Rand Paul calls GOP colleagues hypocrites

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to criticize a spending bill that he says adds billions of dollars to the US deficit without debating amendments to the bill, effectively blocking a key vote that would avoid a government shutdown.
Senate leaders have no plans to give Paul a vote on his amendment so that means a shutdown, for at least some period of time, is likely, even though the votes are there in the Senate to pass the deal.
Paul's amendment deals with restoring budget caps or not suspending the debt ceiling or some combination of those two ideas, according to a GOP senator.

[@lowandslowgarage]

Stop making sense, the country can't handle it.

[@madgreek253]

Its not often you hear a politician admit that their party is flawed.

[@audreymuzingo933]

Agree, and it's very refreshing.

[@3star2nr]

Hawks Fan he's a piece of shit

[@3star2nr]

Samuel Evans don't fall for his bullshit. This fuck face voted for the tax cuts but have the balls to cry about deficits he's a fucking hypocrite

[@hudsonsteele1674]

He's a RINO, or in other words, a democrat in sheep's clothing.

[@3star2nr]

hudson steele the democrats and republicans are the same thing open your eyes

[@OlafPijl]

Rand's not making any friends today - although he is right.

[@Gothangelik]

Olaf Pijl, i don't think Rand Paul's here to make friends or enemies. I think he is here to do the right thing.

[@OlafPijl]

I partly agree with you, but Rand being in favour of cutting taxes fits his narrative in this video that the government should spend less. The problem is that: a) the Reps & White House got their wish for a giant tax cut, and b) these wishes (more military, relief support, etc.) cost more money. That's why a tax cut by itself was a bad idea.

[@OlafPijl]

I totally agree. The US needs transparency in politics and responsible spending. The problem is that Dems & Reps totally disagree about what responsible spending means.

[@alexanderwestphal9777]

hes a damn hypocrite

[@OlafPijl]

Yes, he is. After voting for the tax cut he now makes a 180 degree turn, complaining about deficits. However, he's still right and it's good that it's being said. I hope that message gets through despite his hypocrisy.

[@ru-bh8vc]

Why is this guy not President??

[@Babylauncher3000]

rudy 3000 Nobody would vote for him if he tried.

[@psilocybemusashi]

hah. the only thing he was right about all week was syria.

[@derekstaroba]

Wait your time or you will make me angry he is young and his senile dad is building an empire

[@replysoon3216]

Republicans/Trumptards hate him because he doesn't give the military ablank check or support Trump (and Obama's) wars. Democrats hate him because he doesn't believe in government handouts for lazy people.

[@kevinbarr3639]

A politician making sense, I'm shocked. I wish more on both sides would be this honest, and I'm not even a republican

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

Rand declares himself an Independent, but really he is GOP. But he's a hypocrite. The only time he was this way was the Health bill last year. But that was only because it wasn't cruel enough. McCain did this too when he thumbs down the Healthcare bill. He made the same speech, and kept his word as he thumbs down the GOP bill. That was a statement. Rand Paul bellows out sense, then votes for the tax cuts. And now bitches about deficits?

[@Twomoredays]

Didn´t expect that from a republican. Well spoken.

[@143freespeechnobuts5]

That's because CNN normally dismisses voices like Pauls. I was shocked they let this air on their channel.

[@Twomoredays]

That´s not true. I saw more republicans on CNN than on FOX News who try desperatly to hang everything on Hillary.

[@brandong8295]

That is because you are uninformed.

[@k.p.c7779]

Keep your eye on Senator Paul. He's actually pretty consistent with a truer Republican conservatism.

[@audreymuzingo933]

143freespeech nobuts and Brandon G, tell us how you know what Angry Bavarian has seen before (on CNN or elsewhere). Better yet, give us some examples of when a Republican has stood up to his Party to this level, if you want to support your assertion that Angry Bavarian should not be surprised by this speech.

[@gonzonyc]

...and yet they jammed the tax bill through without giving either side time to review.

[@dtroystopper2]

Peter A typical Republican hypocrisy. It's funny because he's talking about just that, while actually being a republican hypocrite while doing so.

[@audreymuzingo933]

Breix Bit You may have read A VERSION of it 2 mo before passage. So what.

[@jonnystarsmore3445]

the only thing fake is you, both sides said they didnt have time to read it. if you paid attention you would also know there were amendments/additions being made to it up until it was being delivered for review.

[@clowe73]

Briex Bit the final version of the tax bill was released on dec. 15th and passed on the 19th. So, whatever you may have read two months prior was not the tax bill. Please stop spreading fake news. Have a good day! ☺️

[@ShyFly1000]

clowe73 no that's a fake fact. It was well documented that the bill was being edited until the 11th hour. With updates being hand written illegibly.

[@NeutralNinetails]

Rand Paul seems like hes priming public opinion for a 2020 run but I don't mind personally, even as a left leaning independent. Finally a Republican I respect.

[@sickregret]

DestinyDK He voted for the Tax Bill that gave corporations and billionaires billions in free cash.

