Rise of the Antiwar Libertarians
Rand Paul and Justin Amash have principles that trump party politics. That's exactly why they are the best hope to stop an American war on Syria.
Rand Paul and Justin Amash have principles that trump party politics. That's exactly why they are the best hope to stop an American war on Syria.
Bomb first, ask questions never
Points out Obama didn't think the president was permitted to carry out a military attack that does not prevent an imminent threat
Hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today
The Syria vote marks a key gut check in the GOP's-and America's-conflict of visions
Christie previously declined an invitation by Paul to hash things out over a beer
Not a fan of intervention
Points out that Congress, not the president, is supposed to declare war
To be held the day Congress returns from recess
Amendment could be passed next month
Not a fan of the recent spat between the Kentucky senator and New Jersey's governor
If media hype is any indication, laissez-faire bontemps roulez!
At least when it comes to low-level, nonviolent drug offenders, both parties have lost their appetite for locking the cell and tossing the key.
He calls them "the strongest supporters of the fight against the U.S. attack on WikiLeaks and on me."
"How does their conscience feel now as they see photographs of tanks rolling over Egyptian civilians?"
Former Alaska governor took the Kentucky senator's side in a recent spat with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
Point of agreement found
Senate Judiciary Chair Patrick Leahy and Republican Rand Paul already introduced a bill to reform mandatory minimum sentencing
Better than an endorsement?
But says the vice president won't admit it
Hawks not happy with Paul's position on government surveillance
New Jersey governor not a fan of what he sees as the strain of libertarianism being seen in both parties
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