GOP Sen. Rand Paul on Why He Hasn’t Endorsed Trump | Amanpour and Company

[@roselucas7550]

Social security is our money! It is not an entitlement!

[@Lyoness1977]

Exactly!!! Social security is not an entitlement. People should get that into their head and stop calling it entitlement. We worked and paid taxes. it is our money and should be given to us when we retire and we should not have to work until we are ready to drop dead or drop dead before we retire. I believe the retirement age of 67 is even too much but please , we must not allow the 67-year-old retirement age to go higher.✨

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

What do you think the word entitlement means?

[@ToniGeiselman]

@@peterponcedeleon3368something you got for nothing-welfare, Medicaid, etc and that is suppose to be something to keep you going till you get on your feet not to live on. Social security and Medicare are what you worked for.?

[@lamontcranston3177]

THANK YOU!

[@flapjack413]

Exactly. If they plan on taking it away and don't want to see an uprising the likes of which they can't even imagine, they had better have a plan to pay back every penny, PLUS INTEREST, to everyone who ever paid in. If I could have kept all of that money that I've paid in over the years, and have invested it wisely, I would be able to retire in 10 years when I'm 55. But I guess they'd rather take our money, hold us hostage, and work us until we all die.

[@robincosta8973]

It's the way of the world....Republicans only complain about the national debt and federal spending when democrats are in charge. If republicans are in charge, they spend, spend, spend and never say a word about the national debt. Then, democrats come back into power and clean up the mess republicans have made. It's a never-ending cycle. I always love how rich people are so ready to CUT entitlement spending rather than figuring out a way to make those programs solvent.

[@oldanslo]

The Republican plan is reduce the top tax brackets and gut the IRS.

[@charlespartrick528]

Precisely. The so called fiscally responsible Tea Party didn't submit a single bill to lower the deficit or debt. What they did do, is submit a host of bills to force Christianity into our homes, workplaces and government. The correct name for them is the Tealiban. The only difference between them and the Taliban is the religion. That's exactly what the magats and Project 2025 want to do.

[@mscoyote50]

Exactly, like the rich paying into Social Security the same way we do - on ALL your income. Social Security would be solvent FOREVER if we do that.

[@myron302]

Cant believe he said he want social security to be around when he needs it. That would actually be great seeing how he would never need it cuz he's rich. In that analogy it will be around forever.

[@susanbaker3480]

Well said, I totally agree!

[@judykinsman3258]

Tax the rich. Raise the cap on social security wages. Add IRS agents to collect unpaid taxes from the wealthiest cheaters.

[@TomdeSabla]

Can't balance our budget by taxation. We are adding a trillion dollars to our national debt every hundred days. There is NO level of taxation on the rich or everyone else that can address this problem. Rand Paul is right - the problem is spending, not more taxes.

[@BobbieGWhiz]

I was a highly compensated employee before retirement and it was nice when I reached the tax limit on SS. My paycheck would suddenly increase substantially. Certainly a perk that favored persons like me. It’s totally a benefit to more well off persons. They should get rid of that.

[@inthefade]

This is what happens when you over- tax the rich; They move somewhere else and stop paying any taxes at all. New York state lost tax revenue last time they tried this. And the government just spends tax revenue on killing people in other countries.

[@Larry-d3i]

You mean like hunter biden?

[@ldfreitas9437]

@@BobbieGWhiz No fucking way Social Security should be abolished. Only a selfish person, someone like Trump, would think that, wrongly!

[@omurtasar7852]

Take away entitlements.....Just so you give tax breaks to billionaires???

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Social security is not an entitlement people have paid into that. How come these republicans feel their salary Is necessary, when none of them do anything ?

[@mark-ish]

​@@matthew-jy5jp"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it." ― Upton Sinclair

[@shannansmith2188]

THIS is why I despise Rand Paul. "Entitlements" my arse! I PAID into that out of every check I ever received!

[@Larry-d3i]

There is no such thing as entitlements. Unless you have worked for it, you are not entitled to anything. That is a fact young people need to get through their heads. Why do you think you are entitled to live just as well or better than those who work and pay taxes, if you have never worked and paid taxes, and never will?

[@Kimberly-qg3ks]

They feel entitled to take away money we have put into social security for their own benefit. It’s crazy.

[@tommcfadden5232]

All economists agree Trumps proposal to enact tariffs is an awful idea and will raise the price of goods for Americans thereby amounting to a tax.

[@TomdeSabla]

Agreed. Trump is wrong on this

[@michaelhorath6851]

YEP 100 % AGREE !

[@lancemanyerpt4167]

Who are ‘All’ of these economists you speak of? What do these economists think about the 25% unrealised gains tax?