[@sickregret]

DestinyDK it increased the debt by 1.5 trillion and took millions off healthcare.

[@mykofreder1682]

He forgot he voted for the tax bill. His opponent could remind the voters how much that tax bill cost and the average person did not get a 22% cut. Then follow it with this cut and paste speech of Paul arguing passionately why he should not get reelected.

[@VoxOMS]

Destiny Dk You can respect this action of Rand Paul but please investigate people like him more throroughly. Like all the people who keep saying how amazing McCain is forget his VP pick 9 years ago made it viable for dumb-fucks like Trump to run and win.

[@RedroomStudios]

he is being reasonable here but there is still plenty of issues to not respect him on.

[@stevemt3238]

Ron Paul has taught his son well.

[@MaryMMukindia]

Steve MT i

[@pittsburghpirate58]

Steve MT Yep he's a hypocrite just like dad!!

[@ForeverTinyHomes]

please explain

[@djrychlak4443]

Not a hypocrite per se, a politically radical nutjob. That's much more accurate.

[@mx500a4]

Darrin Rychlak can you tell me who you think is sane in congress?

[@ryangee6754]

They chose Trump over this guy lol, a respectable smart man, regardless of his political views.

[@nvrmindwhtevr401]

ryan gee that was my first thoughts little Randy Polly parrot definitely on Trump s*** list tomorrow a.m. I can hardly wait for Morning Joe whatever?

[@redpillchristopher4513]

NtimanaterWhtEvr? They get along i think trump will agree with paul on stuff before trump ran for president trump gave paul money to give eye surgeries to haitians so they can see.

[@dylanhorne3288]

That's the state of our current politics. People are so polarized on either side that a moderate candidate like rand couldn't win

[@francisco8299]

Im a hispanic Trump supporter, but if Rand Paul ran in 2020, I would vote for him.

[@francisco8299]

You didn't answer my question, which means you have nothing to say, brainwashed fool!

[@donaldjtrumpsucksputinsdic3150]

AtomicAlex 02 so you'd still be an idiot in 2020.

[@francisco8299]

Whats wrong with Rand Paul?

[@xbillups8322]

XD

[@LawOfEvolution]

Wow... don't like Rand Paul.. but I can't help but to agree with most of what he's saying here. I just wish he was more consistent.

[@dmule621]

LawOfEvolution if you start following I'm sure you will realize he's very consistent.

[@LawOfEvolution]

I've had my issues in the past.. but, I'm forced to believe you at this point. I'm completely open-minded and will continue to hear what he has to say. Especially if he keeps this tone. good stuff.

[@dmule621]

LawOfEvolution I would start watching his speeches he has his own KZbin channel. He's a fiscal conservative but socially libertarian in my opinion.

[@LawOfEvolution]

I'll do just that. I identify as Independent and usually make my decisions issue by issue. I think his fiscal conservative side is what I'm finding attractive at this point. Maybe I'll find more common ground by doing additional research.

[@jamesparker223]

LawOfEvolution I've been watching him for years. They've been saying the same thing for decades. If demos spend money on entitlements then Repubs come in take that money away and spend it on military and foreign of course we will always be in debt. And yet he always gets 1 percent of the vote for nomination. People are fucking stupid.

[@OlafPijl]

I usually don't share his viewpoints, but here I applaud his honesty and how he fights for his beliefs and campaign promises for conservative spending.

[@kathleensmitholdwhitewoman7200]

Olaf Pijl He voted for the tax cuts for millionaires. This is just him trying to cut entitlements.

[@OlafPijl]

I agree, but it fits his overall idea of a smaller government spending less. I personally don't think that's a good idea, but I applaud that here at least he seems consistent and honest - for now.

[@holycrapchris]

Kathleen, he's citing military spending in his talking points, not just entitlement spending. Unless you consider military spending corporate welfare (which it is).

[@blessedofgod8903]

I appreciate his honesty, maybe he should run for President :)

[@bimi4057]

What a speech...

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

And yet he still votes for everything the GOP does. Deficits, Deficits, oh what Tax cuts for the rich. I'll vote for that!!!

[@Wisdomabovegold]

Let's keep one big thing in mind. During both the Reagan and Bush tax cuts there was a rapid shifting in this nation from high-paying manufacturing jobs to low-paying, part-time, often only temporary service industry jobs. Many, many people were suddenly unable to make ends meet even if they worked multiple jobs at once. Families fell under the poverty line en masse meaning they no longer had to pay income tax. Trump's tax cuts, on the other hand, are being coupled with a rapid restoration of high-paying manufacturing employment. We now have the hope that a family will again be able to live quality lives on the income of only 1-2 members. As more people rise above the poverty line and as more businesses open and return this means massive income for the nation as a whole-even with the lowered tax rates. In other words, instead of making money on high prices (ie tax rates), the government makes a greater profit on volume. This is smart, smart business. We have never seen this strategy in our lifetime. Please stop making false comparisons, generating needless fear when the reality is that we have much to hope.

