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Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« on: May 21, 2010, 02:18:30 PM »
A friend of mine said today "You don't get to blame the media if people don't like your answers."... :D



http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/21/pauls-honeymoon-seems-over/?hp
Updated: Even after conceding that it probably hadn’t been wise to appear on MSNBC the other day, Rand Paul, the new Republican Senate nominee from Kentucky, keeps giving TV interviews and providing additional fodder on new topics to the delight of his critics (and his opponents).

Today’s subjects not only included the civil rights laws, but his view that the blame is being misplaced for the oil spill in the Gulf and for the mining accident in West Virginia that killed 29 last month.

On this morning’s “Good Morning America” program on ABC, Mr. Paul continued to try to explain comments he made on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show on Wednesday evening about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and segregation. And he blasted the liberal news media as well as Democrats for pouncing on his statements.

“When does my honeymoon period start? I had a big victory,” Mr. Paul asked of the ABC news host George Stephanopoulos. “I’ve just been trashed up and down and they have been saying things that are untrue. And when they say I’m for repealing the Civil Rights Act, it’s absolutely false. It’s never been my position and something that I basically just think is politics.”

(Mr. Paul, an avowed Tea Party candidate, defeated the Republican establishment’s favorite, Trey Grayson, the secretary of state, on Tuesday, a win celebrated by conservatives around the country.)

In talking about private businesses, however, Mr. Paul set off yet another round of Twitter and e-mail chatter from left, right and everywhere, by lambasting President Obama and his top aides for insisting that BP be held accountable for the oil spill threatening the coastlines of several states.

“What I don’t like from the president’s administration is this sort of, ‘I’ll put my boot heel on the throat of BP,’ ” Mr. Paul said, echoing a remark made by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar early on. “I think that sounds really un-American in his criticism of business. I’ve heard nothing from BP about not paying for the spill. And I think it’s part of this sort of blame-game society in the sense that it’s always got to be someone’s fault instead of the fact that sometimes accidents happen.”

Update: Mr. Paul’s Democratic opponent, Attorney General Jack Conway, issued a statement criticizing the BP remarks: “Rand Paul apparently has a deeply held conviction that corporations should be allowed to do what they see fit without oversight or accountability.”

And on another topic much closer to home in Kentucky, where mining is still a timeworn trade, Mr. Paul seemed to thread the blame-game theme over into the Massey mining accident in West Virginia. “We had a mining accident that was very tragic,” he said. “Then we come in, and it’s always someone’s fault. Maybe sometimes accidents happen.” (Congressional hearings are being held on mine safety this week.)

On civil rights, Mr. Paul also took things a few steps back today. He slammed the eldest member of the Senate, Robert C. Byrd, the West Virginia Democrat who opposed civil rights legislation a long time ago and who has repeatedly apologized for his views back then.

    “If you want to bring up 40-year-old legislation, why don’t you bring me on with Sen. Byrd, and we’ll talk about how he filibustered the Civil Rights Act. Make him, call him to task for something he actually did, as opposed to calling me to task for something they insinuated that I might believe that’s not true.

    “What is going on here is an attempt to vilify us for partisan reasons. Where do your talking points come from? The Democratic National Committee, they also come from Rachel Maddow and MSNBC.”

Stay tuned to learn more about Mr. Paul’s views because his national media tour is just beginning. He’s one of the featured guests this Sunday on NBCs “Meet the Press,” where he’s sure to be asked about many of his comments this week.

And note to war rooms on both sides: There’s got to be a limit to the number of e-mail messages a day sent on one particular candidate, no?


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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2010, 02:45:23 PM »
Obama had 15 months to "correct" the changes Cheney made. He didn't. He is as responsible for this as BP is.

Amazing how threatened the far-left jerkoffs are by this guy.

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2010, 02:55:32 PM »
A friend of mine said today "You don't get to blame the media if people don't like your answers."... :D



http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/21/pauls-honeymoon-seems-over/?hp
Updated: Even after conceding that it probably hadn’t been wise to appear on MSNBC the other day, Rand Paul, the new Republican Senate nominee from Kentucky, keeps giving TV interviews and providing additional fodder on new topics to the delight of his critics (and his opponents).

Today’s subjects not only included the civil rights laws, but his view that the blame is being misplaced for the oil spill in the Gulf and for the mining accident in West Virginia that killed 29 last month.

On this morning’s “Good Morning America” program on ABC, Mr. Paul continued to try to explain comments he made on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show on Wednesday evening about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and segregation. And he blasted the liberal news media as well as Democrats for pouncing on his statements.

“When does my honeymoon period start? I had a big victory,” Mr. Paul asked of the ABC news host George Stephanopoulos. “I’ve just been trashed up and down and they have been saying things that are untrue. And when they say I’m for repealing the Civil Rights Act, it’s absolutely false. It’s never been my position and something that I basically just think is politics.”