[@kinlika]

Tariffs are a Sales Tax... Plain and simple.. The Importer pays that to the Government, how much of that ,if any , is passed to the end user, the buyer, is for the Retailer to decide... And historically it is a blunt instrument for bringing production back onshore...

[@Larry-d3i]

@@kinlika Correct

[@KJAM77ful]

Making the super rich pay their fair share of taxes would pay for a stronger Social Security and Medicare. Rand cares more about the super rich than the middle class or poor. We could expand these programs and give them longevity if the richest were taxed fairly! P.S. Rand, Trump is no conservative. Trump is an extremist.

[@kinlika]

Exactly correct. responsibility for social equity lies with those who are best placed to contribute.. 10% of a Billion is not an inconvenience, 10% of a $500 paycheck has a huge impact

[@sathvikraomp2006]

@@kinlika Except no billionaire has billion dollars lying around in bank as money which can be taxed. Most of their wealth is through the stock value they hold i.e paper money not real. And stock by itself produces no income to the holder unless sold. So how exactly will you tax the billionaire for his billions

[@kinlika]

@@sathvikraomp2006 Everyone has cash 'lying around' 'Stock' produces income in the form of dividends All businesses produce annual P&L accounts aimed at minimising Tax liability. One simple way would be to tax Capital Gains on an annual basis,not just when realised, sale or transfer. Unearned income taxed separate from earned income Varying Tax bands to match Nett Worth. Not about penalising people for being successful and generating wealth but closing loopholes that allow the morbidly rich to avoid paying an equitable share into Societies coffers For those who will claim 'Communism' or ' Marxism' or such nonsense remember that personal wealth creation is not possible in 'Communism' or 'Marxism' .....ergo catch 22....

[@sathvikraomp2006]

@@kinlika They has cash but not billion dollars in bank. And the dividend they receive is already taxed so what are you on about. Taxing unrealised capital gains is one of the most stupid ideas ever especially for volatile assets like stocks. Lets say you tax gains of a stock a person holds. After a few weeks that stock value falls wiping all the gains and in fact goes to loss. Then is the govt gonna refund those taxes collected?. Any asset should be taxed only when the asset holder profits off it either through sale or receives a income from it(dividend,interest, rental income etc). Taxing anyone for just holding asset is incredibly stupid.

[@kinlika]

@@sathvikraomp2006 Allowing for lack of punctuation, and the fact that English is not your first language, and ignoring your rude belligerent attitude : P&L ...Losses offset Profits. Stock transfers, carried forward , sometimes for decades is the workaround used by the morbidly wealthy to avoid paying tax Research - “Buy, Borrow, Die”

[@lschastain77]

Tax the rich!

[@Larry-d3i]

Ha ha watch hunter get off with either probation or a full pardon.

[@seveglider8406]

@@Larry-d3i If Trump doesn't go to prison, neither should Hunter!

[@mialove9812]

@@seveglider8406show me proofs of Trump 🤔

[@janeyue7491]

So you trust the government to spend the money more than those who created jobs for many, produce goods and provide services for all those people? Can you guarantee that the government will not spend it on war, Wall Street and other wasteful spendings out there? If not, why trust the government? I am sure that if you are going to ‘tax the rich,’ they will lay off a ton of people and the government is going to give it to illegal immigrants to ‘buy votes.’

[@seveglider8406]

@@mialove9812 WAKE UP! Trump was convicted of 34 felonies. What drugs have You been taking?

[@omurtasar7852]

a draw?? what did Trump offer to make life better for me?

[@fumble_brewski5410]

What did Harris offer? She deflected most serious questions from both Trump and the panel. She just smiles and laughs and that’s her whole plan. Frankly, neither candidate is worthy of consideration.

[@mark-ish]

​@@fumble_brewski5410* THREE million new homes to be built. * $50k tax rebate for new businesses * $5k for families with new babies. Why do you never EVER listen to what people say and spew your own lies?

[@mark-ish]

​@@fumble_brewski5410 oh look, you created your troll account 3 years ago 😂

[@chezmoi42]

@@mark-ish I think he just doesn't know any better. Bless his heart.

[@donnareed3822]

He’s in a cult

[@JohnSmith-oe9nh]

Clinton was the last president to have a balanced budget, 2000 & 2001. Bush immediately lowered taxes and increased spending. Bush ended by blowing up the economy in the financial crisis. Obama spent 8 years getting the country back on track. Trump lived in afterglow until he blew that up with his ineffective handling of the Covid pandemic.

[@rezakarampour6286]

' Satan At the Wailing Wall' > Check that out

[@oldanslo]

Bush's trillion dollar war in Iraq didn't help either.

