Regarding Rand Paul

[H2O Man]

13. He will say anything.

(Shocking, I know.)

Per the 47 letter: during the primaries, that actually put him in a better position than had he not signed it. To appreciate that, we have to suspend logic and common sense, of course. But he actually advanced his "primary cause."

He will say that he signed it for one reason: that he believes the Constitution of the United States mandates international treaties to be approved by the Senate. He will keep the focus on that aspect.

At the same time, he prevented other republicans from saying he was "weak" on this issue. That's the same idea as with his being both for cuts in the military budget, and increasing it. That budget is large enough that he can easily point out some waste, but still advocate increases in other areas. His bit about being against "nation-building" will go over well with the republican base, as well.

(I long considered Ollie North as among the most dangerous threats to our society. Clearly, he was eager to trample the Constitution. But I think Paul represents another type of threat.)