(Mr. Paul, an avowed Tea Party candidate, defeated the Republican establishment’s favorite, Trey Grayson, the secretary of state, on Tuesday, a win celebrated by conservatives around the country.)

In talking about private businesses, however, Mr. Paul set off yet another round of Twitter and e-mail chatter from left, right and everywhere, by lambasting President Obama and his top aides for insisting that BP be held accountable for the oil spill threatening the coastlines of several states.

“What I don’t like from the president’s administration is this sort of, ‘I’ll put my boot heel on the throat of BP,’ ” Mr. Paul said, echoing a remark made by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar early on. “I think that sounds really un-American in his criticism of business. I’ve heard nothing from BP about not paying for the spill. And I think it’s part of this sort of blame-game society in the sense that it’s always got to be someone’s fault instead of the fact that sometimes accidents happen.”

Update: Mr. Paul’s Democratic opponent, Attorney General Jack Conway, issued a statement criticizing the BP remarks: “Rand Paul apparently has a deeply held conviction that corporations should be allowed to do what they see fit without oversight or accountability.”

And on another topic much closer to home in Kentucky, where mining is still a timeworn trade, Mr. Paul seemed to thread the blame-game theme over into the Massey mining accident in West Virginia. “We had a mining accident that was very tragic,” he said. “Then we come in, and it’s always someone’s fault. Maybe sometimes accidents happen.” (Congressional hearings are being held on mine safety this week.)

On civil rights, Mr. Paul also took things a few steps back today. He slammed the eldest member of the Senate, Robert C. Byrd, the West Virginia Democrat who opposed civil rights legislation a long time ago and who has repeatedly apologized for his views back then.

    “If you want to bring up 40-year-old legislation, why don’t you bring me on with Sen. Byrd, and we’ll talk about how he filibustered the Civil Rights Act. Make him, call him to task for something he actually did, as opposed to calling me to task for something they insinuated that I might believe that’s not true.

    “What is going on here is an attempt to vilify us for partisan reasons. Where do your talking points come from? The Democratic National Committee, they also come from Rachel Maddow and MSNBC.”

Stay tuned to learn more about Mr. Paul’s views because his national media tour is just beginning. He’s one of the featured guests this Sunday on NBCs “Meet the Press,” where he’s sure to be asked about many of his comments this week.

And note to war rooms on both sides: There’s got to be a limit to the number of e-mail messages a day sent on one particular candidate, no?




Rand would be wise to just shut up and say nothing until he gets some advisers in his corner who will tell him what to and what not to say. On his own the guy is an idiot who has already put his foot deep into his mouth on major issues.... It looks like it is all down hill for him now...the media will EAT HIM ALIVE OVER THIS.
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2010, 03:04:02 PM »
Rand would be wise to just shut up and say nothing until he gets some advisers in his corner who will tell him what to and what not to say. On his own the guy is an idiot who has already put his foot deep into his mouth on major issues.... It looks like it is all down hill for him now...the media will EAT HIM ALIVE OVER THIS.
LMAO what major issue is that the civil rights act of 1964?

LOL nobody cares about this shit including maddow  ::)

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2010, 03:12:17 PM »
Obama had 15 months to "correct" the changes Cheney made. He didn't. He is as responsible for this as BP is.

Amazing how threatened the far-left jerkoffs are by this guy.

Hey since Paul said Obama criticizing BP was un-American.....shouldn't he tell that to Parah Sailin also since she said you can't trust foreign companies and basically blasted BP??  ;D...oooops LOL
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2010, 03:17:36 PM »
LMAO what major issue is that the civil rights act of 1964?

LOL nobody cares about this shit including maddow  ::)

Once again TWO TOES you clearly do not know the simple mentality of americans or their spin machine called the media. Like I said THE MEDIA WILL EAT HIM ALIVE OVER THIS, because it say much about his mindset and what people will perceive him as potentially doing. Robert Byrd is a Grand Wizard in the Klan and should be the last to speak and neither has he relinquished his membership. Rand has already been found out to have some very disturbing affiliations which will be brought up soon enough. He will be dropping out soon. Maddow has already said she does NOT agree with his mindset and opinions...wanna bet she is not going to work that issue until he either drops out or explains why he has the stance he has....
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2010, 03:21:05 PM »
Hey since Paul said Obama criticizing BP was un-American.....shouldn't he tell that to Parah Sailin also since she said you can't trust foreign companies and basically blasted BP??  ;D...oooops LOL


In case you haven't noticed, I don't give a flying fuck about Sarah Palin so I don't know what you're trying to accomplish by mentioning her for the 48,000th time. Your obsession with her is just creepy.

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2010, 03:30:34 PM »
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/99245-rand-paul-cancels-meet-the-press-appearance

Rand Paul cancels spot on 'Meet the Press'

Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul (R) canceled his upcoming appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," according to multiple reports.

The cancellation comes two days after Paul found himself in hot water after he questioned the legitimacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended sanctioned racial discrimination. 


