Rand Paul: This is the 'dirty, little secret' of inflation

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., calls out the president's inflationary agenda ahead of his State of the Union address on 'Kudlow.'
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[@caddie1a]

Rand Paul should replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader.

[@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z]

Him and his father are good people it's just they never could get too far in the swamp! America First

[@inboxnews]

Can you imagine?

[@johnnyappleseed79]

Great idea.

[@juanitachristner5009]

. . .Or be chosen as vice president .

[@MrBuketman]

If we can’t have Rand, or his dad as president then let’s at least have Rand take Mitch’s resigning position. Rand and his dad Ron are one of the great and honest few.

[@RichardMoore-jg5tl]

Inflation eats away at idle funds. Saving nearly 65% of our household income, we focus on safer investments and living within our means. With investments and additional income, living off dividends becomes possible. With over $300K in my portfolio from prior dividend stock purchases, I continue to buy, especially during drops.

[@NicoleBarker-he2vp]

I think I could really use more guidance to navigate the market, it is completely overwhelming, I've liquidated most of my assets and I could really use some advice on what best to invest into.

[@Jimkoch4458]

I first came across investing in the market in 2019. Already stashed about $80k in savings then, and the free money from the Government was pouring in, increasing inflation rate. I just got an advisor and kept the money there, just because I didn't want to keep the value of the money depreciating in the bank. Tbh, it's the best investment decision I've made since then.

[@RusuSilva]

please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with them?

[@Jimkoch4458]

*Karen Leigh Owens* is the licensed coach I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@RusuSilva]

Thanks for sharing, I just liquidated some of my funds to invest in the stock market, I will need every help I can get.

[@yasmineshoemaker8638]

Why is it that Rand Paul is one of the very few voices of reason in Congress?

[@garybulwinkle82]

Most were educated in public schools!!!

[@noway12510]

Because his father taught him well!

[@stephenhomseydgi3693]

He is not! Current rate is over 3%. President Biden has got it down from over 7% Great Work. Lowest in the World!

[@janetprice85]

Crooks in high office dominate Congress.

[@Intertanker]

Maybe he knows how to identify freeloaders? ;)

[@Victory.hf6ge4md6]

Our Respect from IL to Rand Paul 🇺🇸✊Republican with honor

[@marlu6373]

republican in IL?i can"t belive it .

[@Victory.hf6ge4md6]

@marlu6373 There’s many republicans and real Americans everywhere, You better believe what you see always. Not what you hear. TRUMP 🇺🇸2024

[@bobwhite2]

The very sad thing. Many millions of people who 3 years ago could afford a first home are now priced out.

[@astridgalactic9336]

Yet it's the builders they want to give any help to while pretending it's to help the choked out potential buyers. You know darned well that none of that corporate welfare will be passed on to the purchaser!

[@Lcali43]

Average house is 650k here in cali!

[@jimmyhalo1975]

Keep voting for Democrats and Republicans and this will keep happening.

[@maddhatter3564]

@@astridgalactic9336 wake up. this "blame the rich" thing is very destructive.

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

​@@astridgalactic9336 IMHO, the builders are also victims of economic circumstances that were caused by the banksters. Do you know the rate for bridging loans is as high as credit card interest rate? And the loans given are only 50-60% of the mortgaged collateral market value. Talk about being an economic vampire

[@coolgranddad5430]

Lincoln correctly said "you can't spend your way to prosperity."

[@redskinjim]

Or borrow your way there

[@scytaleghola5969]

No one ever purchased a thing without someone else first investing to make the thing. In other words, "You have to spend money to make money" - - Plautus

[@DorathyJoy]

Inflation hits people a lot harder than a crashing stock or housing market as it directly affects people's cost of living that people immediately feel the impact of. It's not surprising negative market sentiment is so high now. We really need help to survive in this Economy.

[@GeorgeDean-km3wm]

I think I could really use more guidance to navigate the market, it is completely overwhelming, I've liquidated most of my assets and I could really use some advice on what best to invest into.

[@KarenLavia]

Your best option if you are unfamiliar with the markets is to seek advice or help from a consultant or investing coach. I know it sounds simple or generic, but talking to a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and increase my portfolio to roughly 65% since January. For me, it's the best method to enter the market right now.

[@EddyAgnes-vy4kp]

please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with them?

