Rand Paul filibustering Brennan nomination on Senate floor

devil21 said:
Im seeing a bunch of chatter on the net that Rand is picking up fans left and right today. That's great but what's bizarre to me is that many of them are basically saying "I like Rand. I'm glad he's not like his crazy dad!" It's proving VERY hard for me to keep my mouth shut, seeing how Rand and Ron are nearly identical on most issues. Shows how well the media talking heads were able to poison minds about Ron.
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Good job keeping your mouth shut.

Please, everyone, think before you blurt out, 'Yeah! Thank God he's even crazier!!' :D
 
I hope Rand mentions Drone strike "double taps"

Predator Drone 'Double-Taps' Highlight Possible War Crimes By Obama http://www.policymic.com/articles/2...e-taps-highlight-possible-war-crimes-by-obama

These "double-tap" attacks end up hitting "first responders" to the rubble and ashes that are left over after the initial strike, and Begley's tweets reveal that the U.S. has been intentionally targeting funerals and civilian rescuers.

While these tactics, when discussed at all (Obama's drone program is shrouded in an intense level of secrecy), are justified under the rubric of "national security," even the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have classified "double-taps" as staples of terrorists, not the repertoire of supposed constitutional republics.
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phill4paul said:
He could continue this filibuster on for at least 24 hrs if others were stepping up and taking more talking time.
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He couldn't physically do that. To continue the filibuster, Rand has to remain standing even when he yields to other Senators. Rand can't take a bathroom break and the only thing he could eat is candy from the candy desk.
 
JUST SAYING had Gary Johnson won the easiest senate race in history, Rand could've cut down his time.
 
He's looking really tired now. Hopefully Flake, Coburn or Johnson turn up and help him out.
 
Since the vote was put off until tomorrow the only reason to continue now is to see it through. I think he will go all night, into tomorrow.
 
acptulsa said:
Good job keeping your mouth shut.

Please, everyone, think before you blurt out, 'Yeah! Thank God he's even crazier!!' :D
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It's tough to witness the cognitive dissonance but it's the right political move. Let Rand do his thing.

LOL now he's eating and talking with his mouth full. This is great tv. Jeez Im such a nerd.
 
Rand is getting tired but I hope he can keep going until 10-12 EST so everyone who watches TV tonight (at least the news or cable shows) will know he's conducting a filibuster, then he can end it and go home
 
devil21 said:
Im seeing a bunch of chatter on the net that Rand is picking up fans left and right today. That's great but what's bizarre to me is that many of them are basically saying "I like Rand. I'm glad he's not like his crazy dad!" It's proving VERY hard for me to keep my mouth shut, seeing how Rand and Ron are nearly identical on most issues. Shows how well the media talking heads were able to poison minds about Ron.
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Hang in there! I try to remember that individuals come to realize that they are individuals at different times in their lives -not to mention everyone's unique experiences. It's not easy!
 
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