[@jebwalport7879]

No wonder the swamp rats didn't show up to listen.

[@jebwalport7879]

CavemanJesus4Life He votes against the budget proposals. This guy is very consistent and honest,but so few people will listen to the truth.

[@JK20239]

@@Wisdomabovegold globalism destroyed America. Not just taxcuts. Free trade destroyed america.

[@miguelgordillo3257]

the one single republican still thinking about fiscal responsibility. wish the rest of the party would still be as consistent as they were when they were complaining so much during the Obama years.

[@miguelgordillo3257]

if he votes on this, though, yeah... just another lying cunt part of The Tribe.

[@macgregorwiggins1285]

Miguel Gordillo, they only call for fiscal responsbility when they can use it to hurt a Democratic president or when they want to screw over the middle class. When they are in power or want something, like tax cuts for the wealthy, they don't think twice about the debt or fiscal responsibility.

[@markgrayson6759]

people on this comment section don't really know what Rand voted for, Yes, Rand voted for the tax cut but if you know Rand he's for less goverment, less taxes, and less spending. so Rand voted for less taxes and he's trying to get others to vote with him on less spending which is consistent with his libertarian bend. also listen to the report towards the end the reporter lays it how the democrats and republicans put on a show to have no debate on this. and if you Bernie voters think that under a president Sanders there would be less spending then you're kidding yourself.

[@smuverr8986]

Wait a second did he vote yes for the tax bill?????

[@dtroystopper2]

smuverr he did indeed

[@xLymonx]

One fitty extra per week

[@Cettywise]

外国人说中文 - liar

[@myv6mustang]

Would pay to have some interrupt his speech to ask that

[@magic-ly5rs]

pop up See, I got about tree fitty

[@Drunk.Cthulhu]

Holy shit....I'm actually starting to like Rand Paul.

[@Babylauncher3000]

Spacely Days Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[@bearlight]

His sincerity is refreshing. I voted for him in 2016

[@anthonygober2334]

Good! His father taught him well!

[@mikemclean8211]

even Rome fell, guess who's turn now?

[@audreymuzingo933]

And the USA is just a baby compared to Rome. People think because the USA is basically the same as when they were born or when their parents, grandparents were born, that it's solid and stable. Its democracy alone makes it more vulnerable (ironically) than more authoritarian models, and Citizens United boosts that vulnerability times a bazillion.

[@josephpacetexas]

Mike McLean Cool name. I know a very good and talented singer with your name.

[@youferrer]

I think we need a horse as consul. It needs to be named Incitatus.

[@LennerPOPPADOPALIS89]

Roger Pean we're ALL going to fall at this pace you fucking idiot.

[@reneg3126]

It took Rome more time to decline than the US even exist. Don't compare Rome and the US. It's disrespectful to one of the oldest empires in the history of our planet.

[@jamesp57867]

Uhh..didn't he vote yes on the tax cut plan that added 1.5 trillion dollars to the debt???

[@tracim3080]

And now he's admitting that was a mistake.

[@tracim3080]

Frank Chase it WAS hypocrisy now he is admitting he fucked up. This is his first step to trying to be better then he was. He is human.

[@Multi407D]

giving ≠ not stealing

[@birdmansns]

doing both isnt hypocritical.

[@108nighthawk]

Frank Chase He just gave their money back to them, how is that wrong or hypocritical?

[@angelgjr1999]

I agree with the democrats on this one. We NEED to start taking inflation and our over spending seriously. A 21% increase to our budget overnight could lead to the US dollar crashing and losing Value.

[@angelgjr1999]

Roger Pean I just noticed RAND Paul is a republican... but both parties should agree.

[@swissyodeler6970]

Both houses of Congress. The governorships The White House. And they still can't get anything done...

[@1morechip]

leder hosen that was kinda the idea of the system, so decisions aren't made too hastily

[@challengerrevivedkh4869]

Remind one of this song;I've thrown away my toys, Even my guns and trains, I want to make some noise, with real live aeroplanes. Some day I'm going to fly, I'll be a pilot to, and when I do, how would you, like to be my crew? On the good ship lollipop its a sweet trip to the candy shop where bon-bons play, on the sunny beach of peppermint bay Lemonade stands, everywhere crackerjack bands, fill the air, and there you are, happy landings on a chocolate bar. See the sugar bowl do a tootsie roll in a big bad devils food cake, if you eat too much, ohh, ohh, you'll awake, with a tummy ache. On the good ship lollipop its a nice trip, in to bed you hop, and dream away, on the good ship lollipop

[@skullnation9787]

You should never never giving the REDICILOUS RICH A TAX CUTS THAT THEY DON'T NEED.

[@BobSmith-ve8sw]

Everything he says is correct. And yet, he voted for the $1.5 trillion tax cut as well.

[@gkwilley]

Bob Smith he has always voted for lower taxes. If you cut taxes and spending it doesn't raise the debt.

