we must keep it that way. But we cannot be reckless in how and where we use that strength. As a veteran, Matt personally appreciates how important this is. Before voting to send our soldiers to war, Matt will be guided by two key questions: Is it in our national interest and is it in keeping with our constitutional principles? Matt will oppose all engagements that do not meet these two fundamental criteria. Anything less is unfair to the soldiers who put their lives on the line and unfair to the taxpayers that pay the bills.
Matt will also fight to reform our broken foreign aid system that sends billions of taxpayer dollars to entities or countries that support terrorism and don’t enhance our interests. Finally, Matt will fight against any foreign treaty, such as the New START and LOST treaties, that weaken our sovereignty and appease our enemies."
These are in addition to the rest of the issue that are lock-step in line with the liberty movement. So, if you buy the thesis of the OP then Matt Bevin is lying and will sell you out when he gets into the Senate.
