Hating Rand Paul

I have this strange feeling that Christians and even Non-Christian Ron Paul supporters believe that Rand Paul is likened to the Prodigal Son character from the Bible. The Prodigal Son turned his back on his father, took his ineritence early, and left, conforming to the world's standards. He ultimately ended up penniless, friendless, living in the muck and mire with the swine. The Prodigal Son does return to his father. I guess the only difference is that most people believe Rand is in with the swines for good.

Most Ron Paul, Libertarian, or anti-government/conspiratorial blogs, forums, and groups have such visceral and at times, libelous rhetoric towards Dr. Rand Paul.  Source 1; Source 2; Source 3.


One article calls Rand Paul, a "dangerous pragmatist who will compromise with the establishment and its neocon wing of forever war advocates and Israel-centric fanatics." 

Why?

People feel betrayed and think Rand Paul has "sold" out. The conspiracy theorists believe that the NWO (New World Order) crowd coerced him some way or paid him off. What is more, he IS part of the NWO.

I must take a moment to...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Yes, I laughed at that last part. I will not delve deep into the NWO and Rand Paul connection; because this accusation is utter lunacy. Rand Paul is not part of the NWO or the NWO Wolfpack.

For you WCW fans. :)

I have been supporting Ron Paul since 2007. I was that "guy" who wore the Ron Paul buttons back in 2008 on my college campus. I would have spirited debates with Liberal Progressives, Conservatives, and Independents. Check out my older entry "How Liberty Found Me" here.

Ron Paul has been so integral in my life when it comes to my political philosophy and love for this country. He bravely stands up to the oftentimes corrupt Two Party system. He courageously fights for Individual Liberty and a sensible Constitutionally-sound foreign policy. He articulated and rightfully argued for limited government and private property rights. He has and continues to fight this behemoth, Leviathan regulatory State.

And so does his, son, Rand Paul! Furthermore, Rand Paul is following his dad's footsteps in working through the Republican party to advance the cause of Liberty. Like his dad, Rand Paul is endorsing the Republican nominee. Ron Paul has done the same thing in past with Ronald Reagan. I am not saying, Mitt Romney is anything like Ronald Reagan, just emphasizing the nominating factor.

Not only is Rand Paul playing the political game you must do in this Two Party system, he has proven with his record that he is a crusader for Liberty. He is on the front lines for the Constitution and our Natural Rights. He fights the over regulatory State and has taken on the TSA. Check out his record! Here, Here, Here, and Here.

Lastly, Rand Paul needs to be the presidential nomination in 2016. Do you think he'd have a chance if he didn't endorse Romney? No! Rand Paul has not sold out and if you are going by that logic then you must say Ron Paul and other more Libertarian-minded politicians are "sell-outs" for working the process through the Republican Party. Jack Hunter, who works on the Ron Paul campaign issued this concise video on why it was "right" to endorse Romney.

I am not going to hate Rand Paul and I am not going to condemn him. What he has done for Liberty and what he will continue to do should be enough to convince you he is not a "betrayer" or "sell-out." He must go through the Two Party system like his dad. I encourage the reader to not hate Rand Paul but to continue to fight for Liberty. Continue to read and study the Constitution and current events. Stand for Individual Liberty and limited government. Continue to look to Rand Paul and Ron Paul to learn and to be inspired.

I will give my personal take on it now. I do think that it was too early to endorse but I also don't know exactly Rand's game plan. It may have been done at the "right" time but I believe it was inappropriately early. I was shocked and disappointed that he would so openly endorse Mitt Romney. However, I believe that it is altruistic for the Liberty movement in America. If I am wrong about his intentions, then I will deal with it and own up to it.

Hating Rand Paul might be a means to vent for those frustrated with American politics over last nine years. It may seem he is a prodigal son that has sunk into the swine's mire. We must, however, remember that Rand Paul is on our side-the side of Liberty. He will continue to have a great influence and may be a greater influence than Ron Paul if he can secure a Vice Presidential position or the Presidential Nominee in 2016.

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Here are some videos to check out regarding Rand Paul.