[@BobSmith-ve8sw]

And where are you seeing $1.5 trillion being cut to give you solace in that statement of the obvious? It's axiomatic that if you cut spending you can cut deficits. But absolutely no one in Congress is voting to cut spending, only revenue. So, now we're going to see $2.2 trillion cut just to pay for what the GOP has done in the last month. And that's on top of the exploding deficits already happening prior to the tax cut and this latest stop gap spending debacle. So, while Sen. Paul is correct, he's not practicing what he preaches by any stretch of the imagination.

[@tysloo81]

unhappy do not get ur candy? why dont u buy urself? no money? eat less. this is life.

[@ace0vspades]

Bob why wouldn't he? A tax cut has nothing to do with stupid spending. He is trying to make government smaller and help the people. You are so politically ignorant. Cutting spending is the only way to fix the preopblem, not raising taxes.

[@EB-du3vh]

Well I can tell you didn't watch the speech bc he talked about why he voted for the tax cut

[@justinhebert5155]

Rand Paul is exactly right. Wish we had more politicians like him in Congress.

[@voxkine9385]

Didn’t we just add $1.5 trillion to the deficit?

[@Babylauncher3000]

VP Perf The GOP did with their tax bill yes.

[@CIA_Is_aTerrorist_Orginization]

VP Perf Didn't Rand Paul propose an amendment to cut government spending before voting to cut taxes? Oh yea he did and only 4 Senators approved of it

[@voxkine9385]

VYCanis Majoris didn’t he then still vote for the massive overspending anyway? I get your point, but he still voted to increase the deficit by $1.5 trillion dollars anyway... meaning he knew how reckless the tax cuts were and still went ahead on a yes vote.

[@saurabhksharma]

Rand Paul for president

[@christianwyniger3939]

Finally! At least one Republican who‘s telling the truth! BRAVO

[@realaudioreviews]

Christian Wyniger hi

[@MsBeto1977]

Telling the truth is one thing, do something to make some change is other, he is just playing politics

[@black_squall]

Israel Cortes clearly does not follow the man.

[@beckyguelette5114]

Christian Wyniger the truth is Paul wants to transfer social security and Medicare to the wealthy

[@mx500a4]

There are several who tell the truth. There is also a couple Dems that are also honest which I have a lot respect for. This coming from a Libertarian.

[@pinkpussy9]

For first time He sound a Bit legit to me and bit more serious .. nice homework i would say ... even these people are getting at work now and learning how to speak.. good sign for democracy i would say..

[@143freespeechnobuts5]

It's refreshing to hear the truth without media spin. That's why it sounds legit. Your brain wasn't told what to think by Don Lemon, Jake Tapper, and the rest of them. Oh wait here comes Wolf Blitzer. I'm out

[@Homestyleforduc]

RAMAN RAZROLA I don’t know what the hell republicans are doing, make up your mind.

[@angelapalmer6782]

143freespeech nobuts Okay troll.

[@audreymuzingo933]

RAMAN, I was going to say the same thing basically so I'll just piggyback on your comment. There's plenty to despise in Rand Paul, but here he is giving one of the most 'I KNOW, RIGHT!' rants of all time. This whole business of rushing bills without amendments is getting ridiculous and should not become the norm, and I'd like to hear each and every Republican 'aye'er give his/her explanation of why it's okay to bitch about deficits when they're not in power but pretend like tthey're nothing when they ARE in power. Thank you Senator Paul for calling a spade a spade!

[@dolam]

I agree with you. I disagree with some of Rand Pauls politics but I respect the fact that he takes his job to represent the people seriously.

[@luisramirez8450]

Calling out both parties. Kudos Sen. Rand.

[@freedomfirst5557]

He's holding off to the very end until someone gives him something in return. Maybe he's late on a house payment

[@CLfreak246]

8 seconds into the video: Rand Paul is saying and echoing the same words he chose to ignore from his fellow colleagues across the aisle when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed with his Yea vote. www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2017/s303 This is the link to that senate vote record.

[@richardmaurer8771]

He is the guy that voted to put 1.5 trillion on the debt just a couple weeks ago. Let's be honest Ron Paul

[@angelgjr1999]

Richard Maurer This would be much worst.

[@angelgjr1999]

Richard Maurer Better late than never

[@savoirfaire8979]

*Rand

[@rodrigo445678]

Tax cuts are not "more debt". Contrary to what you democrats think, private money is NOT property of the government, therefore a tax cut can't be "debt" or less budget.

[@m.browne2548]

@@rodrigo445678 well said.

[@FSUFAN609]

Man, if this doesn’t fire you up, I don’t know what will. Rand sounds like his father, representing the average, working middle class American, and saying what all of us think that work outside of Washington.

[@Qingeaton]

The whole bunch needs to be strung up. The Empire is failing and the rulers are playing their fiddles.

[@focusonnature8193]

So why won't congress and senate both take a $1000 pay cut!

