Rand Paul filibustering Brennan nomination on Senate floor

[matt0611]

This is why I love Rand Paul.

Best US Senator ever.

 

[Cshelton21]

Rand is a Lion. When he turns his head to the left he looks just like Ron.

I have so much respect for him, I can't even put it into words. He's threading the needle between the Neo-con base and and the liberty Movements. This is a most difficult dance, and he's doing with masterful precision. He's weaving the divided GOP together in one six plus hour speech, and the result is a more liberty oriented party. Whats most amazing about this "Randpage" is that he's never taken Obama out of the crosshairs.

 

[unknown]

Hahahaha, that was an extended pause and chew session. EPIC!!!

 

[green73]

Hey fuckstick senators, step up and give him a break.

 

[Mr.NoSmile]

I do wish someone would come in so he could tae a break. Just looking at his facial expressions and hearing the breaks in his filibuster, he definitely seems tired.

Side note, from a journalistic perspective, I do appreciate his many references and attributions to articles written on the subjects on which he's speaking. The tweet by Ross Douthat is an example of that and it's a nice way to show that he does pay attention to the journalists and not just repeat talking points by television anchors and pundits.

 

[NOVALibertarian]

I'm working on some college work on my computer so I haven't been looking at my TV the entire time and every time Rand stops to chew, I think he's passing out!

We just need one more principled Senator to come in and give Rand a break. I'd love for it to be someone who is a hero on the Left (Warren or Sanders would be ideal) but I'm not holding out hope.

 

[green73]

Now atop Drudge

 

[Lucille]

Why the HELL aren't any other senators standing up?!

I don't know. It's ticking me off!

#TerroristTuesdays is trending. Most people are saying things like, "But it's Wednesday." They probably don't know that Obama makes a Kill List every Tuesday.

ETA: Well, it was trending.

 

[eleganz]

Where are the Rand haters right now?

Even Justin Raimondo is hopping on the bandwagon, at least temporarily.

 

[phill4paul]

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.

He could. But, he shouldn't. Even now his energy is failing him. He could end it now. Or the opposition will use his candy eating and lack of energy against him. UNLESS, he is going for a "Rocky" endurance run in which case he may or may not get broader appeal for his fortitude.
At this point I do not know what he is after.

 

[libertygrl]

Okay, now I'm beginning to feel bad for him. I think his blood sugar level is dropping. He's eating and talking at the same time now! He can't keep this up much longer.

 

[devil21]

I hope they spiked his snack with an adderall.

 

[hammy]

Where are the Rand haters right now?

Even Justin Raimondo is hopping on the bandwagon, at least temporarily.

The Rand haters have always puzzled me. It's always been so clear to me that Rand is absolutely willing to "play the game." Different strategy from Ron but (in terms of principles) I don't think he's that different at all from his dad.

 

[bunklocoempire]

Eating while talking about liberty to a national audience? With no liberty there will be no eating. Carry on Rand!

 

[UtahApocalypse]

Just to be clear:

Rand cannot sit down, leave chambers, stop talking for much more then 30sec. The only exception is another Senator may interlude with a question. Rand cannot just give his time over to someone else. He is there until its over and he is done

 

[unknown]

Hey fuckstick senators, step up and give him a break.

Which Senator's phone can we light up???

 

[unknown]

Just to be clear:

Rand cannot sit down, leave chambers, stop talking for much more then 30sec. The only exception is another Senator may interlude with a question. Rand cannot just give his time over to someone else. He is there until its over and he is done

So he cant tag team someone else for say an hour?

 

[twomp]

Where are the Rand haters right now?

Even Justin Raimondo is hopping on the bandwagon, at least temporarily.

Yes, let's change the subject of Rand's epic day by rubbing peoples noses in stuff.

 

[NOVALibertarian]

Which Senator's phone can we light up???

Sanders would be ideal. He's a Socialist and Socialists, at least from what I've learned, are less hawkish than most Progressives. Not to mention that would make two Democrats now included in the filibuster.

Elizabeth Warren would be great as well but it won't happen. Sanders would be the most likely of the two and he is even a long shot.

 

[thehungarian]

Would've liked to see Ron Johnson jump on this wagon, but not too surprised that he hasn't.