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abelenkpe

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67. I know what you mean

Reply to bvar22 (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2014, 04:24 PM

Jan 2014

Rand Paul is a lunatic but he's right about this one thing. Disappointing that more democrats aren't saying the same.

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Unfortunately, I find myself in agreement with Rand Paul today. [View all] bvar22 Jan 2014 OP

Yup, ProSense Jan 2014 #1

The NSA got to them! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #2

Senator "Rand Fucking Asshole Paul": ProSense Jan 2014 #5

lol!! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #8

Good job... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #19

Very bad job actually, if the purpose was to show 'inconsistency'. Good job if it was to show sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #102

So now its "Heap Praise on Rand Paul Day" on DU... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #128

Do you agree with what Biden said, which was also in agreement with Paul? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #134

Can't someone just actually feel vomit rising to even be subjected to Rand Paul praise? VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #135

I never feel like puking over any human being. Must be that sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #138

I do...must be that "human" thing.... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #139

Humans puke when they don't agree with someone politically? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #141

The same mental process is at work whether one hero worships a public figure no matter how GoneFishin Jan 2014 #146

I would love to see Clapper in Prison for Perjury hueymahl Jan 2014 #42

I see no inconsistency there. Thanks for the link. He is for the rule of law, and is consistent sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #100

"He is for the rule of law, and is consistent" Yeah, ProSense Jan 2014 #101

That wasn't the topic, I'll be happy to veer off to another issue when we resolve the one you sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #105

Topic "rule of law" and "consistency" Relevant: droning a liquor store robber n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #108

Topic rule of law: Stay on topic and if you have answers to questions about your claims, provide sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #109

Is Rand Paul being consistent in support of killing a liquor store robber with a drone? n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #111

You didn't use that to prove inconsistency. You used a link directly related to the topic under sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #116

You didn't answer the question. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #117

I asked the question regarding the link you used to prove, something. I'm not in the habit sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #120

"He is for the rule of law, and is consistent" ProSense Jan 2014 #125

The US Constitution is the Law of the Land. If you run for elected office you take an oath to sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #129

"The US Constitution is the Law of the Land." Is Citizens United a "law of the land"? ProSense Jan 2014 #131

Hey, Pro. bvar22 Jan 2014 #107

Can you show ProSense Jan 2014 #110

Gee, Pro... I don't think you can split that tiny hair. bvar22 Jan 2014 #119

Wow, I could not agree with Prosense on this. That was MY position also, and still is of course sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #113

So you 1/2 agree with Rand Paul whatchamacallit Jan 2014 #160

Thinking in fundamentalist terms will often lead to such things frazzled Jan 2014 #3

Many assumptions on your part. bvar22 Jan 2014 #10

Do you disagree with the statement that was bolded? LondonReign2 Jan 2014 #22

I'd say you're probably an authoritarian at heart. Go with your heart. Broward Jan 2014 #46

Seems that way to me. Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #96

Was Joe Biden being 'fundamental' when he made that statement about the Constitution, secret laws sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #118

Today? Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #4

+1 Egnever Jan 2014 #7

What do you think of Biden's statement about Constitutional rights. He appears to agree with Paul? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #121

Nailed it... SidDithers Jan 2014 #21

What do you think of Biden agreeing with Paul? Do you disagree with Biden's statement? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #124

No. bvar22 Jan 2014 #26

I agree with 2006 Biden, R FAP Autumn Jan 2014 #47

Thank You. bvar22 Jan 2014 #58

This is why I never take you seriously Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #91

If Rand Paul believed killer hookers was wrong.... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #97

Excellent post, bvar. Shameful to see what is going on here on this forum. I came here BECAUSE sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #126

If that ever happens on DU? bvar22 Jan 2014 #133

I have never been tempted to visit the Bog that I recall. I am interested in discussion of the sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #142

LOL and fuck Ron Paul! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #36

I agree... Fuck Ron Paul. bvar22 Jan 2014 #61

It's kind of like the 'broke clock' saying... Blanks Jan 2014 #94

What about Biden then, can you agree with HIM when he's right? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #140

I like Biden... Blanks Jan 2014 #143

Liking or not liking an individual is not at issue. I can like someone and disagree with them. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #144

Pretty simple really, it's the baggage... Blanks Jan 2014 #148

Yup Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #86

And fuck Rand Paul too! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #88

Absolutely! Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #89

How about the 4th Amendment? How about Biden? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #136

Right? Bobbie Jo Jan 2014 #83

Paulite PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #6

I am in agreement with Rand Paul and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden quinnox Jan 2014 #9

Here ProSense Jan 2014 #12

LOL Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #14

Wyden wants way more reform than the President promised. Way more. Vattel Jan 2014 #34

Well, ProSense Jan 2014 #54

Yes, and I agree that there is real progress in the President's reforms Vattel Jan 2014 #60

Looks like I rang some bells among the ever vigilant authoritarians. bvar22 Jan 2014 #13

lol quinnox Jan 2014 #15

Senator "Rand Fucking Asshole Paul," ProSense Jan 2014 #16

I believe you were here first, eh? MineralMan Jan 2014 #24

But on second thought, you did mention Paul, which is a guarantee to draw quinnox Jan 2014 #27

We must be at the laundry Union Scribe Jan 2014 #45

lol, no doubt! quinnox Jan 2014 #51

That one kinda creeps me out. bvar22 Jan 2014 #93

The Democratic Party has been infiltrated. Broward Jan 2014 #50

Maybe they get paid for it? Demeter Jan 2014 #157

Not me. I actually despise the absurd reductionist politics to JaneyVee Jan 2014 #11