[@lancemanyerpt4167]

You have got to be joking 😂

[@emilerose1424]

Well! Someone on KZbin told the historical truth. Respect, @JohnSmith-0e9nh! Respect.

[@HobokenSquatCobbler]

That's an accurate synopsis.

[@kiemtruong6903]

The big difference between Trump’s spending and President Biden’s spending is Trump gave the money to himself, his family, and the rich . On the other hand, President Biden gave money to the poor and the middle class. President Biden’s money policy during the Pandemic saved a lot of lives because he provided people money for food and housing; thus, he prevented or significantly reduced depression/suicides

[@sathvikraomp2006]

Google CARES act it was first passed by trump biden later continued. But regardless You can argue giving that money away is what caused the inflation mess we're facing right now. We paid the price for few months of stimulus checks with high inflation

[@joannecranshaw1507]

Out c right LIE. Trumps tax cuts put over $50. In my paycheck immediately prices were low and taxes were cut. Stop lying

[@Indyracing49]

Biden made vaccines. Mandatory a lot of people lost their jobs as a result

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

So is Ukraine the middle class then?

[@kiemtruong6903]

@@PieroMinayaRojas ​​⁠ Freedom/Democracy is worth saving at any cost. Ukrainians protects Democracy with their LIVES, but USA protects it only with money. Thus, money used to save Democracy is different.

[@mariestearns4852]

Russian paul

[@safwatgergis8691]

Someone should tell him that Social Security is NOT an entitlement we paid into that fund throughout our working years so is Medicare

[@captainramom3367]

This guy should be voted out

[@timothyhoffman3470]

HE is a Silver Spooner! His daddy was in office to show'$ how long we have had The Evil Blood king'$ & Queen'$ running the world into the ground! You don't have to be called a king you just have to rule by the powers of money! Just like every Murderous Blood King & Queen, of the past 6000 years~! Of all the same old same old! Being GHETTO KING OR NOT~! We just have a different name for them in this country! Way to many running around! A king & queen for every State, times X thousands of them! Local & State & Federal~! When money is all you have to offer you have nothing to offer! Because you never ever get to keep it, & it becomes all worthless by the day! To the point ignorance of the reality changes nothing!

[@timothyhoffman3470]

My comments are no threat! My comments are true & to freedom of speech! Not like the endless lies that are a threat to freedom of speech! Like with all the Lies of repeat a lie by like with the people eating pets lies in this country! By all the $ame people doing it but never have to answer for it! The fire starter'$ If what I just said is breaking community standards!~? That would be to protect a lie! LIARS! That only big dark money would have a reason for~!~?

[@cme3688]

I try---every. single. time.

[@Mr.Monta77]

He will be.

[@actownsend7288]

@@Mr.Monta77And then CATO or ALEC will hire him as a lobbyist.

[@tommcfadden5232]

Sen. Rand Paul cares about deficits? I’m deeply skeptical.

[@Max-rp2ft]

Rand Paul only cares about Rand Paul.

[@stevechance150]

Rand Paul, like ALL the Republican politicians, only ever cares about the deficit when a Democrat is President.

[@oldanslo]

The federal debt increased *more* per year under Trump than under Obama or Biden. And the debt increased *less* per year under Clinton than under Bush I or Bush II.

[@TomdeSabla]

Rand Paul has been outspoken about deficits his whole career. Your skepticism is without basis in fact

[@rezakarampour6286]

' Satan At the Wailing Wall . ' Check that out video

[@timdykes6675]

How about we start with government pension plans?

[@AdamBechtol]

yeah

[@weston.weston]

He did not even try to answer the first (and simple) question posed by Walter Isaacson. Talking to people like this is a complete waste of time.

[@TomdeSabla]

It's a waste for you because you have a closed mind and refuse to learn anything new

[@weston.weston]

@TomdeSabla Oh wonderful, thank you for sharing your glorious opinions.

[@mark-ish]

​@@TomdeSablalearning new lies isn't useful, champ.

[@mark-ish]

​@@weston.westonthe real waste is discussing any policy with Tom because they start at a different point of reality. Did donOLD lose 2020 election yes. He said so, in an unqualified way. Does Tom believe donOLD lost, no.

[@weston.weston]

@mark-ish You're spot on, there is no point with engaging with some individuals. Notice how concise and dismissive my response was.

[@NelsonLikestoTalk]

They are "Entitlements" to you Mr Paul, but for many, millions, is the only way to survive in this country when you reach an old age. Millions have worked years for companies and the only retirement and health insurance they get is throught the Government. He is advocating to reduce these vital programs for the sake of balancing the budget. Start with cutting military spending which is used for death, destruction and dominance.

