Despite his 13 hour filibuster, when put on the spot Rand Paul reveals that his positions on drones change depending on his audience.
Rand Paul Plays God – Drones Are Bad Unless He Can Use Them To Kill Shoplifters
by Nathaniel Downes •
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NRA’s Worst Fear: Bipartisan Agreement On Universal Background Checks Reached
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
In a blow to the NRA’s ambition to arm everyone in America, a deal has emerged from the historic gridlock in Congress to expand background checks to gun shows and online sales.
Rand Paul Is Either Clueless Or Pandering – Drones Are Nothing New
by McAllister •
So the question was asked and the question was answered, all without the fundamental reality that the policies of the military regarding the killing of US citizens on US soil have been around for decades.
Senators John McCain And Lindsey Graham Excoriate Rand Paul And The Republicans (VIDEOS)
by Egberto Willies •
Senator Paul had the right question but was the wrong messenger. It hurts legitimate debate on the topic.
10 Reasons Why Rand Paul Is A Terrible Person – Despite His Old-School Filibuster Antics
by Elisabeth Parker •
What’s not to love about an anti-war, anti-drug war rebel who stands up to Washington? As it turns out, plenty.
Jon Stewart Praises Rand Paul For Proper Use Of Filibuster On ‘Daily Show’ (VIDEO)
by Egberto Willies •
Whether or not we agree with the GOP senator from Kentucky’s extreme Libertarian views, he definitely showed his party the right way to filibuster.
Obama Administration Replies To Rand Paul – President Can’t Kill Americans With Drones In US (VIDEO)
by Egberto Willies •
BREAKING: Senate Confirms Secretary Of Defense Chuck Hagel
by Egberto Willies •
Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel was just confirmed by the United States Senate. The vote was 58 to 41.
BREAKING: Republicans Filibuster Chuck Hagel Confirmation (VIDEO)
by Egberto Willies •
Harry Reid was forced to change his vote to no to allow him to re-introduce the measure.
Reid Puts GOP In The Corner – Refuses To Acknowledge Holds On Obama Appointees
by Nathaniel Downes •
Despite fears that Senate rule changes wouldn’t make a difference, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid shows remarkable skill in preventing GOP obstructionism.
Addicting Info’s Weekly News Roundup — Week Of February 3rd-9th
by Elisabeth Parker •
This week’s ‘Addicting Info’ news in review, divvied up into your favorite categories, including Those Danged Republicans, Guns, Gays, and The Jabbering Classes.
Filibuster Reform Official – Not As Strong As Hoped, Still A Firm Step Forward
by Nathaniel Downes •
The Senate changes the rules for the filibuster, not as progressive as some have hoped, but it shows a long-term strategy being played by the Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid.
Filibuster Reform This Week? GOP Finally Joins Negotiating Table
by Nathaniel Downes •
Senator Reid is giving the GOP the opportunity, either work to govern, or be frozen out of the political system utterly.
Top 5 Reasons Mitch McConnell Sucks (VIDEO)
by The Rambling Fool •
Fiscal Cliff Debate: It’s All Over But The Crying
by The Rambling Fool •
GOP Learns Lessons – Be Careful What You Wish For
by Nathaniel Downes •
Successful right-wing attacks have a bad habit of biting the GOP in the posterior. When will they ever learn?
Crocodile Tears: Mitch McConnell Outraged Over Filibuster Reform
by Winning Progressive •
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the floor of the Senate earlier this week to loudly proclaim that filibuster reform would undermine the very purpose of the Senate.
Filibuster Fight – What If Senators Actually Had To Hold The Floor? (VIDEO)
by Elisabeth Parker •
Three possible unintended consequences of requiring Senators to speak during filibusters: More media hype, fewer filibusters, and – eventually – boredom.
GOP Barks But Has No Bite Over Filibuster Reform
by Nathaniel Downes •
Senate Republicans seem to have forgotten how the Senate works and are complaining about the Senate rule vote being unfair.
Filibuster Reform Now Official – Reid Presents New Filibuster Rule (VIDEO)
by Nathaniel Downes •
Talk of filibuster reform has come to a head – New Senate rules will require filibusterers to actually take the floor.