> Who else respects the senator from Kentucky? <
Rand Paul used to be my favorite senator. I was particularly impressed by his focus on the federal deficit. No one else seems to care very much about that critical issue.
But Paul lost me on his objection to Trump’s attacks on the deadly narco-pirates. I do not wish to debate that here. I mention it only to say that I no longer respect Paul as much as a used to.
That’s fine. Your call. But there is a lot worse who never get mentioned especially in the Senate!
Rand is not there to just get along. He takes positions and tough votes
Rand Paul doesn't believe in "America First." He believes in "Due Process for Narcos First."
I wish Rand Paul would point out that those little boats we’re spending huge amounts to blow up are hauling a few kilos of Columbian cocaine to Trinidad and Tobago where it is then shipped on to Europe.
The vast majority of American drug deaths are from fentanyl or heroin. Venezuela neither produces nor serves as a transit hub for these. As for cocaine, less than 15% of that drug entering the US transits through Venezuela (none produced there).
It’s obvious that huge (and very expensive!) buildup of military assets down there is not really about drug interdiction.
I agree with you. He has some good ideas and sometimes not.