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In reply to the discussion: Rand Paul opposes U.S. attack if it could ‘kill Christians in Syria’ [View all]Jack Rabbit
(45,984 posts)50. I never thought Senator would do a Rick Santorum shtick.
Although he is right, it will kill Christians in Syria, among others.
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Rand Paul opposes U.S. attack if it could ‘kill Christians in Syria’ [View all]
Judi Lynn
Aug 2013
OP
I know, right? However, I too am concerned about the killing of the Christians, and
MNBrewer
Aug 2013
#71
Betcha he'll change his mind about Syrian Christians when he finds out they don't speak English.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#14
There are a lot of good reason to oppose the strike. This one is just stupid and biggoted
Agnosticsherbet
Aug 2013
#9
A fan club for a man who opposed the voting rights, women's right, gay rights?
Agnosticsherbet
Aug 2013
#70
My first question to him would be, what if there have been christians who are victims of
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#15
I suspect that for some here, Paul just said what some think but dont want to say.
Sand Wind
Aug 2013
#18
in fact, Thumairbs are all 10% Christian (and Assad's their only champion at the moment....)
MisterP
Aug 2013
#57
However, the sectarian reference was there and it was the point of the statement
karynnj
Sep 2013
#88
"Dead sand-niggers I'm fine with, but just don't hit any white Christians," he did not add. nt
DRoseDARs
Aug 2013
#38
That is just an offensive subject line, even if you were trying to put words in Paul's mouth.
MADem
Aug 2013
#54
But....but....he's a HERO! Pay no attention to that muskrat on his head... he's a HERO!
MADem
Aug 2013
#53
But it's fine if they are Muslims or Jews or atheists or whatever else?? Gotcha.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#58
There go the Republicans, courting other ethnicities again. Rand is becoming a real asset
Squinch
Aug 2013
#76
This Kentuckian thinks he's the most dangerous potential candidate of all.....
JohnnyLib2
Aug 2013
#77
Killing Syrian muslims, Jews and those with no religion at all are okay by the Gadfly
Nanjing to Seoul
Sep 2013
#83
WTF does someones religion have to do with whether someone shoud live or die?
CarrieLynne
Sep 2013
#92