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Mrs. Overall

(6,839 posts)
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 12:27 PM Jul 2018

Rand Paul to travel to Russia after downplaying election meddling

Source: The Hill

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Monday announced he will be heading to Russia in the coming weeks, arguing that the U.S. must pursue a constructive dialogue with Moscow.

Paul published a Politico Magazine op-ed titled "Trump Is Right to Meet Putin" in support of Trump's historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday.

"In just a few weeks, I will take my own trip to Russia in an attempt to discuss common ground with their leaders and help prevent further, unnecessary escalation of tensions," Paul wrote.

"I look forward to consulting with Trump between his visit and mine and to working with diplomats from both countries to have a successful trip and better relationships," Paul continued. "Millions of lives could be at stake."

Paul has continually insisted the various investigations into Trump's possible ties with Russia is a "witch hunt" and "hoax," echoing Trump's opinions on the investigation.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/397195-rand-paul-headed-to-russia-after-calling-mueller-probe-witch-hunt?__twitter_impression=true

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turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
2. Bull Shit-----------------
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 12:32 PM
Jul 2018

why didn't you go with other fascist on July 4, 2018............................FUCK YOU and the horse that you all ride on............................................treason..................and more grandstanding, must be eyeing run for the office of the president....................which country I don't know...............

November 2018 cannot get here fast enough............................vote

FakeNoose

(32,634 posts)
16. Rand Paul is on Pootie's payroll, he gets a private trip
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 04:22 PM
Jul 2018

He didn't want the other guys to see how much cash is coming back in his suitcase.



 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
4. Collecting his due reward for that "NO VOTE on MAGNITSKY"
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 12:36 PM
Jul 2018

Rand's coded dogwhistle to Putin, "I'm still here for you Vlad"!

It's obvious what that 'No' Vote on Magnitsky was intended for.

dameatball

(7,397 posts)
7. Rand Paul has gotten by with his "I am my own man" act for years. Same as Lindsey Graham.
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 12:53 PM
Jul 2018

When push comes to shove they would sell the rest of us out in a heartbeat. In fact they have.

LisaM

(27,803 posts)
14. "Millions of lives could be at stake"....what, exactly, is he implying?
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 03:14 PM
Jul 2018

Those are chilling words.

It's also kind of high irony that he's named after a Russian émigré, one whose core philosophy was that the rich are the oppressed.

haele

(12,647 posts)
17. More like millions of dollars could be at stake, knowing the GOP Senate.
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 05:05 PM
Jul 2018

However, I wouldn't put it past this band of Mobsters to stage false flag operations in or start economically depressing blue state cities if they don't get their way, which could definitely risk millions of lives.
He certainly isn't talking about Syria or Iran.

Haele

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