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52. Making sure that the boat isn't being rocked.

Reply to pangaia (Reply #22)

Tue Jun 2, 2015, 07:38 PM

Jun 2015

Just like when Pelosi immediately took the chimpeachment off the table.

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Political Bombshell: Rand Paul to attack classified Saudi link to 9-11 by every means possible. [View all] Kurska Jun 2015 OP

The rabid little fake might prove to be useful, after all Warpy Jun 2015 #1

yes, he has the ability to shine a light on it Enrique Jun 2015 #2

Being right twice a day is a rarity. Mz Pip Jun 2015 #4

I think it is going to happen. Kurska Jun 2015 #6

not just twice localroger Jun 2015 #39

twice a day? hell, i'd settle for once a month 0rganism Jun 2015 #8

Give credit where credit is due GummyBearz Jun 2015 #106

Obama Derilict billhicks76 Jun 2015 #85

I think someone has managed to scare him pretty thoroughly. Warpy Jun 2015 #86

I Tend To Agree billhicks76 Jun 2015 #88

A little too little too late fasttense Jun 2015 #99

It's never too late - that's how we learn from our mistakes. erronis Jun 2015 #103

Not too late. There's a reason this has continued to be covered up. The AAA Operation never leveymg Jun 2015 #104

It could be much more than that. sulphurdunn Jun 2015 #122

"The rabid little fake might prove to be useful, after all" BeanMusical Jun 2015 #115

Ding! Winnah! Raster Jun 2015 #117

Rabid little fake? KamaAina Jun 2015 #123

Hmmmmmm....maybe I'm being reflexively cynical. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #3

I think he also wants to be seen as the candidate that's fighting for the people. cui bono Jun 2015 #27

Maybe he just wants to see what he can accomplish while he is in the spotlight. Chemisse Jun 2015 #33

I don't believe that there is anyone on this board that doesn't know Exilednight Jun 2015 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Jun 2015 #77

Exactly. Duppers Jun 2015 #87

Indeed, we deserved to know THEN! I found this little exchange interesting: arcane1 Jun 2015 #5

I believe I read in the book The Price of Loyalty JDPriestly Jun 2015 #45

You mean, there are 9/11 families that didn't sign off on their rights with early Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #7

What's in there will sink Jebthro. Octafish Jun 2015 #9

Like the Titanic. hifiguy Jun 2015 #53

Which is why Jeb hasn't announced yet. TBF Jun 2015 #65

It would sink even faster if there was a way to Ilsa Jun 2015 #97

Thanks to Ilsa for saying the unfashionable thing chapdrum Jun 2015 #129

I just came from the FIFA scandal page where the Swiss guy was unseated by the Saudis in the libdem4life Jun 2015 #10

Good points you are making, every truedelphi Jun 2015 #13

Just a small correction. pangaia Jun 2015 #16

Well a little bit of difference...could have sworn that was the case...it's been a long time. libdem4life Jun 2015 #20

I'm with you. pangaia Jun 2015 #21

Per Snopes, the airspace was indeed closed, but the Saudi flight part wasn't true: arcane1 Jun 2015 #28

I heard it from Michael Moore. Qutzupalotl Jun 2015 #30

I'm thinking it was a combination of things, including the flurry of news at the time arcane1 Jun 2015 #34

It was in Fahrenheit 9/11 Mnpaul Jun 2015 #51

Good catch.... thanks! truebrit71 Jun 2015 #56

Nailed history. THANK YOU! LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #94

+1 valerief Jun 2015 #110

Thanks. libdem4life Jun 2015 #31

We both learned something new today. That's the good news! :) arcane1 Jun 2015 #35

Read Carefully... Cheviteau Jun 2015 #66

Yes, flights were canceled. My daughter was scheduled to fly on 9/12. maddiemom Jun 2015 #107

Don't be so sure. I researched that way back in 2004 and I am not so sure that the skies were JDPriestly Jun 2015 #48

According to Schumer, there was a plane that left on September 13th Oilwellian Jun 2015 #63

Well, all commercial flights were grounded. Period. My family was spread all over the place, and loudsue Jun 2015 #96

Yes, I know all commecial flights were grounded. pangaia Jun 2015 #132

Good points. Also, if this means anything, a Saudi prince has some ownership dmr Jun 2015 #32

Alwaleed bin Talal sold his Newscorpse shares in February. OnyxCollie Jun 2015 #82

I believe some Bin Laden family ANOIS Jun 2015 #91

Oops, sorry, #34. ANOIS Jun 2015 #93

He just might be a useful little tool after all. Autumn Jun 2015 #11

Who is in charge of releasing this info? n/t sadoldgirl Jun 2015 #12

Well, if he succeeds then he destroys W, and JEB, and anyone else connected with W n2doc Jun 2015 #14

bingo Duppers Jun 2015 #81

Yes. And more power to him. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #119

Good. About time we stopped white washing Saudi involvement LittleBlue Jun 2015 #15

Even a broken flashlight can be a usefull tool if you can use it to drive a nail. NightWatcher Jun 2015 #17

that made me laugh...I needed that glinda Jun 2015 #62

Huge! H2O Man Jun 2015 #18

Good for him. nt clarice Jun 2015 #19

So where have 'democrats' been on this for the last 10 years? pangaia Jun 2015 #22

