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#StandWithRand: Rand Paul Filibuster Update & Open Thread

Submitted by TJV123 on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 20:00
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Filibuster began at 11:47am ET March 6, 2013
Filibuster ended at 12:40am ET March 7, 2013

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/

He quoted Greenwald and even mentioned Luke Rudkowski's question to Gibbs about al-Awlaki's kid.

Now he's saying it's not partisan, and his proof is that he voted for Kerry and Hagel even though he has almost nothing in common with their politics.

This man is playing chess.

Edit to Add: I was inspired to add this quote by the Doctor "Speak up, speak often and don't worry about those that at this point can not understand as they can never un-hear what we tell them." ~ Ron Paul

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I'm not a fan..

Submitted by snakepit22 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:16.

...of Rubio, but anyone who wants to be anyone in the GOP should be on that floor tonight helping Rand.

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Rubio just quoted Wiz Khalifa

Submitted by TJV123 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:14.

Rubio just quoted Wiz Khalifa

and now Jay-Z. I mean, at

Submitted by Plants on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:18.

and now Jay-Z. I mean, at least he's helping, but man this guy's definitely a tier below after seeing Rand and Cruz speak.

Rand is Back!

Submitted by snakepit22 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:13.

I'm glad he got a break, and sad to see he has to talk again, BUT STOKED to see him back at it. I recall staying awake for nearly 3 days in the Marines, I can only slightly remember the fatigue he must be going through, and it makes me proud as hell.

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OH SHIT!!!

Submitted by P. Nicholson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:12.

Look who is standing behind Rand!!!

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I didn't see, who?

Submitted by TJV123 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:15.

I didn't see, who?

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Wow Rubio came back.

Submitted by scawarren on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:14.

Wow Rubio came back.

i missed it

Submitted by snakepit22 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:14.

who was it?

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Tweets

Submitted by Verrater on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:11.

Here's a good one:

I would rather #StandWithRand than #SmolderWithHolder - I can't get #DroneInsurance because of my #PreExistingSedition

We need to support Rand now more than ever, he is the next president of the United States of America.

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I would rather #StandWithRand than #SmolderWithHolder - I can't get #DroneInsurance because of my #PreExistingSedition

THAT NEEDS TO GO VIRAL

Submitted by HonorGod on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:16.

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I went to the Tea Party rally

Submitted by DJP333 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:14.

in Austin, TX last year in which Ron and Rand Paul publicly began to support Ted Cruz. At the time, I was curious why they had this guy present, I didn't care what he said, I just wanted to hear Ron Paul speak. I see now why they were making an alliance with Mr. Cruz. His speeches are impressive. I hope he continues the fight for liberty, even though he has ties to Goldman Sachs and the Bush Family. We will be watching you Cruz!

What ties?

Submitted by Debbie on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:29.

What ties?

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Cruz’s wife

Submitted by DJP333 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:43.

Heidi Nelson Cruz worked for George Bush and now heads a division of Goldman Sachs. She also worked for Condi Rice and in New York as an investment banker.

Rand Sure Is Making Some Friends Tonight

Submitted by Ranger_Will on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:10.

And I'm now one of them. Way to be Mr. Paul.

*hat goes off*

You've got my vote.

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This is the way to start a stance until you can no longer stand!

Submitted by youthpastorkyle on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:10.

"I rise today to begin to filibuster John Brennan's nomination for the CIA," Paul said. "I will speak until I can no longer speak. I will speak as long as it takes."

ambidexterity of tyranny

Submitted by frasrepublic on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:07.

Nick Gillespie: No left or right in power politics: Just a goddamned ambidexterity of tyranny! Go @tedcruz #standwithrand

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This just restored my faith in Rand Paul.

Submitted by David Infinger on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:04.

I have said in the past I would never vote for Rand in the future, I realize now that was said prematurely, I did not completely think out what I was saying.

After viewing him in this filibuster, Rand has my respect again, "I am a Rand Man again."

Remember this and his votes

Submitted by NobleFree on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:21.

He asked us to ignore how he campaigns (including how he talks on Hannity, etc.) but to watch his votes. The guy is a stud.

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Good!!

Submitted by Debbie on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:07.

Paul16!

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I just looked ta the comments

Submitted by Musicians and H... on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:02.

I just looked ta the comments on CNN and MSNBC. Very saddening.

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Resist the temptation to feed the trolls.

Let's #StandForRand

Submitted by nctotx on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:14.

Light up the comments DPers! What else are you going to do while you are listening?

CNN
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/06/rand-pauls-f...?

FOX
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/06/sen-paul-holds-fl...

MSNBC
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/06/17210879-with-...

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As much as we love this....

Submitted by snakepit22 on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:12.

....it isn't about those people . They don't get it. This is about the people on Fox who didn't get us, but they could. They could grasp Rand, where they where they weren't able to grasp Ron. If this were Ron, nobody would care but us. Rand has the chance to grasp those GOP folks we need to get a liberty candidate elected.

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Free market capitalism isn't right for America because it works better. It's right because it's free (and it works better).

They have cyber-bots that make multiple comments and spam

Submitted by Debbie on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:08.

forums.

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Good point.

Submitted by Musicians and H... on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:09.

Good point.

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Question

Submitted by Robert Timsah on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:01.

Did Rand hand the filibuster over to Cruz?

Or can he? I thought I saw Rand leave the chamber..

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No..this another long

Submitted by scawarren on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:06.

No..this another long question :)

Yes, he had several questions

Submitted by Debbie on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:10.

Yes, he had several questions . . . : )

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Rand is awesome - I'm tired just watching for two hours

Submitted by oaebcr on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:01.

. I say he makes it to dawn.

I have been watching for 7...

Submitted by Virginian on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 00:04.

I have been watching for 7...