Posted on 01/28/2026 10:55:30 AM PST by backpacker_c
Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued with Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Wednesday over whether the U.S.’ capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was an “act of war.”
Paul expressed disagreement with Rubio by stating that if any country captured the U.S. president in the same kind of operation carried out in Venezuela, he would declare war.
President Donald Trump’s administration, including Rubio, have repeatedly stated that Maduro’s arrest was simply a “law enforcement action” and not an act of war against Venezuela. Trump said that the move brought Maduro to “justice” and that the U.S. acted within its constitutional authority.
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Reinforcing the question, what does rand paul get from the cartels.
Hey Rand, Venezuela is welcome to declare war on us anytime they like...LoL
Paul is an obstructionist moron
Who cares what you call it, it was the right thing to do.
Rand Paul is the RAT’s useful idiot.
Has Rand Paul achieved anything of significance as a Senator?
trey gowdy to rand paul, the gop has a long list of mouthpieces that achieve exactly nothing.
Paul and Tucker Carlson had working opposition roles until Trumps reelection overshadowed them. They have to do something to win back attention while Trump is President.
Em…
“In March 2015, President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency regarding the “unusual and extraordinary threat” posed by the Venezuelan government’s actions…”
“President Obama today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in Venezuela. The targeted sanctions in the E.O. implement the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, which the President signed on December 18, 2014, and also go beyond the requirements of this legislation.”
What a jerk he’s turned out to be.
Paul’s argument is one of false equivalency. Comparing a cold-blooded monster to a lawful President, seriously? That’s the best he could come up with. More often than not, libertarians make fools of themselves and diminish any hope of getting more supporters.
He’s running for President.
Rand Paul is big on the Constitution, except when he is pimping unconstitutional legislation. Dude is a phony.
Rand has been channeling the ghost of Juan McCain.
Panama John
trey gowdy to rand paul, the gop has a long list of mouthpieces that achieve exactly nothing.
Trey Gowdy the worst of all of them...look at the ears....Mama’s Little Jug Head
lol...
His next presidential platform would possibly be...
free pot to every table...
and if you act now and use promo code paulsplentifulfentanyl, you’ll get a discount on your next purchase of pure, venezuelian sourced fentanyl............
Democrat = Communist
Republican = Conservative
Independent = Republican who swore he would never be a Republican
Libertarian= Independent who smokes dope
| Rand Paul is the RAT’s useful idiot. * * * Perfect, mass55th. Marco Rubio explains our moral authority beautifully. Are we to allow a vicious Drug Lord's fake government to hide behind a technical point of law? Over 700,000 Americans have been murdered by fentanyl! If that's not "justification", what is? Put that in your randy pipe and smoke it, you legal beagle. Loose lips since ships. How can we allow the RATS and RANDs to have prior access to our secret plans and operations? They cannot be trusted. Randall Paul is a pompous ex-doctor who splits fine hairs and loves to run to the Fake News. Nothing but a prima donna. And just like his wacky libertarian Daddy, Randy will NEVER be President. |
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