Senator Rand Paul discusses individualism, freedom, and national security on Uncommon Knowledge

This week on Uncommon Knowledge, Senator Rand Paul discusses his political ideas, ideals, and philosophies, noting that "we're all born with an instinct towards individualism." He gives his insights into dealing with immigration, unemployment, foreign policy, national security, taxes, personal responsibility, and many other issues. Senator Paul's unique perspective and solutions could be a starting point for getting the United States back on track.

[@jereladjohnson]

Rand Paul, gives me hope. Hope that our country can get back on track..

[@cascadehopsrule]

this is a joke right? he works for the establishment just like the rest

[@cascadehopsrule]

***** You are talking semantics, he is a statist like most politicians, not a statesmen. Plus the fact that he endorsed Sanford he lost all credibility to me. Rand won't change anything from the statist quo because he works FOR the establishment not the people.

[@EmmanuelGoldstein74]

You're joking, right? He is hated by the establishment. Rand Paul is one of the good guys and you need to support him,

[@newblack7622]

I like Rand as well as his father. No politician will save us but if we find the ones with good sense, it will be easier for us to do our job of forcing them to do some good in government. Instead of banging our heads against a wall thats built out of off based extremist right and left wingers.

[@OhWell0]

@@newblack7622 iS AUTOMATION IN YOUR political VOCAB?

[@TruthRevoltNews]

Rand is a great Champion for freedom principles, Is he right on everything...NO but he is much better then 90% of the others in our government :)

[@turanoral]

"Don't look towards your politicians for all the answers..." What an amazing guy. Personal responsibility!

[@Norie92]

It's so strange when a politician is actually honest. Rand Paul 2016.

[@ggmo3664]

+tonyhuynhtwo Intelligent people are aware of the fallacy of "polls".

[@denisethuman8153]

I'm loving Rand Paul, very articulate and able to see where he stands, no bull.

[@rockybensch8175]

'If tyranny and oppression ever come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.' ~ James Madison

[@samandrastek]

Rocky Bensch Russia

[@robinsss]

war on terror

[@mrgruffy4499]

"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always vote for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world's greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years." Alexander Tyler, Scottish history professor 1787

[@MrDanielfff777]

Nice, watching from the UK

[@DeadInTheHeadd]

Great interview. But please, for the love of God, tell me that peter robinson isn't wearing a clip-on tie

[@jamesphoenix411]

what a great man

[@user-yd8wp8rz2b]

This was an excellent interview.

[@divisioneight]

Both Mr. Paul and his father have created a youth movement of dyed hair, piercings and tweets that is constitutionally smart and minutemen and women of our basic freedoms. And for that there must be accolades given to these men who changed the "traditional" Republican discussion to one that an entire new generation of amazing kids who will lead us when we are old and grey. The future indeed looks filled with Hope when I hear words like these.

[@arcad1an292]

Flat tax!

[@TheSmartLawyer]

Amen!

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

It's hard to talk about Libertarianism because usually, you're trying to explain it to someone with the mentality of a teenager who still looks to the parental government structure for approval of what to do with their own body and mind. Smdh

[@TheSuicidalBird]

Paul has, in my opinion, the basic understanding on how to start repairing America's economy, foreign image and dignity. He needs to be the next President.

[@nelbmahs]

26 people accidentally disliked this video

[@YorickReturns]

Thank you! Please invite Ron Paul too! That interview will get so many views.

[@vidyanandbapat8032]

We all are born with an instinct towards individualism.

[@gatersaw]

You might really enjoy Bill Still's new documentary; "Jekyll Island". Excellent history and insights from a monetary historian.

[@spanaker]

i hope rand will keep his word

[@TheSmartLawyer]

I think he will, but I agree with you

[@drfreedom11]

Its therapeutic to hear a politician speak the truth and site facts as opposed to well.... all the rest of the liars.

[@CountArtha]

The trouble is that many small businesses file as individuals. Really, as long as there's an income tax, there should be a corporate tax at the same rate. This assumes a flat rate, of course, which we don't have.

[@nemac23]

I heart still hurts from his endorsement of Mitt Romney :'(

[@MaryJaneOctane]

The "law of the border" point is so dead on. Conservatives dont "hate" illegals! They feel distrustful of the FEDERAL government not doing their damn job!

[@reasonablespeculation3893]

What is the use of a flat 17% Fed Tax,,, when the States, Cities. Counties, School districts, can each add 3%, 5%, 10% or ANY %%% with NO LIMIT,,, plus Real Estate tax, plus sales tax.. plus privilege tax, plus per capitia tax....goes on and on,,, with no limit. Too many taxing authorities... Each having NO limit,,,, and NO overall maximum % limit per person..