[@TomdeSabla]

@@NelsonLikestoTalk entitlement spending is many times greater than military spending. We could cut military spending to zero and still not balance our budget. We could tax the entire population at 90% and it wouldn't be enough. It's the borrowing and spending that must be addressed. As Paul said, and history supports his claim, what matters is total tax receipts, not marginal rates. Lower rates have always without fail led to a greater overall tax take for the government. Some of you are locked into ideological stances on tax rates that are not based in reality. Too bad, because what you want won't help. We know because it's been done before and it didn't work

[@charlespartrick528]

We are entitled to them because we paid for them. Runt's a fucking asshole and is living off all sorts of Congressional entitlements that it never paid for - we are paying for it.

[@NelsonLikestoTalk]

@@TomdeSabla its not an ideological stance. What will happen to the millions of people who will be left out in the streets not being able to pay rent or heatlhcare? What is the answer to that problem in this context?

[@Whatdifference]

Start with lowering all your extra money you get. How bout no health care after you leave office and no pension, like millions of tax payers never get.

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

Rand would not be in favor of ending Social Security before repaying all those who paid into the system. But once that is done, Social Security must end. It is broke just like the US government. Buy index fund and you will be far better off than waiting for Social Security. It’s not the governments job to wipe your behind.

[@xzyeee]

ahhhhh... so the underlying idea is to shift the age so that people will not live long enough to receive their social security....got it.

[@letstalkaboutit7734]

Okay so I didn’t hear him wrong, he wants people to pay into it with the hope that they die before they can use it 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@alicebolo8093]

He said people live longer now than before? It’s opposite lots of die young nowadays than before. Why extend the age to retire.

[@letstalkaboutit7734]

@@alicebolo8093 I recommend listening to it again. He said “people live longer than they used to so extending the age would allow younger people to contribute more to this program”. The essentially means have more people pay into social security as older generations wait until the typical death age before receiving benefits. Why would they push the age of eligibility to the projected age of death? If the projected age of death is 67, why would they wait until that age to give the benefit instead of allowing the person that paid into it their entire life to benefit at a younger age to benefit from it?

[@goldenglowmaster8510]

​@@letstalkaboutit7734it's because that was the original purpose and outline of social security. Social security was only intended to pay for people who can't work which is what happens when you get really old. Or if you are disabled. I remember my grandmother retired at 65. Went on a couple of trips then came home got a knee surgery then sat in a chair waiting to die. She passed away 20 years later. I think if she would've kept working she would've enjoyed her final years more. But society wouldn't let her go back to work.

[@medygantz8855]

Leave my entitlements alone you rich guy! Pay more taxes Paul! Most rich know how to get out of paying their share!

[@susiefouts1926]

My Social Security is NOT AN ENTITLEMENT. I & MY HUSBAND PAID INTO IT FOR OVER 40 YEARS!!! YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE...

[@Googlegirl54]

And you shouldn't have to wait until you have one foot in the grave to collect it!

[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

The "entitlements" that need to be reduced or eliminated are tax loopholes for the top 1% and major corporations. Social Security and Medicare are not "entitlements", they are public services and support systems just like fire fighters, police, and courts. Entitlements are things that a person doesn't need yet feels that they have a right to have it.

[@vianaave]

We MUST KEEP Social Security! Raise the cap. I think full SS should be available at 64. I’m not a liberal. Elders shouldn’t have to work until they drop.

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

Social Security is broke, just like the US government. And you want the US government to continue to make a promise it cannot fulfill? Yes you will get Social Security checks, but you won’t be able to buy anything with those checks. The United States is broke.

[@jessicasaenzavila1415]

I feel 40 cuz u never know when ur gonna die

[@jessicasaenzavila1415]

Injuries affect people

[@Googlegirl54]

I agree as I said above! Why should we have to pay for the Government's frivolous spending?

[@AlwinJordon]

I'm in Australia make. And we do all the things Harris is said to introduce. The idea that America, the richest country in the world, can't assist its citizens is BS. Maybe cutting you'll pay check is a starter.

[@susiefouts1926]

Please VOTE THIS INDIVIDUAL OUT OF OFFICE..CLUELESS

[@cjstanley1]

who the hell is still undecided?

[@rexcandy]

What about the ridiculous tariff that Trump wants to put on Everybody

[@anon88427]

They already raised the age for medicare to 67, for people born after 1960, in 2022. The age for Social Security, for most people is 65, but you get the highest amount if you wait until 70. How much older can people be before they receive Social Security and medicare? Are they hoping people die before they collect the money that has been taken out of their paycheck their whole life? That's just unfair. It's not an entitlement. They took the money from people and they need to pay for that before they die.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

Well, that is a big surprise to all of my friends who are on Medicare just this year...at 65. Full SS age for anyone born after 1960 is 67. I think you might want to review your facts.