[@KarenLavia]

Finding financial advisors like Margaret Johnson Arndt who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@Suleferdinand]

Thanks for sharing, I just liquidated some of my funds to invest in the stock market, I will need every help I can get.

[@joedipietro3443]

This guy is always spot on . Keep speaking the truth .

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Inflation is caused by corporate greed and massive trump tax cuts to corporations.

[@CatherineWilson8]

Taking early notes from Warren as to the importance of sound asset diversification and risk management It can't be overstated. I've been trying to grow my portfolio for sometime now and it’s been stagnant, I would greatly appreciate any other suggestions.

[@ScottArmstrong12]

Personally, I would say have a mentor. Not sure where you will get an experienced one, but if your knowledge of the market is limited, it seems like a good bet.

[@ritalorrigan]

true, A lot of folks downplay the role of a professional until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for license advisors and came across someone of due diligence, helped a lot to grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to approx. $850k so far.

[@KevinClarke9]

my partner’s been considering going the same route, could you share more info please on the advisor that guides you.

[@ritalorrigan]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with Carol Vivian Constable for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.

[@KevinClarke9]

I just googled her name and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a call.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Don’t tax corporations 25% , Reduce Federal government and spending 25% !

[@Ziegfried82]

Not just corporations. Stop taxing the people's income PERIOD! Folks have no idea how much wealthier they would be without the Feds taking 10-35% of their income!

[@Acquisition1913]

Defund government

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

​@@Ziegfried82 just close the tax loopholes which the megawealthy are exploiting to the hilt. If they want it back, make them pay for upgrading the decaying public infrastructures.

[@michaelsix9684]

abolish foreign aid for 2 full years

[@zion_lion340]

How else are they going to fund the Ukraine war and feed the "migrants" or bail out Haiti for the 50th time

[@rockpadstudios]

Still spending money we don't have no matter who is in power.

[@pinkbeautytwinkle]

Inflation is definitely NOT 3%.

[@GeneralChangOfDanang]

They're very careful to word it that way, when inflation is actually 3%...on top of the 40% of previous inflation.

[@pinkbeautytwinkle]

They only measure the stuff that didn't go up and then say the rise is only 3%.

[@robburgett7956]

It's 5%

[@martensonlee8815]

This is outrageous....jail our corrupt politicians

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

trump's on his way!

[@maddhatter3564]

@@robyoung-pl1gq not likely, his prosecutor in FL is on HER way tho

[@Degenerates-kb6il]

​​@robyoung-pl1gq Trump being held for Z Plan sake oh k 🤣 It's you're faults the Meek oh k

[@RickyG1953]

We would need to build more jails.

[@dasse8717]

How about our corrupt media that sold you on all the endless wars that cost trillions. I remember Fox News being the biggest collprit for years. However we know the grifters who make money pretending to look for accountability would never take responsibility for the propaganda they spew.

[@jamesparker1071]

My Social Security is NOT an "entitlement"......😠

[@shelleys.4265]

U are absolutely correct there Sir!!

[@ninjagirl226]

It kind of is when us in the younger generations know that we are paying into a system we’ll never see. I don’t complain because I don’t want to see my grandparents suffer. I want to see my Mom retire. But that’s the reality of it all. We’ll never see a cent cause the older generations are entitled to it.

[@Richard-or9rt]

​@@ninjagirl226 That's why it should be slowly phased out over the next 20 years. Payouts and payments should be frozen with no increase for inflation. Politicians WILL abuse your retirement if you give them your money.

[@study_legal_history]

You were beguiled, duped and deceived but voluntarily enrolled in it. It is socialism. It is a power of attorney scheme to allow the national government to come into your state, breaking down the separation of powers. Congress owes you nothing under social security, it is just socialism.

[@scottbright595]

yes it is the word means "having a right to something" you are entitled to it because you paid for it

[@treygarver7791]

I work in a UAW plant. He is right. The union rank and file is red.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Wait for the recession and no one buys cars again y’all have to stand up to your union bosses they’re the fat cats making all the money and you know it

[@kylefabbro171]

Which makes absolutely zero sense

[@kevinogles4770]

What a great Senator. Truly cares about Kentuckians and all Americans!

[@sirifail4499]

Student loan forgiveness made some people very happy. And those of us who foot the bill for those deadbeats very angry.

