Rand Paul: Assad ‘Deserves Death’ If He Was Behind Chemical Weapons Attack

[ProSense]

Rand Paul: Assad ‘Deserves Death’ If He Was Behind Chemical Weapons Attack

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Tuesday night reiterated his opposition to the use of military force in Syria, but said that Bashar al-Assad deserves to die if his regime was responsible for a chemical weapons attack that reportedly killed more than 1,000 of his own people last month.

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"It didn't quite convince me," Paul said. "I think what he needed to lay out for the American public was a compelling American interest or national security interest in Syria."

The Kentucky Republican acknowledged the gravity of chemical weapons and said that Assad deserves the ultimate punishment if he was responsible for the attack that reportedly took place on Aug. 21.

"It is a violation of every norm for someone to kill civilians," Paul said. "I think Assad should be accountable. I think if Assad's responsible, he deserves death for this. To kill civilian (sic) and women and children is without excuse, there is no justification for it."

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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/rand-paul-assad-deserves-death-if-he-was

[Whisp]

1. is he going to blungeon him with an Ayn Rand statue?

you go, boy.

[Ohio Joe]

4. heh

That was wicked funny

[msanthrope]

16. Thread win on the first post. Well played. nt

[ProSense]

17. .

[derby378]

25. *snork*

I have similar feelings, myself, except I'd be happy with Assad being hauled before the Hague to answer for his crimes.

That said, well done, indeed.

[bobclark86]

2. So, Obama is for bombing them...

and Rand Paul throws a shit fit.

THEN, when Obama shows diplomacy could work, Rand Paul throws a shit fit.

Go figure...

[Whisp]

6. it's like Rand is an alternate universe of DU.

hmmmm.

[Blue_Tires]

21. +1000

[Jackpine Radical]

10. Rand Paul doesn't actually have a brain.

He has a cerebral ganglion that is programmed to oppose whatever position the darkie in the White House seems to favor.

[gopiscrap]

3. Rand Paul deserves to take a nap in a sewer

I can not stand that fuck wad...yes he says he will vote no, which I agree with, but his reasoning is totally different than mine.

[Whisp]

18. nap in a sewer...

oh, that cracked me up.

laughing!!!

[gopiscrap]

19. thank you!

[gordianot]

5. Rand Paul the word "I' and "think" should should never be in the same sentence.

[Whisp]

8. 'I' and 'stink' should tho.

Fuck Ron Paul and his spawn.

[Initech]

7. I wish that stupid moron would just shut up for about a week.

[Avalux]

9. Yeah, he wants to take Assad out. I say we give him a gun and drop him from a plane. n/t

[Jackpine Radical]

11. Parachute is optional.

[dionysus]

27. he can use that terrible toupee for a parachute.

[ProSense]

29. That's not a "toupee"

It's a squirrel attached to a nut.

[dionysus]

30. !

[sheshe2]

52. ...

[SunSeeker]

54. Boom!

[Jackpine Radical]

59. It's a parasitic zombie mink that attached itself to his head and

died there of starvation because it could find no brain.

[zbdent]

12. But, Rand ...

I don't believe they were "Christians" who were bombed, so why are YOU concerned???

[johnd83]

13. These guys never know when to shut the hell up

At some point it is going to alienate enough people that they can't get elected.

[JaneyVee]

14. Shhh. You'll crush their hopes and dreams.

[ProSense]

20. No comment.

[msanthrope]

15. And yet--we "need" Rand Paul. I read it on DU, from a prolific poster--

Yup. We need Rand Paul . Pelosi and Feinstein are hacks when it comes to Natl Sec. .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3587463

See if you can guess who before you click....

[zappaman]

24. I guessed wrong!

[msanthrope]

33. I should have posted a poll. nt

[alcibiades_mystery]

43. Oh Jaysus

I have that one on hard ignore. I suggest the same for all. There's no purpose in consorting with that kind of fanaticism.

[Scurrilous]

51. We need Rand Paul???

Seriously WTF!

[Cha]

55. Talk about stupid.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

22. I thought Paulie boy wasn't an interventionist

sounds like he had a hard time trying to figure out how to disagree with the president after the president seriously entertained diplomatic option during his speech.

Rand Paul looked quite unhealthy in yesterday's broadcast too. Maybe hitting the bottle a little too frequently. Or drinking his own koolaid.

Oh and.....PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT in 2016, you clown!

[dionysus]

23. what, is the libertarian Death Fairy™ gonna do it, rand?

[zappaman]

26. "libertarian Death Fairy"?

[dionysus]

28. i'm gonna need to have a shootout in the middle of a raging wildfire to erase that image from my

mind. maybe bullwhip my way across a chasm to escape a rolling boulder as well. (too bad my bayonet and riffle are in the shop)

gee thanks

[zappaman]

31. Better?

[Blue Idaho]

32. Tuning up that Presidential profile there Rand?

Quick! Get some quotes out there so you can use them in your ads come primary season!

[whatchamacallit]

34. Do you agree?

[ProSense]

35. With Rand Paul?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023642036#post29

You?

[whatchamacallit]

36. I'll try again

Do you agree Assad deserves death if he was behind the chemical weapons attack?

Surely you can answer a simple question.

[ProSense]

37. "Surely you can answer a simple question. "

First tell me why you think you need to ask that question.

[whatchamacallit]

38. I'm curious about your position

[ProSense]

39. Why? The OP is about Rand Paul's stupid point.

Why would that make you "curious" about my position?

[whatchamacallit]

40. So if Paul's point is stupid I guess it safe to say you disagree that Assad deserves death

Right?

[ProSense]

41. Answer my question first. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

44. What a silly, slippery game...

It would be useful to understanding the point of your post if I knew your position. That's all. Feel free to ask me if I agree or disagree with Paul's statement, and like a big boy I'll give you a straight answer.

[ProSense]

45. Actually,

"Feel free to ask me if I agree or disagree with Paul's statement, and like a big boy I'll give you a straight answer."

...I did, and you didn't.

Still, let me save you from yourself: Rand Paul is an idiot. His point is idiotic, not unlike droning a potential liquor store robber.

I don't agree with him.

[whatchamacallit]

46. So just to be clear

Assad's crime wouldn't warrant a death penalty in your opinion. Got it. Thanks for answering.

[ProSense]

47. "Assad's crime wouldn't warrant a death penalty in your opinion."

What crime did Assad commit?

[whatchamacallit]

48. Ugh

If he was guilty of ordering the chemical attack, that is.

[ProSense]

49. You still

"If he was guilty of ordering the chemical attack, that is."

...haven't said if you agree with Paul. Do you?

[whatchamacallit]

50. I do not agree

because I'm not a supporter of the death penalty in general. That said, such a craven act would deserve harsh punishment if proved to be true. I would likely support life in prison. Something all leaders, including ours, should fear if committing war crimes.

[alcibiades_mystery]

42. "Our" Best Friend!

Stand with shithead.

[Faryn Balyncd]

53. Rand is a flake. He blows with the wind. He has no principles, good or bad.

[Cha]

56. Oh the humanity! assad protectors need to get on

rand paul right freaking now.

[Celefin]

57. Heh... and the take-out-Assad crew can label themselves PaulBots now.

Oh the humanity, indeed

[Cha]

58. "Take him out"? I want him to give up his

chemicals weapons.. Peacefully.

Like I said.. the Assad protectors need to set rand paul straight.

[SidDithers]

60. But Code Pink!!...

Sid