[@anon88427]

@@Cathy-xi8cb You were right. I was mistaken. For social security, you can increase your benefits if you wait until you are seventy, but get 100% at 67. Also, see below, about medicare. I thought there was a change in 2022 increasing the age to 67, for people born after 1960, but it appears that it is just a republican proposal for now. "If you start receiving benefits at age 67 you get 100 percent of your monthly benefit. If you delay receiving retirement benefits until after your full retirement age, your monthly benefit continues to increase." "Recent proposals to reduce program costs include a recommendation to raise the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 - put forward by a 2022 report from the House of Representatives’ Republican Study Committee - and a proposed work requirement for Medicaid coverage - a recurring Congressional consideration during federal budget negotiations."

[@jamesyancey795]

Tax the rich. As for social security citizens work putting money into a social security fund for their retirement. The funds belong to the individual not yhe government to have control. It's like a 401K plan. It's the individual's tax payers money no matter how long life expectancy. Distribution of this money should be provided to the citizens and not allowed for government use on any other programs.

[@04705967g]

What a fool! He should have been fact checked! He is erroneous about the deficits! He should shut up He was awful during COVID he thinks we have forgotten

[@freedom-t7n]

Harris-Walz 2024!! Vote Blue!!

[@debienervina1801]

Keep your hands off my social security and Medicare. Why not give up your entitlements that the American pay for you yo have?

[@MargaretChapman-k1y]

So he thinks that helping pensioners live well is a waste of money. That's all you need to know about the Republicans. That's your own old folks USA.

[@petercallison5765]

Any extra money given to pensioners goes straight back into the economy.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

I turned off when Rand called the debate a draw. Even rabid MAGA fans have commented that Trump did poorly. As someone with no dog in this fight, as I'm not a voter in the US, I saw this debate as one of the most comprehensively one-sided I have watched in any country.

[@lancemanyerpt4167]

@@t.a.k.palfrey3882 ….Do you mean one sided as in ‘biased’ and ‘ambushed’ and ‘protected’ Harris had both moderators helping her it was embarrassing to watch and she had the questions beforehand and she had Bluetooth earrings & even with all that help she still couldn’t give an actual answer to anything…. Granted she didn’t cackle or spew her usual word salad so I guess democrats see that as a win.

[@Larry-d3i]

3 against 1and totally rigged

[@RockNRod.]

US POLICIES SHIFTED $50 TRILLION DOLLARS FROM THE MIDDLE CLASS TO THE ULTRA RICH OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS. SO YES, I THINK WE CAN FIND THE $25K FOR NEW HOME OWNERS.

[@RockNRod.]

How about we all just stop paying into Social Security, since they only want half to collect it.

[@euwritingdownthebones9123]

There's a good reason why Trump went on and on about immigrants eating cats instead of talking about groceries prices: (1) the global pandemic caused a global inflation, (2) Biden/Harris's Inflation Act ended it faster than elsewhere AND cuts the deficit, (3) the Biden economy is much stronger than the Trump economy (GDP growth, unemployment rate, monthly job creation), (4) during the inflation, average wage growth outpaced the inflation rate so people could actually buy MORE with their paychecks, and (5) today economists show that Harris's plans will continue to grow the economy while Trump's ideas will shrink it and cause another inflation. Obviously, in those circumstances the GOP will avoid talking about economic facts as much as possible...

[@cwtckness]

The debate was definitely not a draw, Harris won easily

[@itsallminor6133]

Increasing the age on social security hurts the middle class. Trades work your body is worn out by 60 years old. Its not like a office job. Heavy labor work you will have physical issues by 50 years old or less. Medical science might keep you alive. But there's nothing left. He's confusing living longer (medical science) with physical health. They aren't the same thing

[@omurtasar7852]

so people loe his tariff idea?? You gotta be kidding!!

[@jessicasaenzavila1415]

People cant afford medical for body ,eyes ,and teeth.

[@MekonenMeteor123]

I don’t think Randy knows what a draw means

[@HOHLfmly]

Do you know what Rand Paul I didn’t like? Anything you said! I say tax the Rich!

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

The rich paid most of the taxes in America. Cutting government will be far better than taking from those who produce. Nobody owes you a darn thing.

[@jessicasaenzavila1415]

We need and deserve better heath care cuz our bodies wear out

[@marciawade8813]

The few things Rand Paul competently said include: All foreign aid has to have conditions; Gov't shouldn't shut down... otherwise Rand Paul only supports more tax cuts for the rich...