[@Trumplicksballs]

Foot the bill????? What the f*** are you paying for???😂 You're footing the bill from Trump's FAILED TARIFFS ,I don't see you screaming aboutTHAT. YOU'RE PAYING THE BILL FROM TRUMP'S TAX CUT FOR THE RICH . YOU'RE DELUSIONAL

[@kni9ght]

Yeah, I have student loans and their my problem, didn’t vote for the zombie

[@fanciestofcats7111]

Yeah, feel the same way with Trump handing out PPP money with no oversight

[@headspaceandtiming2114]

@@fanciestofcats7111I didn’t like it either but it’s not the same. Hind sight on the “pandemic” is getting us clarity. Forgiving student loans is a blatant attempt at votes by having some citizens pay for another’s debt. Night and day.

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Waaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!

[@sirifail4499]

Biden, “what are you complaining about? Inflation is lower, so prices are going down.” Can somebody explain to him that while they may not be going as quickly as before, they certainly aren’t going down.

[@Trumplicksballs]

Your name is f****** spot on. You are a failure😂 Since when does the president control the price of items in your country. Unless of course you're Trump and you put tariffs on millions of items that American people are paying for. Don't hear anybody whining about that huh. It's going to be so nice in November when Republicans are out😂

[@June-tb4vi]

Just one of his many lies

[@user-hj9dh6cx9o]

Prices are still going up. Been to the grocery store lately ?

[@Trumplicksballs]

You obviously FAILED MATH.

[@Trumplicksballs]

@@user-hj9dh6cx9o Trumptards are truly delusional. What you think, Trump is going to wave his magic wand and prices will go down???🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Tards.

[@followyourbliss973]

Why don't our politicians know anything about basic money management!

[@danielclark2864]

That's what I'm saying

[@jimzischka1249]

They're all millionaires themselves...

[@bucknut9475]

It’s not their money so they don’t care. They find clever ways to make our money their money and problems they create along the way get to be our problems.

[@markflood9755]

Cause they can print it

[@royc5936]

They know exactly how to manage money...as long as it's enriching themselves and their families. They could give a rats a ss about your family and its standard of living.....

[@frankromero4048]

Rand Paul ; Can we the people, put you in charge of the Treasury ???

[@WeRunderSeige]

Need to stop sending money to all these other countries.

[@Trumplicksballs]

😭😭😭😩😩😩 waaaaaaaahhhh waaaaaaaahhhh waaaaaaaahhhh You people would be comical if it wasn't so pathetic.

[@matthewjohnson1211]

In some cases, it’s best to keep them there -I.e. Hatti for example.

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Inflation is caused by corporate greed and massive trump tax cuts to corporations.

[@June-tb4vi]

Like what just happened... Johnson voted yes to give another 60B to Ukraine... Behind our backs!!

[@jimmyhalo1975]

They are printing it. It doesn’t exist. It’s inflationary.

[@libbybassett3120]

Quit calling Social Security an “entitlement”

[@shelleys.4265]

Absolutely! Just because they have used it fraudulently, they seem to think it is their money!

[@Pete391]

I draw SS and it is an entitlement.............................Something you are entitled to if you paid in enough........................So people it is an entitlement....................Because your entitled to it..

[@platinumuschannel]

It actually is by definition, feelings be damned.

[@shopkins5850]

You aren’t entitled to it. You didn’t pay into anything. Government can reduce payouts to zero if they want. SCOTUS ruled in Nestor v. Fleming in the 60’s. Government ripped you off.

[@AjitMD]

Ponzi scheme?

[@MRBIG999]

Rand Paul, one of the best conservatives in Congress. Keep up the good work sir. And if anyone is reading this and wants to they should give him a contribution. We as conservatives need to start rewarding solid conservatives like this that can communicate well!

[@legacymedia8468]

The media is currently barraged with a lot of economic data right now. It takes a lot to see beyond the whole ocean of news and focus on what is important, which is that no matter how low stocks go, they always bounce back. I really ignore all the news and keep investing. I recently allocated about $321k to put in the market as we anticipate a crash. Any recommendations?

[@robinkindig9770]

Rand is awesome- from a proud Kentuckian and business owner.

[@OscarFSaleh]

Rand Paul is definitely presidential material. We need a leader with common sense and honesty.

[@JLMarksSr]

And his father Ron should have been President, they both have the same good sense

[@OscarFSaleh]

​@@JLMarksSr Agree. Sadly, most people are easily manipulated to exchange their votes for “free stuff” that builds a dependent-society and creates inflation.