[@terryharrison4839]

WTF he VOTED for TAX bill

[@sanitei8767]

Yes he did because he wants to cut government spending . You keep your money and give it to poor people instead of giving it to the government to give to poor people because for every 100 dollars the government gives to a poor person they spent 10000

[@germancarranza236]

Gloria Harrison Maybe he wants government spending cuts too?...

[@EB-du3vh]

I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have comments smh...

[@jayv8068]

AND? you cut taxes and cut spending.

[@sanitei8767]

I agree with you. This bill is great. However if they will not cut down government (make it smaller. i.e less spending) it will be a disaster because our deficit will be through the roof and we will be in another recession

[@healthhavencom]

Shutdown the government. Forever. Let Freedom Reign.

[@mamclaug100]

Rand says my turn to make a few headlines

[@samanthagreer9289]

mamclaug100 haha

[@mr.gamewatch7547]

Or he's just pissed off at the hypocrisy of his colleagues.

[@emptyhearted9981]

Spending only what comes in? Kabooki 101 . That is clearly not ever going to be an option.

[@windwhispertruthoftheking]

Rand Paul and his Father are truthful men

[@phantomcreamer]

Debt to GDP needs to be corrected. We're over 100% and doomed to increase it. Republicans cut taxes too much. This will exasperate the debt immensely and decrease the value of the dollar, which is already dropping.

[@savoirfaire8979]

phantomcreamer *That’s why the Fed is raising interest rates to curb inflation. Unfortunately, the hikes are actually hurting the economy. We can’t tax less but spend more. Doesn’t make any sense. I wonder if Trump actually paid attention in business school.*

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Savoir Faire Tax less *&* spend less

[@phantomcreamer]

Savoir Faire Yes, but their rate hike won't correct it. The US dollar will remain weak due to external factors such as other competing currencies.

[@goldenraven2046]

Taxes weren't cut nearly enough. Spending is the problem. Government should be spending about 10% or less of what it is currently.

[@phantomcreamer]

lockandloadlikehell Can't work with our current military activity. All war times lead to inflation.

[@apelife9781]

Rand Paul needs to leave the Republican Party and go Libertarian!

[@blu2106]

The libertarian party is a joke. Libertarians are better off running as Republicans.

[@sallyday2482]

😲😲😲😲😲😲 That neighbor knocked some sense into Rand Paul!

[@cynicalm7553]

Here we go😞 another roller coaster,....

[@wfpnknw32]

YOU VOTED FOR THE TAX BREAK!??

[@wfpnknw32]

Chad McDaniel why did he vote for the tax bill 2 months ago and then turn around and act like he didn't now??? The only reason he's complaining now is because there a no risk of call back from it not be ing passed. You'll know what he really thinks by whether his speech actually make a difference(I'm guessing it'll make no difference at all)..

[@Babylauncher3000]

Chad McDaniel You cannot have both if you want balance. The only way to reduce the deficit is to tax more and spend less.

[@EB-du3vh]

Higgins_123 I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment smh...

[@fr3aky0u]

Nobody in the fucking building but Rand.

[@calvinmonkey]

Says the guy that voted yes on a tax cut that adds $1.5 trillion to the deficit over 10 years. Way to really put your foot down!

[@Babylauncher3000]

Chad McDaniel How does that justify adding 1.5 trillion?

[@EB-du3vh]

calvinmonkey I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment smh..

[@calvinmonkey]

Marshall Boling please enlighten me

[@islandbee]

calvinmonkey- I'll enlighten you. The tax cuts help the middle class by not taking money that was hard earned by them. In order to offset those tax cuts, the government has to make massive cuts in wasteful spending like occupying foreign lands where Americans are not welcomed or benefitted. And the irony of this bill is to spend more money that the government does not have and will end up having to borrow where the tax payers in the end will have to foot the bill. Make sense? 🤔

[@gregoryjones87]

Did you make this argument when you voted for a permanent tax cut for the 1%? That was over $1.5 trillion.

[@gregoryjones87]

TH3REDSP1R1T haha no. I relied on what tax experts said. I bet you did not read the 429 page bill either did you? Your tax cut is temporary, while mines is permanent lol. You’re fighting for bread crumbs. Now, take your temporary bread crumbs and get off this post. Let us adults focus on the bread!

[@Th3M4larky]

Yes i know it's temporary for 10 years in which the bill got sugar coated with shit than what trump actually wanted. Also take a grain of salt on tax experts too, some of them will feed you BS, if they gave you genuine info thats great.

[@germancarranza236]

G Jones8 Maybe he wants a government spending cut too?...

[@Shapiro-bn6mb]

G Jones8 What do you mean "haha no?" Nearly every bracket was cut, this isn't debatable.

[@bkit5]

don't forget that just apple alone is bringing in 300 billion dollars, just 20 big companies will cover the 1.5 trillion dollars. Since when in America did successful people become automatically evil?

[@kmgreves]

how much did this guy make off the tax bill?

[@Shapiro-bn6mb]

Not sure, but this tax relief will save me 2,000! My car insurance and phone are essentially free now.