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

Rand supports tax cuts for any reason. For the rich or poor. The government doesn’t owe you a thing. Rich businessman do not owe you a thing either. If you want something get off your butt and earn it.

[@FarberBob678]

Rand Paul opposes all forms of foreign aid

[@Sunlight-btc]

Am not favored of any side but am on what's FAIR and what's right with the laws.

[@daveoseas]

RPaul, keep looking after wealthy. Super wealthy... Go Kamala and the dems.

[@jessicasaenzavila1415]

Stop punishing everyone cuz ur mistakes

[@999reader]

Again, it’s not trumps “decorum” or “style,” as Haley has said. It’s his malevolent character and sick narcissism. I find it unacceptable to put power in this man’s hands.

[@NebjosaMeier]

Ask him why his office mysteriously burned down after his campaign manager is put in jail for russian bribery.

[@dfitzerl]

Entitlements are not part of the spending. It is an "insurance" plan paid for by its beneficiaries. That is why it is called Entitlements

[@cepamor]

The choice is clear. Whether you lean Democrat or Republican, this election is about morality, decency, and ethics; it's about election integrity, and the safeguarding of our nation as a democratic republic. The time is at hand for the removal of the MAGA scourge... VOTE BLUE 2024 no matter what. 💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@SamuelGriffin]

Easy, tax cuts for middle class and raise taxes on rich.

While we talk about entitlements why not take away congressional retirements and pay raises ?

[@democratresistance7847]

YOU AINT TOUCHING ENTITLEMENTS

[@TomdeSabla]

Oh? Then get ready for hyperinflation, because money printing is the only way to sustain entitlement payments. People will still get their money but it will not buy enough to get by. As inflation expectations increase, we will end up in hyperinflation and then a currency collapse. I'd rather say "You ain't destroying the dollar"

[@Larry-d3i]

@@TomdeSabla Right but the generational welfare folks are never going to vote to give up their free ride.

[@StevieMarlis]

Rand Paul is the best senator we have. This man thinks for himself.

[@carlamendez6590]

Does anybody really care what Paul thinks? Really?

[@darby3385]

YES. Libertarians. Both in and outside the Libertarian Party. The Libertarian Party is the third largest party.

[@marilynulrich9436]

Why does no one discuss corporate profits, no tax for the wealthy? In the comic pearls before swine this last Monday mouse explains what’s happening. It is that good middle-class jobs that used to be in this country moved overseas for the benefit of hedge funds and corporations far richer than you. Together with their captive judges and politicians they are part of an elite class who have become significantly more powerful…. It’s very sad when you get more truth telling from the comic page than the front page. Why do these intellectual discussions never look at the elephants in the room? How about Citizens United? We are not a democracy anymore. We are a plutocracy. Why does my vote not count? I am from Minnesota. We are a blue state. Nobody’s going to come and campaign here. There’s something wrong with that. I think that until we are hurting bad enough to bring us out into the streets, things are only going to get worse, and if Trump gets elected, we will lose our ability to peacefully protest and doesn’t that spell the end of democracy? I am tired of talking heads. You guys are so much smarter than I 😅am why can’t you see the big picture?

[@agmin2098]

Pearls before swine..my favorite comic😊

[@beritvestergaard90]

Come on..if presidents decided the price of gas, it would be a nickel a gallon every election year..

[@susanbaker3480]

There wouldn’t be a deficit if billionaires were taxed appropriately.

[@AdamBechtol]

aye

[@charlesgeorge6323]

Not once was Rand Paul challenged on how Trump’s behavior, his crimes, his lies, his hate speech, his divisiveness…, is affecting our culture. That disqualifies him before we even get to his policies.

[@dog-thebackwardgod]

Him insinuating raising the retirement age effects him is a bald faced lie! He's rich and doesn't need it at all! He's terrified they might tax his entire income instead of just the first few thousand like they're doing now. He's a spoiled richy rich who's trying to act like he's in the same boat as us.

[@ninod1502]

Ageism is a problem in the workplace. Unless you're highly skilled in a high demand job, good luck

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

Yes, in order to save Social Security the retirement age must rise. Otherwise, those recipients of Social Security won’t be able to buy anything with those checks. We can’t keep running deficits, that is the inflation that pushes prices upward.

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

@@gussfish8670 what is this obsession with taxing the rich? The rich don’t owe you a darn thing.

[@dog-thebackwardgod]

@@peterponcedeleon3368 than TAX THE RICH!!! This only hurts me. It places the burden on those who can afford the least. Amazon made 2 billion in profits, and got 414 million in corporate welfare from the government. It's a rigged system in favor of the evil rich. Fuck them

[@donaldsteele9204]

@@peterponcedeleon3368The rich doesn’t pay their fair share of taxes but want every body else too! Keep scratching your head

[@HOHLfmly]

In 2023, a law was passed in France that raises the retirement age from 62 to 64 with a requirement that the retiree has worked at least 43 years. YOU WANT TO RAISE IT TO 67! As for people living longer, that is actually reversing in America in the last years.