[@kathleenmurphy1875]

Social security is not an entitlement ugh!

[@shelleys.4265]

Absolutely correct Mam!!

[@rrkunath]

Absolutely incorrect. It's an entitlement because you are entitled to exactly because you paid into it. Spend some time learning what the words the government uses and why.

[@eduardobraga9137]

It absolutely is. Social Security is a socialist pozi scheme by definition.

[@Houndini]

Like SSI we paid into our whole working lives. For years Politicians been borrowing from & never paying that fund back. It was used as a free loan for their own benefits . Research it yourself.

[@rrkunath]

I have. Your comment is completely inaccurate.

[@mwase7782]

​@@rrkunathlol

[@GrandpaShark]

SSI is not the same as Social Security.

[@christopherbasham1551]

Stop all foreign aid, close all foreign military bases.

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

not 1912 anymore trumper.

[@appropriatetilde7802]

That foreign aid and those military bases are exactly why you are paid more for knowing less than other people around the world. But, yes, absolutely, let's return to meritocracy rather than rely on global theft.

[@johnsincek9636]

​@@robyoung-pl1gqeverything America touches goes to pooh

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

❤❤

[@christopherbasham1551]

@@robyoung-pl1gqNot a Trumper dummy.

[@user-ei2lm6us2e]

RON PAUL WAS A GREAT MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND HIS SON IS JUST AS BRILLIANT.. .I live abroad and the dollar has declined by more than 1/2

[@AmishEcstasy]

Ron Paul was the greatest President we never had

[@Ziegfried82]

I love Ron Paul, I love Rand Paul. I loved Ross Perot. America deserves better than Joe Biden and Donald Trump!

[@daniellaney7704]

Rand Paul is right on the money. Hes not in the swamp Rand Paul is a real patriot. From before the line starts at 6am in Louisville Kentucky LAP Ford plant union employee you have my vote everytime you run. Keep fighting the swamp Rand 💪 stay strong

[@garybulwinkle82]

It's fighting the insanity! These politicians are not of sound mind!! We're broke and in debt, and they want to give away money!?

[@et34t34fdf]

Paul has become just another career politician, when is he going to get a real job, in the private sector?

[@daniellaney7704]

@et34t34fdf Rand Paul was an ophthalmologist in bowling green Kentucky before being voted in to the senate. Hes not a swamp member the man is a patriot not a uniparty sellout. Ron paul was a doctor then a senator too. Learn something new, expand your mind learn the facts opinion maker lol 😆 😅 😄 😂

[@et34t34fdf]

@@daniellaney7704 And since then, he has been living on a government check. Time to get back to a real job, he has been stuck in the sentate for way too long already.

[@Ziegfried82]

@@et34t34fdf OK. So who do you have in mind to replace him? And you do realize we don't have term limits for the CONgress yet correct? Rand Paul could be a lifer if he keeps getting voted in, and he can keep bragging about his private sector cred before he got in. Obviously you are new to this game, welcome friend.

[@lakeguy65616]

Best Senator during my lifetime!

[@Alfredheranndez]

Big ups and big love for the awesome daily content. Because inflation devalues your savings, it compels everyone to be an investor. Meaning you need to preoccupy yourself or offload your time/energy to the study of investment opportunities both of which are very costly. Thanks to Christopher Alexander Walter for showing me the appropriate way to get into bitcoin investing and trading with his trade signal and investing guidelines. Investing and trading are more than just having TA skills. There is a big component of discipline and emotional maturity, that one has to work on! Time in the market vs. timing the market. If you keep that mentality as an investor, you will stay calm during the storm! Within some months I was making a lot more money and have continued on that same path with Christopher Alexander Walter

[@Alfredheranndez]

He's mostly on Telegrams, using the user name

[@Alfredheranndez]

@Gainwithwalter7

[@Luissierra12373]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom..

[@Layanalisa]

Over the years, I've been a part of numerous trading programs, sifting through a barrage of information. Yet, nothing has come close to the sheer clarity, depth, and precision of Alexander Walter insights. It's akin to finding a diamond in a coal mine.

[@Chuckstrom822]

Spot on. The market presents different. opportunities to create passive Income, with the right mentor and proper understanding you're good to go.

