xzins, I’ve been schooled throughout the thread that doctors don’t have to be very intelligent. I merely pointed out that no matter what else Rand Paul is or is not, he’s smart. He made it “THROUGH” medical school, not just was given entry. I seriously doubt Duke (who typically ranks in the top 10 medical schools in the country) would put their reputation on the line for a politician to give his son a license to practice who was “not smart”. I didn’t say whether I agree with his views, or think he is Hitler reincarnated. I just disagree with the “smart” comment.
BTW, the reason Rand made his comment about “being for more people voting, not less” is because he’s pushing a bill to give voting rights back to non-violent felons. It was an ill-timed statement since it is likely there was fraud from some democrat voters who voted in their primary and in this second go at the Republicans’. But, that’s why he said it.
I agree that Rand Paul is not a dumb person. (Tone deaf, maybe.)
Would Duke Medical put its reputation on the line for a politician. Some they would, but I don’t think Ron Paul rose to that level. For a Clinton they would have. (Think Duke U’s response to the Lacrosse team fiasco.)