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

He does not want to raise the retirement age for the sake of raising it. The retirement age must be raised in order to save Social Security. There is no money in the Social Security trust fund. Government has spent it all. Social Security is just like the US governmentand you want them to save you? Do you believe in Santa Claus as well?

[@lovealien43]

Paul is spouting too many Russian talking points. Russia is bellicose, not the European countries.

[@cwtckness]

Not a fan of Paul Rand

[@actownsend7288]

He’s good on civil liberties like his father was but on fiscal issues.. Rand Paul is a far right winger

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

Why not? He's pretty much a common sense guy.

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

@@actownsend7288 How so?

[@deborahmuller7559]

Do American's think inflation is only happening to them. What do they blame the inflation on for the rest of the World?

[@Larry-d3i]

Japan and China have no inflation, and they lived through Covid. One actually caused covid.

[@annamariamatthews5930]

Well said Rand Paul ! Sober thinking, sound economic analysis and very rational statements . You recognize the unique personal characteristics of Trump yet you look at his policies. Recently a study showed how much each of the former presidents were worth before becoming a president and worth after their presidency. Clinton went from $1.3 to $234,000,000; Trump went from $3.4 billion to $2.5 billion. Trump is unique indeed!

[@Angie-d3k]

This person wants to keep the poor working longer!! And still keep the wealth in the top!

[@Larry-d3i]

That was harris. She kept prisoners working past their release dates.

[@zerokool2888]

🥁Billions to other countries billions to war in the Americans that are legal in this country that paid taxes to draw their social security against the scraps 🥁

[@thattubesound2214]

I guess that character does not matter to Rand Paul. Disappointing.

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

"The economy has always done better under Democrats" - Donald Trump, on the Howard Stern show, 2014. He also said: "I love Bill and Hillary, they're lovely people. I also donated to Bill's campaign, had dinner with them, just lovely people". On religion, he said "...oh I never believed in any of that stuff". Pre-campaign Trump was an atheist, lifelong Democrat. And they're wondering just NOW that Don might be lying to them?

[@Larry-d3i]

He got jolted into reality.

[@dr.baobao]

Sen. Paul is being dishonest about the housing money. It's for first time homebuyers not "everyone."

[@Larry-d3i]

But free health care will be for everyone, even the ones just walking in....

[@stevenzhang6252]

Never thought I would agree with this guy for anything

[@ManinaHarris]

After 55 years of working and planning into my retirement the supplement of SS, and now as I've waited to turn 70 to access the max, I am not in favor of having the payment reduced.He want to raise the age but how about raising the cap.

[@saadiasheikh5744]

The should make rich people pay more tax.

[@deeterr1227]

I am an independent. You are correct about your submation. We are high income middle class. Our home, cars, insurance, travel, utilities, clothing for our family, groceries, gas, school supplies, kids extra curriculum activities, online subscriptions, consumes our pay checks. We dont live higher than our pay checks allows. With PRICE GOUGING out of control, we cannot afford to do the little extra things for our kids we used to do. Their growing up so fast, and soon they'll be gone, and trying to give them things we work so hard for is now limited. Kamala Harris is beating our drum. We need help down here an the ground. My husband and I can't remember the last time we bought ourselves something nice. Help us, help them.

[@saadiasheikh5744]

This people they are thinking about themselves because they don’t want to pay taxes.

[@cswanson4476]

Interesting that a “libertarian” doesn’t have anything to say about tariffs, but calls an economic plan whose only solid feature is 20% tariffs across the board a “million times better” than one that doesn’t include such tariff hikes. What sort of libertarian is that?

[@tedlawrence1348]

Get Trump and his Lap Dogs out if the GOP!

[@Burgermonster]

Rand is confused about spending and investing.

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

How so?

[@muzikturnip5415]

He's a Disgrace, the expiration date for people is going down.

[@gonymaha7654]

He’s not worthy to be senator …… I now look at his character vis a vis a former presidential contender …… he’s brain is too light weight to even earn the seat he’s seating on let alone the highest office in the land. Acquiescing to trump is kinda treasonous as a senator who was in the chamber Jan 6

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

You don't really sound like you know what you're talking about.

[@gtwentyeightclub887]

I think Mr. Paul grossly underestimates the percentage of the people in America that are in the middle or independent. I would say it's more like 60% Republican and Democrat and 40% who would like to see a third-party candidate independent of the two party system.