[@noname-fn6cp]

The eyes are the portal to the soul, even if the body sleeps. ❤️‍🔥

[@doodoohead411]

If you would cut govt. pay checks by 10-15 % this would go away

[@sabaha4637]

Change is coming..,,, soon.

[@snapfinger1]

Excellent description of the FED having to react & cover for unsecured gov’t spending.

[@kirklamb3270]

Well if you hadn't stolen the whole of the trust fund, spent all the overages since the mid 80's, SS would cost you nothing. The 1.5 trillion we pay out yearly would be covered!! Surprise, surprise.

[@rrkunath]

That's completely inaccurate. No one stole anything. Stop spreading old, erroneous conspiracy theories.

[@dr.markevers8331]

The Social Security Trust fund buys US Treasury Securities. The fund is still there. The biggest issue is the number of workers paying into the system is much smaller than it initially was. With baby boomers retiring payouts will exceed SSI tax revenues into the system.

[@rrkunath]

@@dr.markevers8331 exactly correct!

[@maddhatter3564]

Social Security NEVER was a "trust fund" its always been a ponzy scheme.

[@appropriatetilde7802]

@@rrkunath Actually, the 'theoriest' here is you. There is a clear record of theft of Social Security, to the order of nearly 3 trillion. Did I say theft, I meant "borrowed", silly me...

[@user-li2me1wy4l]

Rand Paul doesn't get the praise he deserves.......that's how you know he spits facts

[@TheCullousus]

His father did good work too but was black listed by the media.

[@shopkins5850]

SCOTUS determined it is an entitlement back in the 60’s. Can’t remember the case name.

[@jerroldrieger5345]

​@@TheCulloususthat's normal when it comes from democrats msm

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

THta;s how you know he's full of it

[@beverlywilliams2840]

Are they gonna push the issues about the farmers!! Amish farmers are being raided and in court, they itch no complaints/ concerns from customers or family , for atleast 2 centuries, trying to say he cannot farm for even his family ??? Weird?!!they tested and found nothing, even when they abused that!!

[@sedg03]

❤ it's just a small underclass group. Weve seen indigenous native *women & children* be disappeared from Idaho, & 4-corners area, and West Canada for past 10 years. What did you, or the Amish do to help them? Maui indig Natives? Did you stand UNITED w them over DEW attack by Biden? What about Chile and their DEW attack.. What did you do to help them? LDS CHURCH in last 3 years have bought up 400,000 acres of farmland, in Nebraska alone Why disappear indig Natives (traced to Phoenix where their trail goes... cold)? Why Amish? Why Maui indig Natives Why Chilean area full of Indig natives attacked? You simply lack all understanding if what our constitution and our amendments SAY, much less what it means.. and it would appear you have no idea how to live a life of freedom. Thus, why you and the tiny small group you've chosen to support are dooming us all.

[@winston1788]

When bureaucrats retire don't replace.

[@mikee4639]

And then Blackrock and the others took control of Bitcoin from my understanding. It’s not right and should not be allowed What is the point of a Budget when the Govt takes no notice, yet expect the public to live within their means IMO

[@daisyrosario3438]

Social security is not an entitlement! Its what we paid for!

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Had the Social Security tax been put into a safe market fund , untouched , we wouldn’t be talking about it so much ! I think Americans could do a better job looking after their own health , making a big difference keeping cost down on Medicare ! I have no confidence in the majority of idiots running DC ! The good politicians with any business sense are far and few between !

[@shelleys.4265]

Absolutely!!

[@tj8771]

Medicare is a deduction we pay on our paystub. Are you saying that isn't an entitlement also?

[@rrkunath]

It's an entitlement because you're entitled to BECAUSE you paid into it. Spend some time to understand the terms the government uses and why it uses them.

[@tj8771]

Any money that is TAXED goes through the government, then given back out to citizens as a social program. Social security payments all our lives is NOT your money to be repayed to you. It is a clever way to TAX you, and it goes into the general fund. Making people dependent. And vote for them.

[@BruceMcCluskey]

1 trillion every 100 days is what is being spent.

[@GrandpaShark]

Actually, that would be great. $3.65 trillion per year in spending would be manageable. Unfortunately, it is by that much that spending exceeds revenue. Much worse.

[@bucknut9475]

And it doesn’t matter which party is in charge. Both are irresponsible with future people’s money so that can gain favor with current people’s votes and line their pockets with the future earnings of people who don’t have a voice about how the money is being spent.

