Posted on 06/01/2025 12:39:51 PM PDT by RandFan
@RandPaul
The American people, like the Great People of Kentucky, do not support Biden spending levels and $5T in new debt. Therefore, I will not. It’s simple.
** My Notes / paraphrasing for FR Only ***
Rand:
This (BBB) is a Military Industrial Complex bill... They love it as it's padding out defense spending by around 320 billion dollars in new money... (I can't vote for that)
On tariffs:
I spoke to the President about the tariffs this week. He did most of the talking and we dont agree.... I talk to people in Kentucky and none of them support the tariffs (businesses, farms, etc).
Opposition on BBB: Can you stop it? Do you have 3 GOPers?
There are 4 of us at the moment (against it)... I'm for the tax cuts... I want them permanent but I dont want to raise the debt ceiling by 5 trillion. I've told them to take the Debt ceiling off the table (and I'll vote even for a flawed bill)
The GOP will own this... We will if we vote for it... You heard of Biden-onomics, Biden inflation, well look at Republicans (in the House) they've all voted for the Biden spending levels!
Recission bill:
Yes. DOGE...I will vote for the cuts but it's very small part of the budget... I like and propose the Penny Plan budget cutting a small amount (percentage) each year...
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Randy is quite active on the Sunday Talk Show Circuit. He must be telling the MSM what they want to hear. After all, it is how you get invited to speak with those supportive of an anti-American agenda!!
He’s barely been on them in years!
In the last few weeks, granted ...
He’s a liar. “None” support tariffs? “None”?
Did he talk to every citizen in KY? Every business? Every farmer?
No, he did not.
Political BS talking point. Just like Democrats which what liberaltarians really are.
“He’s a liar. “None” support tariffs? “None”?
Did he talk to every citizen in KY? Every business? Every farmer?”
I would imagine that Tennessee’s major export is whiskey. I can see the distilleries not liking tariffs much.
He reels off a list of interests in his state who oppose them . Farmers, industry, car makers etc he is adamant about it..
What are we spending the money on?
We should stop building new aircraft carriers. We should be investing in drones instead. And they're cheaper.
He said None.
That is impossible.
It’s just a bondoogle all of it is (MIC spending)
Drones have changed EVERYTHING. Forever. If only you need another reminder today
I’m paraphrasing remember but that was generally the point
We shouldn't be paying for it. And the problem with the MIC is that they tend to dictate our foreign policy.
The President is supposed to be in charge.
Not the MIC.
his claim to fame will be how he opposed Trump's budgets and tariffs..
worked to create c.r's that benefited the republican party after they lost the house and senate in the 2026 midterms because of the congress didn't support Trump's cost cutting agendas...
and his great leadership in crafting and passing legislation out of the senate....
He’s running against Biden and spending it sounds like, or that’s how he’d portray it
He’s right re: the MIC spending.
But it’s his place to provide leadership to his farmer and small biz constituents by explaining how bringing manufacturing and supply chains home for critical products is required for national security, but also good for working and middle-class jobs and wages.
“his claim to fame will be how he opposed Trump’s budgets and tariffs..”
His biggest weakness is that he is Rand Paul.
The only people who spoke to are the bourbon makers who don’t want their booze to get taxed in Europe.
| RANK | EXPORT | VALUE MIL $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cotton | 956.6 |
| 1 | Distilled Spirits | 817.7 |
| 5 | Bakery Goods, Cereals, & Pasta | 261.9 |
| 7 | Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | 76.9 |
| 7 | Rice | 10.3 |
| 8 | Sugars & Sweeteners | 37 |
| 4 | Tobacco | 77.8 |
| 7 | Manufactured Tobacco | 8.9 |
Drones have forever changed fighting wars!.
Any Navy,top water or below! Any Army force is now a target!
He can’t figure out the Media runs him out because he’s opposing Trump?
Come on. Republicans were all in for Joe. Paul suddenly wants to be on TV to oppose a President.
Rand Paul and Massie want you to believe they have high-minded ideals to Oppose Trump.
Massie singled handedly raised the Debt Ceiling so Joe Biden could get Trillions in Woke spending that would change the country forever.
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