[@hdubhhdub2020]

Tx. The. Rich. Trickle. Up

[@luannianke8110]

djt does not have a worthwhile policy to offer he is too self absorbed and divisive to ever hold office. Not interested at all to have an authoritarian gov't. Get a new Rep party and focus on working together. All of you spend way too much on your campaigns. No dictators or authoritarians wanted here.

[@shawmeehan7201]

Rand Paul “Social Security worked because old people died”. Rich people like him will never have to depend on social security, so raising the age don’t matter.

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

Yes, Rand is right. If you can take your emotion out of the equation for a moment, you will see that. Social Security is broke just like the US government. Did you not know that?

[@Felipe-lb7zr]

Used to have a good deal of respect for Senator Paul's opinions a decade ago but can't believe a word he says today. He knows this is still Trump's party and he'll say whatever it takes publicly to stay on his good side. Morally bankrupt guy, shame on him.

[@maryannbray3305]

Vote blue all the way to save our democracy and freedom. Kamala will give Americans a much better future 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@peterponcedeleon3368]

We are not a democracy. Don’t you know this? Do you want more government and the promises they provide, when at the same time government can’t even make due on the promises of the past. It’s like you believe in Santa Claus. Nobody owes you a darn thing. Not the government not the rich.

[@frannycardillo2396]

A DEI candidate,

[@deanej]

Rand Paul is nuts

[@jeikobu_jeikobu]

How so??

[@captainpedros4323]

He says Tax revenue has gone up year on year since the tax cuts. 🤦‍♂️ That’s maths dude! Trouble is it’s tax revenue from middle class increased incomes not rich people.

[@TomdeSabla]

@@captainpedros4323 assuming what you said is true, what's wrong with increased incomes for the middle class?

[@transylvanianite3391]

Its not Entitlements. Its a contract arrangement in social security.

[@rexcandy]

What if we remove the cap on social security and have individuals that make more money pay more into social security

[@chezmoi42]

Such a simple idea, yet somehow those who make more than $169K are firmly against paying their share toward helping others get by.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

You would have a riot of wealthy folks. Remember that it is possible to leave the country for somewhere with lower taxes. They'd take their incomes with them. The middle class would be on the hook for the poor. So just nudge it up a bit, and accept that wealthy people have more power than you do in this country. Signed, someone who isn't rich enough or poor enough to avoid taxes.

[@chezmoi42]

@@Cathy-xi8cb Progress is being made with international co-operation on taxation, which would benefit all countries with 'high net worth individuals'. But let's be honest, just raising the cap on FICA in the US would be a minuscule amount to the people who are involved.

[@stephdrake2521]

Can’t listen anymore … out of touch politician

[@davidmarshall7752]

*"A draw"* ? Like Bill O'Reilly, Rand Paul seems to be in denial about the debate.

[@Webstral]

Rand Paul is correct that we at least have to have a conversation about spending that conservatives call "entitlements". I'm not saying that we should cut that kind of spending. I'm saying that we need to have a national conversation about how much that spending costs us, what the benefits are, and whether there isn't room for greater efficiency in some areas. I absolutely don't want retirees to get a benefits cut. I do want to ask about whether we're buying prescription drugs at the best possible prices, whether we are tying public expenditures on health care to lifestyle choices, and so forth. Republicans want to cut "entitlements" on the general principle that people who aren't wealthy are second class human beings. Democrats are willing to overspend so as not to be like Republicans. There has to be an approach that combines the cost awareness of the Republicans with the egalitarian impulses of the Democrats.

[@elwoodgroves7848]

Thanks for having Senator Rand Paul on your program. He is not only the most honest man in the Senate, he is quite brilliant on these economic and national security issues. Trump should listen to Senator Paul more often!

[@DarkPesco]

Everyone suspects Rand is a fraud simply because of his whack-job hairstyle. And then he opens his mouth and confirms it!

[@rezakarampour6286]

'Satan At The Wailing Wall '

[@stevewilliams7852]

In 1964 when silver was removed from the coins we were promised that we would be compensated based on the price of silver in the future. Nothing but government lies.

[@deannastafford5762]

Making the people work longer means thry dont EVER get a chance to enjoy life !! Thats what S.S was for . We need a plan that when the government crashes we dont lise our money !!

[@RockNRod.]

Gas is cheap. I just paid $2.94 gallon. Move on...

[@frankhanson9260]

Sen. Paul is one of the most authentic people in Congress. He speaks about real issues and I never see him playing political games. I don't agree with many of his conservative ideals, but I can usually listen to him when he speaks, unlike Jim Jordan or Ted Cruz.

[@jeremywhite-px5mw]

NO ONE CARES! He is not important to anyone.