[@THESPATHARIOS]

@@GrandpaShark that's new debt piled on to each and every american citizen, how is it great? The bankers print it out of nothing and throw it on us.

[@indyrunnerii]

Just for record, Social Security is NOT an "entitlement ". I worked for 70 years and the government required I pay into Social Security. Now that I am at the age to withdraw MY Social Security and Congress wants to call it an entitlement! Sorry but the government received money from me, now it's time for me to earn my mandatory investment from social security. It's the term "entitlement " that I take exception to!!!

[@shelleys.4265]

Absolutely correct!

[@Ziegfried82]

It is in fact an entitlement. You are drawing money from younger workers paychecks, that's how this ponzi scheme works (or doesn't work LOL!). There was no SS lockbox.

[@1620rx]

Ummm worked 70 yrs. How old are you?

[@davidleavitt3804]

I don't like how he says social security and medicare is an "entitlement" which it is not.We taxpayers have that taken from all of us,so it is ours not the governments.If he is referring to people getting it that didn't pay into it,then he is correct and it should stop NOW

[@shelleys.4265]

💯

[@shelleys.4265]

​@@st6576but for the majority of americans that have been forced to pay soc. Security and medicare IT IS NOT!

[@rrkunath]

You don't understand how "entitlement" is used by the government. It's an entitlement, because you're entitled to it exactly because you paid into it. And, the government MUST pay you.

[@astridgalactic9336]

It would help greatly if they stopped dishing out to all of those illegals!

[@markbeeson2858]

Understand and agree. He should differentiate between what's earned and unearned.

[@waltlowry4297]

Debt is killing our country.

[@gregfawcett5152]

It is a tax via inflation that we all pay but it hurts the poor the hardest!

[@mindbodyinstitute2652]

@@gregfawcett5152 Yes and no. If the debt/new currency outpaces Real GDP growth it causes inflation if not, it just prevents deflation.

[@gregfawcett5152]

Well the printing of money has outpaced the GDP...hence inflation which is a tax on everybody...@@mindbodyinstitute2652

[@gail121689]

The powers to be in government talk about social security as an entitlement, but they forget one thing it’s forced taxation, if you have work a 40 hour job 40 plus years you where forced to pay SSI out of your check with the promise that you would receive a check from the government upon retirement at 65 or 70, SO NOW HOW IS THIS AND Entitlement?

[@GeneralChangOfDanang]

It's an entitlement because people that never worked a day in their lives are also receiving social security checks.

[@gail121689]

@@GeneralChangOfDanang I understand what you’re saying, but still it’s not fair to call SSI and entitlement for those who work 40+ years and were forced to pay the SSI tax that they could’ve otherwise used to benefit one’s personal retirement 401(k) program so now you want to take it away from those who have retired and are about to retire. Once again, if the United States government would use their tax money wisely spend it appropriately they wouldn’t have the current money crisis .

[@greensandbeansgaming1358]

fight for $15, tax corporations, tariffs duh!

[@SatansDonkey666]

Why $15? Are you admitting government has devalued our wages and lying about inflation? Doctors used to get $15 an hour.

[@martinsnook1061]

One of the few HONEST who govern.

[@russell-gt1dy]

Half of New York City is on Medicaid. That is an embarrassing statistic

[@HighCountryRambler]

But Medicaid is a State Run fund.

[@charlotterentzke7970]

Agree 100%.... Rand Paul will fit in perfectly as leader of the Republicans . He has everything that's needed for that position.. . Don't overlook this !!!

[@jeanvaljean3678]

cowardly Republicans..

[@thedopplereffect00]

Stop giving money to foreign countries

[@shelleys.4265]

It is not entitlements!!!!!! We have been forced to pay that all our lives, it is all our MONEY! I think it's just ridiculous that politicians want to punish us for their fraudulent spending. Find another way to pay for your fraud!!! How about drill, drill, drill for paying off our country's debt!! Remember who you work for!!! That is WE THE PEOPLE in case you forgot! I like u Rand Paul, but stay away from the money we have been forced to pay for retirement!!! Yall may wanna work in Senate or Congress to your 80s and 90s, but most Americans dont want to work to our 80s and 90s

[@soacespacestation8556]

A comment section rant wont help, you should start a protest or smt

[@shelleys.4265]

@@soacespacestation8556 well sure that would be nice, but unlike the college students and libs....I work for a living, so protesting is not usually feasible. Not only that, since I am a Republican, most likely i would get thrown in jail

[@vernonfisher857]

What nobody is talking about is how the inflation is devastating the retired, elderly. Those still in the workforce will gradually get updated wages (pay raises) to recover much of the eroded.buying power but those on fixed income are dealing with huge deficits in their income for the rest of their lives and many are too old and sick to get back into the work force. Way to go politicians; screw the elderly while lining your own pockets. Younger workers can take on a second job to make ends meet and petition bosses for raises; many elderly are faced with eating cat food. What a country.