Right. GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #17

It's interesting that you chose Rand Paul to MineralMan Jan 2014 #18

quite telling actually... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #20

Purposely chosen to illustrate the point. bvar22 Jan 2014 #28

No, I saw that you were "disgusted" to have MineralMan Jan 2014 #31

And I told you I purposely chose him to illustrate the point. bvar22 Jan 2014 #52

'Should I NOT talk about them on DU?' MineralMan Jan 2014 #79

So if YOU feel like you "have no influence", bvar22 Jan 2014 #98

It is a perfect plan. zeemike Jan 2014 #59

^^^THIS^^^ theaocp Jan 2014 #87

Get past the messenger and address the message 1000words Jan 2014 #77

Tell you what: You post what you want, MineralMan Jan 2014 #78

By all means ... 1000words Jan 2014 #80

Thanks for the permission. MineralMan Jan 2014 #81

Not really Bradical79 Jan 2014 #151

I now OFFICIALLY love this thread. Number23 Jan 2014 #163

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #23

Who were you? hrmjustin Jan 2014 #25

Poof! MineralMan Jan 2014 #29

He came back and is gone again. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #32

Casper the Friendly Ghost? MineralMan Jan 2014 #33

This will be a moment for a bit. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #35

lol, this troll won't quit! See below again. quinnox Jan 2014 #40

Hope so. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #44

...but but but...he "can do this all day"... cyberswede Jan 2014 #72

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Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #37

Thank You, admins. bvar22 Jan 2014 #38

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #49

hopefully you will not have goons stomp a woman's head into gutter stg81 Jan 2014 #39

"Even idiots occasionally speak the truth accidentally." ananda Jan 2014 #41

Even idiots know water is wet jsr Jan 2014 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jan 2014 #43

Rand Paul is probably not wrong on more than 90% of the issues, but I wonder indepat Jan 2014 #48

His father was a thorn on the side of the GOP nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #55

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #53

You also probably agree with launching an initiative to combat AIDS in Africa, Maedhros Jan 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author bvar22 Jan 2014 #63

You missed the sarcasm tag, my friend. Maedhros Jan 2014 #69

My Bad. bvar22 Jan 2014 #99

Here: ProSense Jan 2014 #57

Here: bvar22 Jan 2014 #122

Here: ProSense Jan 2014 #127

"Politics makes strange bedfellows" moonbeam23 Jan 2014 #62

Unfortunately, I do too. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #64

sadly I do DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #65

Anyone who says "whatever (person X) believes, I believe the opposite" is an idiot. Nye Bevan Jan 2014 #66

I know what you mean abelenkpe Jan 2014 #67

�That�s what gave us Jim Crow� - Rand Paul OKNancy Jan 2014 #68

Personally I know one thing Iliyah Jan 2014 #70

If you find yourself uncomfortable with agreeing with Paul, there are plenty totodeinhere Jan 2014 #73

Same goes for those who agree with some words by the Pope, plenty of others Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #114

I agree with you about the Pope although it may be off topic for this thread. totodeinhere Jan 2014 #149

Very simple point re: Rand Paul robbob Jan 2014 #74

NO Iliyah Jan 2014 #75

Not so fast . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #76

21st century, like it or not, what the NSA Iliyah Jan 2014 #84

Well, I'm certain of one thing . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #90

Sorry. bvar22 Jan 2014 #95

An even MORE interesting question: bvar22 Jan 2014 #103

It happens sometimes MNBrewer Jan 2014 #82

I wasn't able to listen to all of the President's remarks but...... Swede Atlanta Jan 2014 #85

I'd be a lot more accepting of it if the NSA would root through the AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #92

Nailed it. ctsnowman Jan 2014 #145

Wow...If only that Rand Paul got elected to congess somehow Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #104

Bernie Sanders said essentially the same thing in his interview Nay Jan 2014 #106

Name removed disagrees with you Autumn Jan 2014 #112

Here: ProSense Jan 2014 #115

Who has said that Rand/Ron Paul is NOT an asshole? bvar22 Jan 2014 #130

Well, ProSense Jan 2014 #132

I really don't have time to devot to your therapy about what you IMAGINE people are saying. bvar22 Jan 2014 #147

"imaginary sack of bullshit" bobduca Jan 2014 #150

Like I said ProSense Jan 2014 #158

Still just making stuff up. bvar22 Jan 2014 #162

boink n/t BelgianMadCow Jan 2014 #152

Fuck Rand Paul. n/t JTFrog Jan 2014 #123

Agree. Fuck Rand/Ron Paul, bvar22 Jan 2014 #137

Joe Biden still believes in principle before party, Progressive dog Jan 2014 #153

Joe Biden still believes in principle before party, Progressive dog Jan 2014 #154

That is both frightening and disturbingly funny. bvar22 Jan 2014 #161

This isn't 2006, he has moved on. nt Progressive dog Jan 2014 #164

Ah, I think I see what is confusing you... malthaussen Jan 2014 #155

Why would you agree with a person who got the 4th Amendment wrong? msanthrope Jan 2014 #156

Looks like you and the doofus have something in common. bvar22 Jan 2014 #159

I got nothing wrong...unlikr Rand Paul. nt msanthrope Jan 2014 #166

Oh Come On. bvar22 Jan 2014 #167

kick woo me with science Jan 2014 #165

I recommend vigorous exercise and a cold shower. ucrdem Jan 2014 #168