Making sure that the boat isn't being rocked. hifiguy Jun 2015 #52

No shit.... gotta keep that powder nice and dry... truebrit71 Jun 2015 #54

What an embarrassment, eh. pangaia Jun 2015 #68

Where have the Democrats been? Mnpaul Jun 2015 #57

Here KamaAina Jun 2015 #124

Cynthia McKinney has been great on this Reter Jun 2015 #133

Cynthia McKinney was crucified. loudsue Jun 2015 #135

Dems need to be ON this. johnnyreb Jun 2015 #23

It's pretty sad that on stuff like this, or pot legalization, we're letting the likes of Rand Paul Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #24

Exactly... raindaddy Jun 2015 #55

torture 90-percent Jun 2015 #101

It's the kind of thing sulphurdunn Jun 2015 #128

It's no accident. DWS even voted against medical marijuana in Florida. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #69

And oddly enough (or not) in certain states where state Dems and party WERE on board w/legalization Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #71

I get the distinct impression They� actually don't want us to win. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #73

Some of us ARE KamaAina Jun 2015 #125

Politically a. Too early b. He is running for the general election underpants Jun 2015 #25

Rand should avoid flying on small planes for awhile. jalan48 Jun 2015 #26

we deserve the truth samsingh Jun 2015 #29

Sen Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are also behind this herding cats Jun 2015 #37

Yeah, like seize their holdings,....like that big chunk of Wall Street they own. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #38

Good. nt SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #40

Why aren't we supporting this?? kentuck Jun 2015 #41

I support it G_j Jun 2015 #79

Well-stated. N/t lostnfound Jun 2015 #111

Good. I'm glad to see some Democrats jumping in. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #42

Good. 840high Jun 2015 #43

Paul gets TWO campaign commercials in one week Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #44

Maybe, maybe not. peecoolyour Jun 2015 #46

I hate the little twit but SoapBox Jun 2015 #47

Even a benighted halfwit with a dead tribble on his head hifiguy Jun 2015 #49

Holy Crap--The lunatic is out of the asylum Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #50

When DICK had to accompany W to the hearings, we should have all shit our pants NoJusticeNoPeace Jun 2015 #58

When Bush and Cheney testifed together and not under oath Enthusiast Jun 2015 #70

What you all said. Bohunk68 Jun 2015 #98

as much as I hate Paul DonCoquixote Jun 2015 #59

It Could Be Huge...If we can get it released without Redactions.. KoKo Jun 2015 #60

He could read it into the official senate proceedings if they stonewall him Kurska Jun 2015 #76

K & R Thespian2 Jun 2015 #61

I am shocked and I am thrilled Mira Jun 2015 #64

Actually, retired Senator Bob Graham has Paul by his side. johnnyreb Jun 2015 #67

Yes. Mira Jun 2015 #75

debate discussions could be more interesting in both parties carolinayellowdog Jun 2015 #72

He's no broken clock Reter Jun 2015 #74

Well if Rand can expose a link from Bush to the Saudis and 9-11 workinclasszero Jun 2015 #78

Say what you will, but Rand is exciting Joe the Revelator Jun 2015 #80

Democrats should be persuing this. I mean more than two. But even some here don't want rhett o rick Jun 2015 #83

This makes Presidents of both parties noise Jun 2015 #84

No doubt the collusion runs thick between the two Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #90

He is morphing into his dad. This ought to be fun to watch. McCamy Taylor Jun 2015 #89

Im for Conspiracy theory fingrin Jun 2015 #92

Kickety kick kick. Scuba Jun 2015 #95

Amongst all the incredibly implausible 9-11 factoids; 90-percent Jun 2015 #100

ARBUSTO!! I, too, can't believe this isn't and wasn't HUGE news duhneece Jun 2015 #105

Arbusto. I wish I could give a "recommend" to this post all by itself. lostnfound Jun 2015 #112

The Bushes, their friends, and the Bin Laden family were also investors in The Carlyle Group AikidoSoul Jun 2015 #118

Agreed, but I don't find the MSM ignoring it amazing, quite the contrary. nt raouldukelives Jun 2015 #126

Lastly, my theory of the causes of 9-11 90-percent Jun 2015 #102

Go Rand, I sincerely hope he succeeds CanonRay Jun 2015 #108

Believe Rand is doing this to hurt Jeb, lark Jun 2015 #109

Perhaps he didn't appreciate being scolded by Mitch either. lostnfound Jun 2015 #113

Hastert iceberg lostnfound Jun 2015 #114

Lord, I can't believe I am saying this: GO RAND PAUL! Raster Jun 2015 #116

I wish him well in this endeavor. Just two thoughts: anthrax and small planes. bbgrunt Jun 2015 #120

I've said it before and I'll say it again: 9/11 was an inside job. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #121

meh... Javaman Jun 2015 #127

The Bush family does not want their Saudi friends exposed. douggg Jun 2015 #130

My guess is that the incredbly large Saudi royal family has its finger in lots of pies Babel_17 Jun 2015 #131

Imagine for one second if it's Rand vs. Hillary Reter Jun 2015 #134