[@SatansDonkey666]

The "entitlements" ARE THE FRAUDULENT SPENDING! Like Social Security. Government steals $1 from you in 1960 when it could buy a nice sit down meal and gives it back to you today when it can't even buy a pack of gum. And you try to buy a nice meal today and realize since every old person is getting a check every month the Business can charge what they want as that SS check created artificial demand. It distorts free markets and harms us all. The better answer is to stop stealing it in the first place, stop printing, and start giving Consumers our power back.

[@shelleys.4265]

@@vernonfisher857 agreed, but I am a nurse and u would think u would think I would be one of the first to get cost of living raise... .yep not one penny.

[@tombecky3544]

Good job thanks keep it up love ranpual

[@Gocubsgo1958]

Nothing will change till biden is gone

[@johnscott5105]

Borrowed money is expensive money because its multiples with interest. This is what all the good economists are worried about. The debt is getting more expensive by the day just to pay the interest on it.

[@SM-yw5nm]

I like this Senator, he makes lots of sense in every topic. I’ve been saying this for a long time. SSA and Medicare are not entitlements, welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, section 8 and SSI and free housings are entitlement.

[@davidsauer3155]

Why is no one questioning the people in the budget department about our spending? We need to hear their answers and to be put in thair place.

[@deejay7060]

What Rand Paul is saying about union worker’s supporting republicans is very accurate. I’m a union carpenter, and I talk to a lot of guys on job sites, including other trades. About 75-80% are voting republican, while our union heads support democrats.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Honest, truthful conversation……what a concept

[@Hands2HealNow]

Social Security,Pensions, domestic infrastructure seem to be the only actual essential spending.

[@robertbombace9153]

Rand paul, a man of integrity and Common Sense❤

[@neildutson1098]

Always appreciated both Rand and his father's fiscal conservancy. Not very many members of congress with this kind of financial sense. How long before we see what comes after a trillion.

[@fredc3543]

All I heard last night [SOTU] was more spending and taxing. Oh, and I saw the DEMs cheering on every costly program that adds nothing to the productivity of our economy. It was almost too much watching the cesspool of assembled politicians the people have elected.

[@study_legal_history]

"You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system, that they will fight to protect it." The Matrix.

[@followyourbliss973]

We should elect good business management people to run the country instead of lawyers! With the deficit growing and growing as it is, our politicians clearly don't know what they're doing!

[@aaa7189]

What is so hard ? Cut 2 -3% across the board every year across the board except SS and Medicare. Did Rand ever confront Johnson on spending ?

[@rogerdorsey7823]

BOTH PARTIES ARE TOO COMPLIMENTARY OF EACH OTHER TO OFFER A SOLUTION TO ANY OF THE MAJOR ISSUES AND GIVE HONEST CITIZENS LEADERSHIP.

[@ksorsomeplace]

If they'd go after the fraud in Medicare/Medicaid that'd help. If they actively take a responsible look at how the government is adding to the health costs and reduce those burdens, the taxpayer would see a benefit. In both instances, the dollars would do more/go further. Yet, the Congress can't be troubled to actually do some work. Bring in the corporate cost cutters...see what they'd put on the chopping block. 1% is really a very small cut...most taxpayers are suffering more of a cutback than that. Yet, he has been unable to convince Congress to take any action even at a minuscule 1% level. The reality is that voters need to express this desire, too. Voting in some people who will be better stewards would be a good start.

[@TheFatGandalf]

We are at a point where having a high percentage of the population paying $0 in taxes is not feasible. Those people are at the high and low income levels. Everyone needs a skin in the game even if it $1 per paycheck. If you want to be truly fair it’s time for the Flat Tax to return because it pretty much guarantees everyone has a skin in the game.

