My thoughts, too. But think about it – it probably would make him physically sick to run as a Demo, and Rep. is the only other viable choice. There are a few exceptions, but that’s pretty much reality.
He’s in a position to at least have some small influence, and have a voice. Sucks, but otherwise who else would be in his position?
His statement is exactly why I no longer could, in all good conscience, affiliate with Rep. Their plank is in line with my thinking, but their words are cheaper than a two-bit hooker on the Alexandria waterfront. And believe me, no one I was with there would even pay two bits.
Lying, corrupt greed-mongers. And it’s just as bad at the State level.
And don’t rag on me about Dems. They’re just as bad, (actually worse) and mentally disabled to boot.
His father tried the Libertarian Party route but anyone who has worked outside of the corrupt two-party oligarchy has quickly come to realize just how RIGGED the game is against anyone who does not conform to the status quo. Ballot access laws are the first hurdle (see http://www.ballot-access.org for the best overall summary of ballot access laws and the two-party conspiracy to hold power anywhere). In the state of Georgia for example, NO third party has been able to get a congressional candidate on the ballot since 1935!!!! Then there is the media and their ACTIVE suppression of ANY ideas that run counter to the two-party-controlled “acceptable” range. Ideas that include freedom, liberty, small government, sound money, a restoration of free market principles, etc. would DEVASTATE their advertisers and globalist owners if put into place. His did managed quite fine as a libertarian Republican for his career in the House and shockingly Rand has done “ok” despite having to get elected state-wide. ALL political parties should be done away with and everyone should have to run on their OWN ideas and principles. At least then the concept of blinding voting D or R would fall to the wayside. God knows this practice isn’t making things any better.
kokoda the Deplorable Raccoon and I-LUV-CO2
March 21, 2018 7:08 pm
Rand has multiple personality disorder; it is the only thing that can explain his political behavior.
TPC
March 21, 2018 8:51 pm
Excellent burn by Mr Paul.
javelin
March 21, 2018 10:00 pm
Did anyone see that Neocon warmonger, McCain today?
It sickens me to see him push his new cold war agenda and global hegemony ( especially knowing how deeply bought off he is by the likes of Lockheed, Boze Hamilton etc etc). He was condemning Trump for calling Putin and congratulating him on his re-election. McCain called Putin a murderous dictator—sad to think that it is almost a good thing Obama beat McCain in 2008–we might otherwise be living through a nuclear winter right now.
22winmag - refugee from ZeroHedge who just couldn't take the explosion of doom porn and the avalanche of near-hourly Bitcoin stories
And yet Rand keeps running as a Republican.
My thoughts, too. But think about it – it probably would make him physically sick to run as a Demo, and Rep. is the only other viable choice. There are a few exceptions, but that’s pretty much reality.
He’s in a position to at least have some small influence, and have a voice. Sucks, but otherwise who else would be in his position?
His statement is exactly why I no longer could, in all good conscience, affiliate with Rep. Their plank is in line with my thinking, but their words are cheaper than a two-bit hooker on the Alexandria waterfront. And believe me, no one I was with there would even pay two bits.
Lying, corrupt greed-mongers. And it’s just as bad at the State level.
And don’t rag on me about Dems. They’re just as bad, (actually worse) and mentally disabled to boot.
His father tried the Libertarian Party route but anyone who has worked outside of the corrupt two-party oligarchy has quickly come to realize just how RIGGED the game is against anyone who does not conform to the status quo. Ballot access laws are the first hurdle (see http://www.ballot-access.org for the best overall summary of ballot access laws and the two-party conspiracy to hold power anywhere). In the state of Georgia for example, NO third party has been able to get a congressional candidate on the ballot since 1935!!!! Then there is the media and their ACTIVE suppression of ANY ideas that run counter to the two-party-controlled “acceptable” range. Ideas that include freedom, liberty, small government, sound money, a restoration of free market principles, etc. would DEVASTATE their advertisers and globalist owners if put into place. His did managed quite fine as a libertarian Republican for his career in the House and shockingly Rand has done “ok” despite having to get elected state-wide. ALL political parties should be done away with and everyone should have to run on their OWN ideas and principles. At least then the concept of blinding voting D or R would fall to the wayside. God knows this practice isn’t making things any better.
Rand has multiple personality disorder; it is the only thing that can explain his political behavior.
Excellent burn by Mr Paul.
Did anyone see that Neocon warmonger, McCain today?
It sickens me to see him push his new cold war agenda and global hegemony ( especially knowing how deeply bought off he is by the likes of Lockheed, Boze Hamilton etc etc). He was condemning Trump for calling Putin and congratulating him on his re-election. McCain called Putin a murderous dictator—sad to think that it is almost a good thing Obama beat McCain in 2008–we might otherwise be living through a nuclear winter right now.
Rand (and others) = textbook controlled opposition.
Whenever you see a politician, a celebrity, or anyone who holds power over you, either directly or indirectly. Remember these words.
The aim of the High is to remain where they are.
George Orwell, 1984