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JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:08 PM Apr 2013

Rand Paul Would’ve Been OK With Using Drones To Hunt/Kill Boston Suspect.

His argument, as quoted by The Hill:

“Here’s the distinction, I have never argued against any technology being used against having an imminent threat an act of crime going on,” Paul said. “If someone comes out of a liquor store with a weapon and fifty dollars in cash I don’t care if a Drone kills him or a policeman kills him, but it’s different if they want to come fly over your hot tube, or your yard just because they want to do surveillance on everyone, and they want to watch your activities.”

the rest: http://www.salon.com/2013/04/23/rand_paul_wouldve_been_ok_with_using_drones_to_hunt_boston_suspect/

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geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
1. Okay, anyone who fell for his dog and pony show on the Senate floor report to the
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:09 PM
Apr 2013

Brooklyn Bridge sales department.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
2. Yeah, he was real concerned about people in a cafe overseas, not so much here in the US.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:17 PM
Apr 2013

Republicans hate the justice system & Constitution.

ProSense

(116,464 posts)
4. Actually, his bullshit argument
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:21 PM
Apr 2013

"Yeah, he was real concerned about people in a cafe overseas, not so much here in the US."

...was about bombing a person sitting outside a cafe in the U.S.

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
7. Oh Jeez, SMH. Hypocrisy is rule #1 in conservative politics.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:25 PM
Apr 2013

Followed by fascism, fear-mongering, hate, oppression, inequality.

ProSense

(116,464 posts)
3. Wait
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:20 PM
Apr 2013
<...>

Paul said that the question of an "imminent threat" was the pivotal one when considering drone policy.

“Here’s the distinction — I have never argued against any technology being used against having an imminent threat an act of crime going on," Paul said. "If someone comes out of a liquor store with a weapon and $50 in cash, I don’t care if a Drone kills him or a policeman kills him, but it’s different if they want to come fly over your hot tub, or your yard just because they want to do surveillance on everyone, and they want to watch your activities."

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/295509-rand-paul-would-have-supported-drone-use-in-hunt-for-marathon-bomber

...I'm having a flashback.

Rand Paul supports "swift drone action" based on a "reasonable suspicion" of an "imminent danger"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022472789

Who knew a guy coming "out of a liquor store with a weapon and $50 in cash" was an "imminent threat"?

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
8. Probably meant hot tub, which shows how out of touch with the middle class the GOP is.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:26 PM
Apr 2013

Unless of course he only cares about 1%ers in their hot tubes.

Yavin4

(35,357 posts)
9. Hear that gun owners? If you come out of a liquor store with $50 and a gun, Rand Paul wants to kill
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:31 PM
Apr 2013

you with either a drone or a cop.

City Lights

(25,171 posts)
10. What if he was last seen heading toward Capitol Hill?
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:34 PM
Apr 2013

Rand would be the first one running for shelter.

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