Paul is only the third guest to cancel his appearance in the 62-year history of the show. The other two are Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in 1996 and Saudi Prince Bandar in 2003.

Paul's campaign had scheduled the appearance on Wednesday, but informed NBC that it wanted to back out Friday, according to "Meet the Press" producer Betsy Fischer.
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2010, 03:33:01 PM »
Once again TWO TOES you clearly do not know the simple mentality of americans or their spin machine called the media. Like I said THE MEDIA WILL EAT HIM ALIVE OVER THIS, because it say much about his mindset and what people will perceive him as potentially doing. Robert Byrd is a Grand Wizard in the Klan and should be the last to speak and neither has he relinquished his membership. Rand has already been found out to have some very disturbing affiliations which will be brought up soon enough. He will be dropping out soon. Maddow has already said she does NOT agree with his mindset and opinions...wanna bet she is not going to work that issue until he either drops out or explains why he has the stance he has....
but youre perfectly ok with obama and his connections and implications of what he believes?

he didnt bring it up NPR did, he would rather not talk about it as he already stated its a non issue... ::)

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2010, 03:37:16 PM »
"Obama had 15 months to "correct" the changes Cheney made. He didn't. He is as responsible for this as BP is.
Amazing how threatened the far-left jerkoffs are by this guy. "

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2010, 03:51:15 PM »
but youre perfectly ok with obama and his connections and implications of what he believes?

he didnt bring it up NPR did, he would rather not talk about it as he already stated its a non issue... ::)

No IDIOT I am not OK with Obama or any politician. I have made it clear to the dumbest of persons that i don't trust any politician in any country. You FOOLS sit and fall at the feet of whatever JACKASS says what sounds pleasing to your ears. You never once say..Hey we have been promised the sun and moon by so many others before and NONE have delivered, so why should this new politician be believed?

Here you go now believing in the Rand Paul IDIOT who will end up just like Obama and the rest who shit on you continuously...WHY??? Because they are ALL CONTROLLED!!!!! When will it sink into your head that these people DO NOT make decisions of their own accord? THey are puppets...ACCEPT IT!!
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2010, 03:56:14 PM »
No IDIOT I am not OK with Obama or any politician. I have made it clear to the dumbest of persons that i don't trust any politician in any country. You FOOLS sit and fall at the feet of whatever JACKASS says what sounds pleasing to your ears. You never once say..Hey we have been promised the sun and moon by so many others before and NONE have delivered, so why should this new politician be believed?

Here you go now believing in the Rand Paul IDIOT who will end up just like Obama and the rest who shit on you continuously...WHY??? Because they are ALL CONTROLLED!!!!! When will it sink into your head that these people DO NOT make decisions of their own accord? THey are puppets...ACCEPT IT!!


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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2010, 05:28:09 PM »
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/99245-rand-paul-cancels-meet-the-press-appearance

Rand Paul cancels spot on 'Meet the Press'


This was a dumb move and will add fuel to a fire that shouldn't be on this topic.

 He should have went on the show, pulled out a crayon and a big sketch book for all the dummies that don't understand what he's saying and he should have spent the whole hour drawing an explanation cartoon that the halfwits can grasp.


There are legit concerns I have with this guy but this aint one of them.

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2010, 06:02:54 AM »
Rand would be wise to just shut up and say nothing until he gets some advisers in his corner who will tell him what to and what not to say. On his own the guy is an idiot who has already put his foot deep into his mouth on major issues.... It looks like it is all down hill for him now...the media will EAT HIM ALIVE OVER THIS.

I don't understand it. First his Dad who didn't seem to me to be in it to win it... and now him.  :-\
I really have to wonder just who's payroll Rand Paul is on, and is his goal to derail the Tea Party.
It's like someone is definitely pulling his strings and saying 'you have to take a dive in the 1st. round.

Did they come up with a pied-piper to separate and categorize the people so they can lead them off the edge of a cliff? WTF?  :-\
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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2010, 06:19:29 AM »
I don't understand it. First his Dad who didn't seem to me to be in it to win it... and now him.  :-\
I really have to wonder just who's payroll Rand Paul is on, and is his goal to derail the Tea Party.
It's like someone is definitely pulling his strings and saying 'you have to take a dive in the 1st. round.

Did they come up with a pied-piper to separate and categorize the people so they can lead them off the edge of a cliff? WTF?  :-\
LMAO b/c he believes in small government?

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Re: Paul’s ‘Honeymoon’ Seems Over
« Reply #15 on: May 24, 2010, 09:50:36 AM »
Hey since Paul said Obama criticizing BP was un-American.....shouldn't he tell that to Parah Sailin also since she said you can't trust foreign companies and basically blasted BP??  ;D...oooops LOL


Ummm,Paul was saying that to use the term "we will keep our heel on their throat sounds Un American.Not to hold BP responsible was un American.In fact he pointed out that BP already agreed to pay all the costs but that doesnt give Hussein Obama good enough headlines so he has to use a NAZI term to act like a tough guy.