[@CountArtha]

Reagan didn't use "force" against the Soviet Union; he used hard power. There is a difference.

[@Neo2012100]

great interview.

[@cynthiamason2466]

Rand Paul looks very, very, tired. I pray that no matter what happens that Killary Clinton does not end up living in the White House again. If she does and we take it laying down then we get what we deserve. Period. I will keep praying until it is over and I honestly believe God will make things turn our right for the rest of us. Peace Out.

[@arcad1an292]

Why should there be Federal Benefits in the first place? Remove the benefits, free the market, lower government spending, GET RID OF WELFARE STATE! Right On!!!!!!

[@Jewels53C]

WISE ARCADIAN yeah and no more taxes. that is our money.

[@xbox360919]

Rand Paul you got my Vote I like your Libertarian views on Freedom.

[@654321poiuytrewq0987]

you can't tax a business, all that happens is they raise their prices and the costumer pays their taxes. there is only one way to do taxes and that is putting a tax on every single transaction.

[@newblack7622]

Libertarianism is the only real way to bridge political, racial and economic devides.

[@togocure]

Glad to see Rand Paul on here. I love Rand Paul.

[@davidobed8459]

Rand Paul you are the best!

[@MagnusCattus]

If he won, I think it would prove the USA isn't insane.

[@thomasanderson6426]

God bless Rand & Ron Paul

[@davidalancoia389]

People who claim knowledge of the Constitution should unerstand what a bill of attainder is. Rand Paul seems to understand.

[@samking73]

I Stand With Rand!

[@Jewels53C]

The part that I think that needs to be done is the balance of our ecconomy. I am for the flat tax. I have been a liberatarian since 1972 however i have voted for republican where needed. I voted for one democrat and that will never happen again.

[@chevanwilson1]

I am Agnostic(thank you DEAn Koontz) But realistically, i beleive that a power greater than us all(humans) has been at play since the beginning of man. And it is almost time to harvest us.

[@aaronofamericafirstandpatr2522]

This is a great interview, explains well and brings out his character some.

[@davidobed8459]

Rand Paul you're a great human being. God bless you!

[@abside30glu]

Senator Rand Paul discusses individualism, freedom, and national security on Uncommon Knowledge Published on 14 Jun 2013 This week on Uncommon Knowledge, Senator Rand Paul discusses his political ideas, ideals, and philosophies, noting that "we're all born with an instinct towards individualism." He gives his insights into dealing with immigration, unemployment, foreign policy, national security, taxes, personal responsibility, and many other issues. Senator Paul's unique perspective and solutions could be a starting point for getting the United States back on track. Category News & Politics APR 25, 2016

[@truthcantbesilenced4533]

iduvidualism is a fundamental idea for success... However That only applies so far as we all live together and have to take care of one another as well . These two ideas have to find a common ground.

[@byronsaeed837]

Senator Rand Paul Speaks at Berkeley Forum WATCH

[@scawarren]

I'll second that :)

[@micdailing]

Great Interview!!! BTW, I am a Christian libertarian.

[@hochha]

Senator Paul, the difference between being alive and an individual is in fact physical separation. Once seperated your are an individual and alive, prior to that you are symbiotic. And yes abortion is killing an unborn baby. Free will carries heavy responsibilities.

[@luckyjude]

Senator Rand Paul donated $ 600.000 towards our budget deficit!!! Why don't every Senator do the same! We stand with Rand!!

[@jimmylopez433]

Absolutely!

[@richardburton6838]

I would vote for him if my vote counted.

[@dawnbushong6173]

he has my vote

[@w00dyblack]

awesome.

[@Jewels53C]

I am for Rand Paul. but, Ted Cruz does look interesting. Maybe for Vice President

[@twinkiesdidnsurvive]

+Steve Aro He did vote for the Freedom act, but Cruz voted Nay for the TPP

[@FloridaGators2004]

Democrats and Republicans! Rand is the man that we need.

[@cjboac9864]

Absolutely I have the highest respect for Senator Rand Paul! Very rare congressman indeed because he actually cares & tells the truth!

[@diannadimare2451]

I would vote for Rand Paul for President, he sends a long overdue message. Keep up the good fight for our country, we, Americans need you!!!

[@LibertyDownUnder]

Most likely Rand would agree with you, but there needs to be a transition to this rather than a sudden cut that will result in a voter backlash.