[@Duude125]

A Flat Tax would benefit the wealthy and hurt the poor.

[@MAhole617]

Rand Paul has to be Senate Leader. No other reasonable option at this point.

[@robinperronjones5024]

The fundamentals of “fiscal management” does not apply to the US Government. Mismanagement of tax funds and a large government contingent of employees, investigate this for savings.

[@calvinlong1265]

Social Security IS NOT an entitlement!!

[@DrHarryT]

Social security IS NOT an "entitlement" It is a financial obligation the government has maintained for the funds "people" have paid into their entire working lives.

[@judib7552]

You have to get in to be able to do anything. If you bring up cuts, people won't vote for you. Our system is messed up.

[@bobbyadkins6983]

Who would have ever thought this would even be possible, the debt America is in? There's no excuse for what our foolish leaders have done. Absolutely none.

[@everettecarpenter6606]

Cut the spending and at least try to balance the budget. Ask yourself, how much more inflation can you afford?

[@Blackearthexcavationandtiling]

He should be president ..... only thiing he is wrong about is the fed - get rid of the fed, then the govt would have no choice but to live within its means

[@cranbers]

We should not be giving away money to other countries when we have to barrow it. That makes zero sense. How about we give loans with interest?

[@buddyrye9190]

Why isn't a balanced budget a constitutional amendment? This is ridiculous children trying to solve the nation's problems.

[@cindybain6054]

The judicial system is a joke It's revolving door Where's the justice in that

[@tp9938]

Larry, please talk about MMT and how it became our monetary policy.

[@user-sf1gx8vk1b]

Expand the historical view. It has been multiple administrations and congressional votes that have put us on this path. Not just Biden, not just Trump. We lost it all when the Supreme Court gave corporate America the right to contribute to/bribe our elected officials. Inflation works for them. Congress works for them.

[@mrartdeden]

Rand Paul is the MAN! He should be in a leadership position inside the Republican party!

[@brendak7781]

We need someone that actually does what they campaign on. We need to stop the governments spending

[@atruefreethinker1944]

another dirty little secret about inflation no one really addresses... when there is a sales tax, the local govt makes more because sales taxes are percentage based so you pay more in taxes when inflation happens. it's not just the cost of the item. that should outrage people. the local sales taxes should lower during extreme inflation.

[@Duude125]

This is also why Democrats keep pushing the Federal minimum wage increase.

[@BBBBBB-sz3iw]

Social security is not an entitlement. If it were nobody would have to pay anything in.

[@j.kaymetcalf-benton6600]

Here’s a thought! WHY are people calling Congress telling them to vote NO on banning TikTok BUT NOT CALLING TO BALANCE THE BUDGET? Because TikTok is more important, even to Joe Biden.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thanks Rand!

[@DynastyJr]

Let’s raise taxes and cut spending in half

[@jonlbdg]

Have serious disagreements with Rand Paul on his isolationist tendencies but he is spot on in his fiscal conservatism

[@bradypatton1094]

I just dropped off a 24 year old, married guy with one - child. He works 3 1/2 jobs to support family.

[@shelleyhoward-davies3579]

I would love a ballpark figure of how much the open border is costing in terms of money going directly to the illegals: debit cards, phones, housing, food, medical, etc. I think that figure would cause even a Democrat to backpedal.

[@samgriess438]

5:05 and thats what its all about letting these immigrants in to make these rich even richer!!! at the cost of our tax dollars

[@smcg1938]

The is my current favorite reporter with one of my favorite politicians

[@johnglover6657]

Rand Paul is the person I would have liked to see as President. He has every quality we need to run our economy and foreign policy.

[@patricklondon962]

The federal government has 2.8 million employees. What do you mean we can't cut spending? What happened to the idea of a small government the founding fathers talked about?

[@edb3877]

"You have to talk about entitlements because it's 2/3 of the budget." Yes, it is and yes you do... IF you have any kind of courage that directs you to tell the brutal truth instead of a comforting lie. This country is being spent into abject national poverty, yet most of our politicians are absolutely blind to this fact.

[@joekulik999]

How about cutting down our bloated Defense Budget instead cutting down on Social Programs ??? In my 74 years as an American, I've seen this nation WASTE untold Trillions on our War Machine, yet National Security hasn't improved at all. Close down American military bases around the World and cut back on foreign aid. I want an America for all the people, and not just for the Military-Industrial Complex.