Last week, America's back-alley ophthalmologist senator, Rand Paul, delivered his first speech on the Senate floor. It wasn't about freedom. It wasn't about disgusting eye diseases. It was about himself. Paul contrasted himself with famous historyman Henry Clay. According to Rand, he will not make compromises ever, because when Henry Clay did, SLAVERY kept happening each time. The darndest thing, huh? "One could argue that he rose above sectional strife to carve out compromise after compromise trying to ward off civil war," Paul said. "Or one could argue that his compromises were morally wrong and may have even encouraged war, that his compromises meant the acceptance, during his 50 years of public life, of not only slavery, but the slave trade itself." This all upset the Turtle of the Senate, Mitch McConnell, a Clay fanboy, who
What the fuck is Paul talking about. Michele Bachmann said the Founding Fathers settled the matter of slavery. Henry Clay's compromises must have undone their sacred work. That little heretic! He caused the Civil War.
"Paul said. 'Or one could argue that his compromises were morally wrong and may have even encouraged war, that his compromises meant the acceptance, during his 50 years of public life, of not only slavery, but the slave trade itself.'"
One could argue that but one would have to be full of shit to do it.
The US Constitution stated (in a roundabout way, of couse) that the international slave trade could not be stopped until 1808. On January 1, 1808, (no waiting around on that one, was there!), Congress made it illegal to import slaves into the US.
To my way of thinking that pretty much ended "acceptance" of the slave trade.
In 1808 Mr. Clay had just started his national political career. But that's beside the point, because Congress took action the very first day it could.
Of course, the illegal slave trade continued. Hard to hold Mr. Clay responsible for that, however. Isn't it?
Paul did break the unwritten rule of all freshman senators: remain respectfully silent until the ghost of Robert Byrd teaches you the rules and etiquette of the Senate. 1. How to enter secret holds to deadlock legislation over perceived insults or for bribes. 2. How to make meaningless speeches you don't mean simply to burnish your record for reelection. 3. How to raise money fast: the real job of a Senator. 4. Post government life: making millions as a lobbyist.
<strong>Stewardess:</strong> Quiet down sir, or the pilot will have you removed from flight. <strong>Paul:</strong> Fuck him. i&#039;ve got a laser pointer and I&#039;m not afraid to use it.
...especially if you add the Mitch sized water bottle in his office.
You know who else didn&#039;t compromise his principles? Hitler.
Boom, in yer face, Randal.
What the fuck is Paul talking about. Michele Bachmann said the Founding Fathers settled the matter of slavery. Henry Clay&#039;s compromises must have undone their sacred work. That little heretic! He caused the Civil War.
Senatorball...is that like a hamster ball? Because if it is, I had a vision of McConnell rolling around the Senate hallways for exercise.
I&#039;m waiting for the Facebook group &quot;Rand Paul is a big meanie&quot;.
&quot;Paul said. &#039;Or one could argue that his compromises were morally wrong and may have even encouraged war, that his compromises meant the acceptance, during his 50 years of public life, of not only slavery, but the slave trade itself.&#039;&quot;
One could argue that but one would have to be full of shit to do it.
The US Constitution stated (in a roundabout way, of couse) that the international slave trade could not be stopped until 1808. On January 1, 1808, (no waiting around on that one, was there!), Congress made it illegal to import slaves into the US.
To my way of thinking that pretty much ended &quot;acceptance&quot; of the slave trade.
In 1808 Mr. Clay had just started his national political career. But that&#039;s beside the point, because Congress took action the very first day it could.
Of course, the illegal slave trade continued. Hard to hold Mr. Clay responsible for that, however. Isn&#039;t it?
Paul did break the unwritten rule of all freshman senators: remain respectfully silent until the ghost of Robert Byrd teaches you the rules and etiquette of the Senate. 1. How to enter secret holds to deadlock legislation over perceived insults or for bribes. 2. How to make meaningless speeches you don&#039;t mean simply to burnish your record for reelection. 3. How to raise money fast: the real job of a Senator. 4. Post government life: making millions as a lobbyist.
Paul could always start an alternate Senate, with himself and his family as the only members.
Sounds like Rand is poking McConnell with a stick to see if he&rsquo;s alive, the jury is still out.
<strong>Stewardess:</strong> Quiet down sir, or the pilot will have you removed from flight. <strong>Paul:</strong> Fuck him. i&#039;ve got a laser pointer and I&#039;m not afraid to use it.