[@danielpohl29]

Man, I wish he became president. This is the man that can bring true change to America!!! Rand Paul 2020

[@nofalltoofar]

Let's look at immigration and welfare like college courses. Let's assume open borders and open enrollment as the standard. There are two classes open. One is a rigorous yet extremely useful course on systems analysis which emphasizes learning to diagnose problems and fix them. Some fail. The other is an "appreciating contemp music" class. It's easy and enjoyable. All pass. Who registers for which course? Who immigrates to which country? Difficulty with opportunity attracts hard workers.

[@TheBongReyes]

Or vice versa in my opinion. Both are great gentlemen...

[@bythewaygamingunlimited4664]

amen brother

[@merlingrim2843]

17% across the board is too high. The federal government needs to become drastically more efficient. 7-10% is more appropriate and becomes a driving force to improve efficacy and reduce the both the size and opportunity for overreach.

[@TomKilworth]

The point on the "Syrian rebels" is spooky

[@vickifischer-rasmussen3850]

keeping the government out of the bedroom is not synonymous with allowing women to use abortion as a means of contraception.

[@Enedrapvp]

STAND WITH RAND... but not for 13 hours.

[@000JP]

16:57 Whats with that salute? lol

[@winmine0327]

I think Rand's 'trust but verify' amendment might be cruel to people to have the best of intentions and efforts in working and being good temporary citizens, but then have to be illegal when the president doesn't keep enough violent people out.

[@dukerwong3900]

I believe that President Bush 43's Israel support speech said correctly by either strategy wise or the cherishing attitude to our ally Israel. He showed to ones who try hard to get rid of Israel that we America is strongly stand by our ally Israel, that would absolutely truncate their invators' morals and highten our ally Israel's moral at the same time. It shows the friendship and support as well as to show the world the benefits of being America's friends, allies or who strongly and firmly stand by for America's legacies. President Reagan, President Bush 41 and President Bush 43 are all great patriotic and very experienced top leveled Governing leaderships of tremendous experiences. I also agree with the Sen Paul's pro-life suggestions. Because the human lives are precious and need to be cherished and protected. Also it often subjects the cruelties and very inhuman. Moreover, those unborn future babies will absolutely become America's most valuable assets of America's most trusted populations who will bravely protect and defend America and kill enemies, if we are invated. If we just imagine how lovely those babies as soon as coming to the world, we may will be very regret to kill them. It's so sad. Because it doesn't matter either African Americans' babies, White Americans' babies, Spanish Speakers' babies, Asians' babies, or others' babies, they are all very cute. How can we imagine that we would take away their right to choose to live in such amazing country -America instead of being killed under their own parents' permissions. People can think wrong and regret later, because we are humans. This's why our Gov't need to educate people to cherish their own future generations as well as the best policies to protect America's future valuable generations.

[@Sumoto999]

Great guest for Uncommon Knowledge. I love Senator Paul.

[@brendanmcmahan2368]

Commentary of 27 January 2014 J.R. Nyquist Continuing our analysis from last week, we now must look at the U.S. domestic situation. The best overview, which largely remains current, is that offered by James Burnham in The Suicide of the West, p. 249: During the current century the liberal ideology has gradually increased over the formation of public opinion within the United States, Britain, Italy and to a greater or less degree [in] nearly all the advanced Western nations; and at the same time liberals, or persons accepting the liberal ideas relating to the decisive issues of war and the social order, have come to occupy more and more of the key positions of government and social power. This has meant a basic shift in the governing 'mix' of Western civilization: the foxes have been getting rid of the lions; the lions, as one of them put it a few years ago, have been fading away.... Burnham is here referring to Vilfredo Pareto's sociological theory in which the balance between lions and foxes within the elite of society has been upset, with the foxes now taking complete control. This signals the society's decadence and decline. According to Burnham, liberalism is not only an ideology of decadence. It is the ideology of Western suicide.

[@JonathanG94]

I generally agree with Paul on marriage both on personal beliefs and practical approach. I actually believe that marriage shouldn't even be a government policy issue at all. When I hear conservatives talk about why government (federal in particular) has a duty to "preserve marriage", they sound no different than any of Paul Krugman's daily nonsense. Abortion however is different. Abortion does merit government involvement cause it's an individual's right to live being infringed upon.

[@minniemation]

Rand Paul 2016.

[@danielpohl29]

minniemation Rand Paul 2020

[@AlexiusRedwood]

Rand Paul 2024

[@OhWell0]

What were the *REAL* corporate tax rates of the 1950's?

