Rand on Maddow

[BenIsForRon]

Why couldn't Rand just say "Yes" and then go on to describe why? It's not a hypothetical. Private businesses did discriminate, some continue to discriminate. The issue is whether the benefits of government intervention outweigh the precedent it sets for other intrusions into private business.

Rand could have handled this way better.

 

[bucfish]

Yeah Rand could have mentioned there are "Gay" night clubs and bars, "Black" night clubs and bars, "Latino" nightclubs and bars, etc...

 

[Bergie Bergeron]

Rand should have said: "I do not support private business allowing segregation, though I feel that they have the right to. But at the same time, people have the right to not go there, boycott their establishment, and either force them to desegregate or to close down."

 

[Schmitto2121]

Rand did fine and he certainly should not have said the word 'yes'. Conway would have used that soundbite alone to win the election. I wish Rand would have said somehting like Bergie did.

 

[new momentum]

This could be bad news. This interview was a total ambush. I'm afraid he just gave the dems lots of ammunition to use against him. He really needs to come up with a way to explain this away. I totally understand his view on the rights of private business. I'm afraid that his message will get twisted and used against him. Hope I'm wrong though.

 

[BamaFanNKy]

I think he did perfect.

He's now the liberals:
YouTube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted - Ice Cube

 

[BamaFanNKy]

This could be bad news. This interview was a total ambush. I'm afraid he just gave the dems lots of ammunition to use against him. He really needs to come up with a way to explain this away. I totally understand his view on the rights of private business. I'm afraid that his message will get twisted and used against him. Hope I'm wrong though.

Thanks Mr. Six posts.

 

[Jeremy]

YouTube please

 

[cmasslibertarian]

Thanks Mr. Six posts.

no need to be a dick

 

[driege]

Thanks Mr. Six posts.

You're better than judging someone by their number of posts, especially when all they did was express concern about one of the candidates we all support.

 

[Schmitto2121]

no need to be a dick

Agreed..this is why we have a tough time converting people. What if that had been a former Grayson supporter coming to support Rand?

 

[new momentum]

Ha! Sorry I can't dedicate as many posts as most of you guys. I'm new to the whole liberty movement. I fully support the Pauls. I've sent money to Rand's campaign. I'm on here just trying to learn as much as I can.

 

[Cowlesy]

Why couldn't Rand just say "Yes" and then go on to describe why? It's not a hypothetical. Private businesses did discriminate, some continue to discriminate. The issue is whether the benefits of government intervention outweigh the precedent it sets for other intrusions into private business.

Rand could have handled this way better.

I know.

Keep in mind Rand has slept 45 minutes in the past 48 hours. He's usually quicker on his feet.

He could have explained how he and Rachel could use their free speech to combat the free speech of a restaurant owner with a segregation policy by letting people know of the policy (meaning no one would go eat at the restaurant).

It was a wonkish topic to pick at, and Rand was just too tired to volley back. I imagine he'll clear it all up shortly. Philosophical, wonkish points are tough on such a heart-string issue like racism.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Hi, new momentum. Some of us are a little on edge tonight.

 

[Schmitto2121]

Ha! Sorry I can't dedicate as many posts as most of you guys. I'm new to the whole liberty movement. I fully support the Pauls. I've sent money to Rand's campaign. I'm on here just trying to learn as much as I can.

Dont worry about it, not everyone is like that on these boards and it should not be condoned. Its the last way to keep new people in the movement.

 

[Epic]

Why aren't liberals for free speech / free association again?

I mean, if people can say what they want, then a natural extension of that is being able to perform voluntary exchanges with who you want.

Portions of the Civil Rights Act were blatantly unconstitutional and prohibit free association.

 

[hillertexas]

I think he nailed it....he never gave her what she wanted. He remained stoic and she was the only one worked up.

 

[BamaFanNKy]

Ha! Sorry I can't dedicate as many posts as most of you guys. I'm new to the whole liberty movement. I fully support the Pauls. I've sent money to Rand's campaign. I'm on here just trying to learn as much as I can.

Oh. Sorry my man. I'm getting tired of hearing pundits (why I changed the channel to the Lakers) saying Rand is to out of the mainstream. This is Kentucky. Those in the mainstream are the freaks in this state.

 

[ronpaulraps]

Rand Paul Is Not Ready For Prime Time Yet. He Needs To Study More Because Pop Ron Paul Would've Nail It

 

[Brett85]

Is this really going to hurt Rand in Kentucky? I'm not criticizing the people of Kentucky here, but aren't there a lot of older Democrats there who are somewhat racist?