[@EB-du3vh]

Kathleen Greves I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment sm...

[@jayv8068]

the top %1 got their taxes INCREASED.

[@donaldmccurdy1470]

Lone wolf " in a land where justice is just a game"

[@Armlesscrayon]

Where the heck are you going to get the money? The more you print the less it's worth you know, and now that you don't have gold to back it...

[@DAPHNE1776]

I am sick of them wasting time and then shutting down the government.... they were elected to do a job. DO IT.

[@louisaccardi6808]

Yea it's a big game for them. There a bunch of actors. Shut down the government? That might be a good idea. Then maybe they wouldn't be there making a big mess like they usually do.

[@challengerrevivedkh4869]

Google title 18- tells you the who story from the start 1-20-2017, Seditious Conspiracy. any 2 individuals with intent to stop or delay the normal daily activity of a working government. Even though it will be skeleton crews actually working.

[@louisaccardi6808]

Challenger: Interesting, so, what they purport to have done (shut down the government) is actually seditious conspiracy behavior? Well, I think it is as you said, they had skeleton crews actually working.

[@louisaccardi6808]

So why do they wait to the last minute, or the day before to give them a 700 page document to read before voting on it? I bet they don't even make an effort to look through it. Remember, they're just there to do what they're told to do.

[@challengerrevivedkh4869]

U.S. Code › Title 18 › Part I › Chapter 115 › § 2384 If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both. (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 808; July 24, 1956, ch. 678, § 1, 70 Stat. 623; Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(N), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2148.) Here is the proof. US Constitution, the Party have been violating since 1984.... NOT FAKE NEWS, NOT SOME BOT or something scribble on outhouse Walls.

[@MLeibs]

You voted for a 1.5 trillion dollar tax cut. Where were you Then?

[@AlanGrahamMusic]

So now we know there are two kinds of politicians, 1) Tax and spend 2) Don't tax and spend. You can decide for yourself which one is smarter.

[@RichardBuckerCodes]

who's going to take a 1% paycut across the board? There's always going to be another disaster next year...

[@askme2015]

So why the hell did he vote for the tax bill smh

[@EB-du3vh]

Ask Me I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment..

[@askme2015]

Marshall Boling and what made you come to that wrong assumption lol??

[@EB-du3vh]

Ask Me bc in the speech he talks about why he voted for the tax cut but yet here you are unaware of it

[@askme2015]

Marshall Boling it's called pointing out hypocrisy....you wanna grandstand about spending while voting for a bill that will increase the deficit so you can give free money to the wealthy

[@EB-du3vh]

Ask Me so what did he say in the speech about why he voted for the tax break? Bc he talked about it.... I don't think you watched it, but you have comments. He actually talked about why voting for tax cuts has nothing to do with government spending and the nations deficit for at least 10 minutes and it was very intelligent and constitutionally correct. Where were you?

[@b.ffreud7860]

The GOP tax bill just took down wall Street.

[@kristy3539]

Rand Paul is the ONLY one who pointed out that the GOVERNMENT was ribbing the SS fund

[@menuell77reyes23]

Senators,lawyer's and lobbyist court officials need to step down and let the young generations step up ☝

[@jeffong66]

I will vote for him if he runs for President

[@magebomba318]

Jeff Ong You are a fuckhead.

[@LennerPOPPADOPALIS89]

Bustonface fuck everyone that has an opinion right? You fucking loser.

[@magebomba318]

Lenner Witron Pretty much, and fuck your dumbass name as well, Lenner.

[@holyland6380]

He did run for president but you probably thought only Trump and Clinton ran.

[@jeffong66]

Bustonface Get a life dumbass.

[@ziaulkc]

So today he comb his hair right.

[@lavapop1900]

Yet some will say this is fake news even though they can see it plain as day 🙄🙄🙄

[@patp8191]

WOW!!! HE REALLY PUT IT IN PLAIN TERMS!!!!!THEY'RE NEVER THIS HONEST!!!!!!

[@SoundLegion]

my opinion of Rand Paul just went up quite a bit.

[@SoundLegion]

yeah hmm. that was harsh. just thought it was brave for a human. Man I hope with the negative attacking attitude many people have out there, that we make it through. Sorry offended you lol. Seriously on the level man . hope we all get a peaceful moment soon. maybe I will start with wishing you the best day ever today. huge love

[@kod5660]

He might have a point if he had not voted for the tax cut...

[@Shapiro-bn6mb]

Tax cuts vs deficit spending are entirely different issues.

[@EB-du3vh]

KOD I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment smh..

[@kod5660]

Cause you say it must be true.. Less tax revenue equals higher deficient.. Cutting spending and keeping the same Tax Revenue would lead to a surplus sooner.. The tax cut was and is insane.. The rich get richer.. The poor get poorer.. As I said he would have a point if not voting for a tax cut that will increase the deficit...

