Rand Paul threatens to block Ukraine-Russia resolution, but Senate says f___ you

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned on Thursday that he will block quick passage of a symbolic resolution supporting Ukraine and sending a warning to Russia unless it incorporates changes he wants.

"We have some amendments to it. We believe that it should say nothing in this resolution is to be construed as an authorization of war and nothing in this resolution is to be construed as authorizing the use of troops into Ukraine," Paul said.

Paul said that he offered the amendments to sponsors of the resolution on Wednesday night but they were rejected. He said that he would object to quickly passing the resolution if it doesn't incorporate his amendments.

Because the bipartisan group is trying to pass the resolution by unanimous consent, they need buy-in from every senator to allow the resolution to pass quickly.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/rand-paul-threatens-block-ukraine-190740275.html

US Senate approves resolution for Ukraine, warning Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate voted in a rare bipartisan moment late Thursday to send a show of support for an independent Ukraine and warn against Russian military aggression toward its neighbor as fresh fears emerged of a possible invasion that could spiral toward a European war.

Action in the Senate came after President Joe Biden said the U.S. has “every indication" of a potential Russian attack on Ukraine in a matter of days. U.S. officials have outlined stark scenarios of President Vladimir Putin's potential plans as Russian troops remain massed at the Ukraine border.

The resolution from the senators does not carry the force of law but puts the U.S. legislative body on record supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression. The vote was unanimous, without objection or the formal roll call.

“This Congress is united in its support of Ukrainian independence and sovereignty," said Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, in introducing the measure with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and others.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-senate-approves-resolution-for-ukraine-warning-russia/ar-AAU0HOj

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. Rand works for President Putin.

It’s fairly obvious, at this point.

[Blue Owl]

7. Putin's private rug doctor

[llashram]

10. Putin is the puppet master

of many in our Congress, it seems and the media here like Fox News also known as Russia-1a. Comrade Carlson has a lock on being their media spokesperson.

[HUAJIAO]

21. Comrade Carlson. Good one.

Spread it far and wide.

[maxrandb]

22. The entire RETRUMPLICAN Party works for Vladimir Putin

The small handful of Retrumplicans that speak against Putin, only do so to provide cover.

They are the Susan Collins' of Mitt Romneys.

They are only there in the RETRUMPLICAN Party to say; "there are good people in both sides".

[lagomorph777]

27. How many Roubles would it take to provide Dachas for the Senate's Soviet Bloc?

(and fly them over, and revoke their passports)

It might be worth it.

[dalton99a]

2. Whoring for Russia is a Paul family tradition

I'd say it is a libertarian tradition

[Cha]

5. You know trump is PISSED, too.

[dem4decades]

6. Do they have some kind of foundation that gets Russian funding?

[lagomorph777]

28. Yes; here's the link:

https://gop.com/

[sheshe2]

3. True Colors.

[Cha]

4. Glad R Paul was told to "fuck off"..

How did they got Rand to do it?

This is Huge.. I bet TFCG is fucking PISSED!

[yaesu]

8. Rand Paul is a russian agent that needs to be expelled. nt

[C Moon]

9. We know who is putin's little boy.

Remember this:
https://www.npr.org/2018/08/09/636982295/is-it-springtime-for-putin-and-republicans

Rand Paul Goes To Russia And Delivers Letter For Trump, Marking Our Era Of Irony

[KPN]

12. +++++!

[Gore1FL]

11. Where was Ron Johnson in all of this?

He would seem to be the type to make this difficult as a favor to his old friend, Vlad

[KS Toronado]

13. FailedCoupGuy sure likes to run his mouth

As far as I know he's been quiet on Ukraine, would he call his boss Putin up and tell him he's opening a can
of whoop ass he'll regret, or would he cheer Putin on?

[sprinkleeninow]

14. Go freaking object then, you sorry specimen.

[PortTack]

15. That is the best news of the month!!

[SleeplessinSoCal]

16. How will things shake out for Putin puppets in Congress if there is a full invasion?

Like Ron Johnson. What a tool...

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2021/05/03/murphys-law-ron-johnson-looks-like-russian-tool/

[marie999]

18. They will blame Ukraine and Hillary.

[Irish_Dem]

17. Getting really easy to see who is on Putin's payroll.

[Demsrule86]

19. I read the article and don't see how if Paul doesn't come on board this works...and I wish I saw

the 'FU' but I didn't. Portman says he is working with Paul. I can't stand Rand Paul...but tell me how exactly we proceed if Rand blocks it which seems likely.

[BlueIdaho]

20. Just once I'd like to see

The RNCult members come out on the side of the United States of America.

[Emile]

23. Rand Paul ran on the government doesn't work and

goes to Washington to prove it.

[SWBTATTReg]

24. What did rand paul say? I think no one heard him...must be quite a downer that

no one is listening to him anymore...but it doesn't surprise me being that he literally complains about everything. I'd say go pick on a neighbor, but I think that particular route is shut down as an option, being that all of the neighbors are avoiding him at all costs.

[lastlib]

25. F*ck you with a pitchfork, Rand Ronovich Paulski!

An old rusty, manure-encrusted, tetanus- and virus-infected pitchfork with bent tines. Sideways.

F*cking traitor!

[lagomorph777]

29. Or just red hot

[Brainfodder]

26. Anyone defending/supporting Russia should be tagged ENEMY of the STATE?

And thus KOS is OK?

Asking for a nation?

[Kid Berwyn]

30. Boris Deripaska approves.

Russia is good to the Kentucky.

[The Wizard]

31. Rand isn't the only Republican

on Putin's payroll.