[@elainwilliford9808]

every right when withheld, must have a remedy, and every injury its proper redress.

[@vanloman592]

Paul and Palen 2016???

[@ShowTimeAtTheAppllo]

4:50

[@103jdavid]

Please sign my petition for Rand Paul to run! I just started in on Change.org thanks

[@JacobSnell1234]

I support tax reform, but my biggest problem with the economic and fiscal policy of the Republican Party is that it doesn't work. There is absolutely no evidence that supply side economics works. There is actually evidence to the contrary. There is no evidence that tax cuts grows the economy or increases consumer spending. The Republicans are correct that the national debt must be dealt with and I even support the idea of ratifying a constitutional amendment to balance the budget, so the deficit cannot continue to grow. The Federal Government must live within it's means. However Republicans are bigger spenders than Democrats, they simply spend on different things. I believe there are a few major points that must be followed in regards to fiscal policy: 1. The government should not spend money it doesn't have. 2. An amendment to the Constitution should be ratified that requires a balanced federal budget, which will stimulate the economy and shrinks the deficit. 3. Raise taxes for all income brackets, as well as simplifying and streamlining the tax code. 4. Allocate Federal spending away from Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, which have overwhelmed and strangulated the Federal budget, now comprising over 60% of the Federal Budget. 5. Significant reforms to Social Security should be made. 6. Repeal the Affordable Care Act and reform national Health Care to be affordable and sustainable. 7. Cut federal spending on unpractical and/or unnecessary defense, whilst raising defense spending. 8. Put the the Pentagon under audit and regulate spending. 9. Audit the Federal Reserve and give the Congress greater control over federal monetary policy.

[@joshuabarnard5702]

I hope he does become President some day. I think it might be hard for him to get elected since he's not very inspiring, but he'd do a great job in office.

[@DaBearsManiac]

I love how the "libertarians" are shackling him to his last name...

[@2tonearmy1192]

I'm still very skeptical about Rand. His so called message of liberty gets thrown out the window the moment he needs to pander for more support.

[@JonathanG94]

Paul/Rubio (or Cruz) 2016

[@MrAicex3000]

Re unite liberal and conservitives poloticians for the United States for her grater good

[@philipfreeman72]

Dr. Rand Paul 2020 for 2020 vision in U.S. gov.

[@jamesmurphy2828]

Talk about tax deductions for corporate advertisements

[@lumpyspacecadet]

Does that flat tax get rid of the self-employment tax, too? Doesn't seem fair, if not.

[@654321poiuytrewq0987]

2:47 so the primary function of the is to stop one individual from aggressing against another individual by aggressing against individuals XD

[@midwestMad]

Looks like a comb over to me.

[@103jdavid]

We have a petition going for Rand Paul to run for President in 2016 going on Change.org. Please sign!

[@thomasthetans]

I know who I'm voting in 2016!!!

[@69ssrszl1]

Sure as HELL ain't this clown!!!

[@thomasthetans]

Oh the other blonded haired lady clown you mean?

[@jbeyers84]

***** They are low information voters. They don't really know who votes how. If you were to ask them in person what the three branches of government are and who the majority and minority leaders in the house and senate are they won't be able to answer a single one correctly.

[@JuanLopez-rl7ry]

***** He is fucking idiot as the only thing he does is scapegoat the poor or pretend he gives a shit about NSA spying.

[@thomasthetans]

Juan Lopez You're an idiot. You must think Obama gives a shit when he doesn't.

[@petedeiler49]

Rand Paul or Ted Cruz, would get my vote. America was founded on the idea that we're all born with an instinct towards individualism. DO NOT be PASSIVE!

[@JohnSmith-qh7qs]

He's not as good as his dad, but he's better than most.

[@MrNonintendo]

21:41 Thats a microexpression of pure disgust. And I sympathise with him! Gosnell is a monster.

[@Prrocess]

It's never been a lack of supporters. It's been a lack of party support. The party makes the rules, the party decides who runs. It is a very corrupt system.

[@careneh33]

I wonder if he actually does not realize that lobbyism and bribing (legal and illegal) is the main problem when it comes to spendings at the wrong places.

[@olbear303]

* VP Johnson?

[@Katalowins]

So instead of taxing foreign corporations.. you'd rather tax foreigners?

[@jacobpopple1846]

Looks like Jeb Bush interviewing him

[@farodek]

Those issues are not 'liberal,' thinking the government is the only one who can do it is. True liberals (believe in individual liberty), even those who go so far as volunteerism, support better education and protecting the environment; they just don't support the doing it at the point of a gun.