[@kod5660]

Just because he says something does not make it true.. The tax cut is going to lead to larger deficits and is crazy.. You could cut spending and keep the same taxes and therefore pay off the deficit quicker.. All he did is vote for a larger deficit and to make the rich richer.. Or maybe give the poor an extra 1.50 a week Paul Ryan can boast about..

[@EB-du3vh]

KOD you do know you can only pay taxes if you make money right?

[@Michael-yl2iq]

Good, shut it down, because there is no way the gov needs to spend so much.

[@ffsno9078]

Thank you R. Paul! I don't want to go on with this over spending! No more increases in money for safety nets/ welfare programs and no more for defense. Every one of those departments/programs/what not have a buget they need to stick to just like ALL of the American voters, don't care what party you "BELONG" to. Well I'm done being owned by any party! Do your jobs right or get voted out!

[@2vnews902]

3 Cs of Economic Growth: 1. Cut Regulation 2. Cut Spending 3. Cut Taxes Republicans need to stop skipping step #2.

[@danieldougan269]

So very wrong. We must increase taxes on the wealthy, increase domestic social spending, and increase regulations to protect consumers, labor, and the environment. We must strengthen the demand side.

[@landofthelivingskies3318]

This is NOT ENOUGH!! Get rid of the Russian puppet in the white house.

[@ComedicEinstein]

Hillary didn’t win remember

[@MR-ky8lt]

You mean Hillary? No hun she lost even though she rigged and conspired with the Russians. The ONLY COLLUSSION is THE DNC.

[@416argos6]

you're acting like a white cis female

[@landofthelivingskies3318]

No one cares about Hillary Clinton!! This isn't about Hillary Clinton. This is about Trump and his administration's ties to Russia. Also we know about Putin's bot and troll company INTERNET RESEARCH AGENCY and his shell companies GLAVSET...Google that!!

[@vtxdaryl]

Corrine Vermette And who would that be exactly?

[@ronaldcohen8730]

"Everyone is getting what they want." Our children and grandchildren will despise us for enslaving them with debt.

[@landar486_TV]

oh NOW he complains about how big a bill is, and how much debt it will add and how there aren't any amendments?!

[@ken5336]

Nothing even matters anymore #Paul

[@brandonr7915]

Go Rand Paul! He's the only Republican who is conservative and cares about the U.S. nearing bankruptcy. He should have won the Republican's nomination for presidency in 2016. Every other republican is a sell out.

[@bctopper]

I agree. He has filibustered for privacy and against government mass surveillance too. There needs to be more people like him in our government and Senate. What we have right now our corrupt politicians. How can they rack up 20 TRILLION in debt, something all of us Americans have to pay for, and then act like everything is fine? Lmao. Rand Paul is right.

[@runeh3022]

The world just watches on in utter amazement at the continued military spending of the US...

[@ryonhovey4450]

Uh oh. It wasn’t only Papa John who predicted the day of reckoning...

[@brianknickerbocker8518]

The difference is always the same though, Dem deficit helps everyone. Repub deficit only helps the wealthy. Dems didn't just give the wealthiest a huge tax gift.

[@OlafPijl]

Dems deficit would also provide a much larger kickback into the economy.

[@brianknickerbocker8518]

Olaf Pijl Totally agreed ,There is a ton of proof of that, yet the conservative voters for some reason choose to believe FOX, Citizens United and the rest of the right wing lies.

[@torchmanx]

Brian Knickerbocker we need 0 deficit spending our debt is far too large already.

[@holycrapchris]

Deficit spending provides short-term bumps. That is followed by multi-generational economic drag created by debt interest payments.

[@EB-du3vh]

Brian Knickerbocker I can tell you didn't watch the speech but you have a comment lol

[@amolsagar9994]

Politicians from left and right and show boater trump totally forgot what government is for. Its not there to baby sit the americans. This is banana republic nanny state budget. Rand Paul was my number one choice for president but I guess americans have moved passed beyond no return. Imagine this country not able to pay the interest on debts. Distaster of epic proportions is ticking.

[@jmjfanss]

And yet they want to vote for bernie who sold out to the devil.

[@nathanielleeson3318]

Progressive here. I RESEPCT this man. He speaks so much truth! SOOOO much truth! Well said Mr. Paul... well said!

[@LeoRaiders818]

Someone make this guy president !!! Also I'm a democrat but I can appreciate good honesty And this guy seems honest.

[@danieltrammell1916]

This the same guy who voted for tax cut for the rich.

[@Th3M4larky]

Dude, every bracket gets a tax cut, it's not just for the rich. oh my hell...

[@tysloo81]

the money not government money to begin with, this is their money, government took it from them. also who make them rich? everybody, because u believe their marketing tactic. so stop bitching about it.

[@buffteethr]

He is for lower taxes for ALL and lower spending. I always have to shake my head when people say things like that as if people are suppose to feel dirty for wanting to keep most of their money from the poor to middle class to the rich.

[@CrusoeAI]

This is the issue that Paul is saying in the video. The Left always wants more welfare and the Right always want more military. But, Paul wants less of both. Let people keep their own money instead of paying tax to spend on the poor or military.

[@ace0vspades]

You are so politically ignorant, first of all he voted for a tax cut for everybody. 2nd, if you had any knowledge of the issue you would know if you taxed the rich you are so jealous of at a rate of 100% it still would not even come close to fixing the problem. 3rd, the only way to fix the problem is to cut spending. It is time for the people of this country to get their shit together and take care of themselves for a change and stop relying on the government to do it for them.

[@jetsamperes5762]

He sounds like a TV evangelist.

[@audreymuzingo933]

In what way? I don't see that at all.

[@audreymuzingo933]

Are we watching the same video? Rand Paul doesn't have the slightest southern accent, and his passionate shouting is about the only comparison to evangelical preaching one could make. But the content is critically different. Thatcher: "If the right honorable gentlemen could perhaps attend more closely to what I'm saying, rather than how I'm saying it, he may receive a valuable education in spite of himself!"

[@815donalduck]

Amen!

[@audreymuzingo933]

Boneless Coding, I live in Mobile Alabama--the Gulf is a stone's throw from my house, so tell me about "down here". Also I grew up in the midwest so I'm not so used to southern accents that I don't hear them.

[@Virtual-Media]

When compared to Trump he sounds like a genius.

[@suasponte8363]

They all usually say the right thing. Then once in office the system takes over and none of them are able to execute. Its the same cycle over and over....the time for government to fix itself has come and gone. The people are the only ones that can fix it. None of this will ever happen while one of our greatest domestic threats, the media is allowed to hide behind our constitution. Racism will never go away while its a money maker for some and the last excuse for others. If we don't get over it then we cannot get on with it, our country will follow the empires before us that have failed.

[@DylanTreadway56]

STOP MESSING WITH MY TAX REFUND!

[@BladeSong]

He's right and its why we need Mass adoption of Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency The Government can't spend money they don't have with Crypto. Most seem to have forgotten that Bitcoin came about to fix and prevent the Crash in 2008 from happening again. But it can't stop it unless we as a people step up and start investing in a Decentralized Currency that can't be Printed outta Thin Air. And can't be spent without actually having it.

[@donaldjtrumpsucksputinsdic3150]

SPOOKS Craft crypto currency was created by the Russians and they will tank it when they get all your real money.

[@ThreshyNeonz]

Fantastic speech! A republican I get finally respect

[@timotatro4319]

I do not see many Senators choking from Decency or Intellectual honesty.... Ever

[@josephparrish8773]

I agree with him. They need to pull in spending, not expand it.

[@kevinhawley1342]

The last American hero.

[@marbleslab6891]

#2020 Rand Paul

[@misterchristopher76]

Marble Slab nope

[@meh757]

and i see why your name is marble slab.... there is a slab of marble where your brain belongs

[@pittsburghpirate58]

Marble Slab He approved of the corporate tax giveaway which put 1.5 trillion in the pockets of CEOs. Guess who is going to pay for it. YOU!!!

[@-vrtex-1966]

He already tried. Lol

[@mx500a4]

pittsburghpirate58 and guess what every American got a huge tax cut as well. Or do you like giving your money to the government so they can spend it on whether whales on cocaine like sex more or less? I'm sure you can spend your own money better my friend.

[@douglaswong8610]

Honesty is the biggest politician mistake Who’s fault it is- politicians

[@davidreynolds4774]

NOT ANOTHER 600$ HAMMER, A 1,400$ SEAT FOR THE CRAPPER ,

[@cagedtigersteve]

I like how he says nobody has read the bill...then tells us how bad it is. What's your point Rand? You're a hypocrite.

[@RC-cv2jo]

Part of it includes a study of cocaine and the sex habits of quails. Sounds like your kind of bill

[@audreymuzingo933]

Caged you're misinterpreting what he said. He may not have read all the details in the entire bill, but knows enough of what's in it to be pissed about it, and rightfully so. But the part about not getting enough time to read it all and ammend it--that is just as big a problem as the KNOWN flaws in it.

[@miguelcervantes7098]

I'm absolutely gobsmacked....Senator Rand Paul mayjust be one of the very few Republicans who will be employed after the midterms in November.

[@frankiej8988]

Who is he talkingto? No one's there...

[@PlymouthVT]

He would know more about hypocrites than anyone on this planet.

[@RichardBuckerCodes]

who's going to take a 1% paycut across the board? These Mysical Bonus checks that corporate america is being shamed into spending are ONE-TIME. That's what a bonus is; yet the tax cuts are PERMANENT.

[@jfh667]

If you take a 1% pay cut, where do you cut the spending? Healthcare for the kids or luxury sport cars? Education or diamond rings?

[@cynthiamoya8707]

Rand Paul needs to sit and read the whole bill before he showed up in front of the people who make the decision about Mr. Paul's comments.

[@FrodeBergetonNilsen]

Just increase the taxes, if you need more money to spend. As for Rand Paul, first he cut taxes for the rich, then he wants to cut medicare.