General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRand Paul Responds To Plagiarism Accusations: 'If Dueling Were Legal In Kentucky..'
In an appearance on ABC's "This Week," Paul dismissed the claims.
"Yes, there are times when [speeches] have been sloppy or not correct or we've made an error," Paul said. "But the difference is, I take it as an insult and I will not lie down and say people can call me dishonest, misleading or misrepresenting. I have never intentionally done so." <snip>
Bullshit!!!!
He continued, "And like I say, if, you know, if dueling were legal in Kentucky, if they keep it up, you know, it would be a duel challenge. But I can't do that, because I can't hold office in Kentucky then." <snip>
If there were dueling in Kentucky... you cannot be serious...
Paul initially addressed the claims last week, admitting that he "borrowed" from the films in question but insisting that he "gave credit."
"The rest of it's making a mountain out of a molehill from people I think basically who are political enemies and have an ax to grind," Paul said in an interview with Fusion. "This is really about information and attacks coming from haters. The person who's leading this attack -- she's been spreading hate on me for about three years now." <snip>
What a petulant child this guy is. Anyone that suggests that anything out of his mouth should be taken into consideration needs to be slapped.
more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/03/rand-paul-plagiarism_n_4208469.html
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)there's your new world "duel"
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)He's channeling Zell Miller here...
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)on point
(2,506 posts)And shut up
NYC Liberal
(20,136 posts)Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)coldmountain
(802 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)At least, that's the way I heard it in Boat Jail.
gopiscrap
(23,765 posts)demwing
(16,916 posts)Because they just end up making little idiot copies of themselves.
Let's hope he moves up to celibate idiot PDQ
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)mitchtv
(17,718 posts)is eating his brain
JHB
(37,161 posts)If Rand Paul's entire career could be summarized in a single sentence it would be this: One, long, vicious and often hilariously incoherent act of Randite idolatry.
It is, therefor, an absolutely perfect, IOKIYAR moment to discover that:
A) Rand Paul has built some of his hilariously incoherent speeches on work he stole from others, and;
B) Rand Paul clearly does not have the slightest fucking clue as to why it would be wrong of him to do this.
deminks
(11,017 posts)What would it be today? Semi automatics at 30 paces? With GOPers, it would probably be sniping from the bushes.
As for Rachel, typical GOPer would threaten to shoot a woman for opening her mouth. Be a real man, Rand, and go on her show.
elehhhhna
(32,076 posts)Also, I am a liar and I am intellectually lazy and sloppy but it's not on purpose. I'm naturally an idiot! You should obviously look to me for leadership.
We could elect to have a good time with this one.
If eating your brain with fava beans and a nice chianti was legal in Kentucky...
If masturbating other men to death was legal in Kentucky...
demwing
(16,916 posts)Actually, I think it is.
hatrack
(59,592 posts)Doesn't really matter who's on top.
Control-Z
(15,682 posts)hatrack
(59,592 posts)Shrike47
(6,913 posts)arely staircase
(12,482 posts)That is more than sloppy. My guess is he had a sloppy aid ghostwriting it for him.
JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)BootinUp
(47,187 posts)except there is Ted Cruz.
nyquil_man
(1,443 posts)It's too bad stupid doesn't.
Overseas
(12,121 posts)He plagiarized quite a few times, making Wikipedia text seem like his own remarks, and pretends it isn't him that is at fault but those who caught him cheating.
Rex
(65,616 posts)Does this guy even remember the bullshit he spews? Someone send this to RM!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/18/1248682/-Lessons-from-Rand-Paul-Misinformation-can-be-very-important#
"So, that's my advice," he concluded. "Misinformation works." - Rand
tenderfoot
(8,438 posts)because he's not a representative - he's a Koch troll that's been unleashed onto the nation.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)The person challenged gets to choose the weapon and place. Let him challenge a fencing expert and get totally dishonored as he bandages his minor wound in a "first blood" duel.
What a moron this guy is.
demigoddess
(6,644 posts)He cannot speak or write an understandable sentence. And he certainly cannot make a cogent argument.
d_b
(7,463 posts)keep talking, stubby.
tabasco
(22,974 posts)Never served in the military but talks tough about shooting other people.
What a fucking asshole douche.
GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,585 posts)Beaverhausen
(24,472 posts)Clearly this jerk thinks his shit doesn't stink.
eShirl
(18,503 posts)itsrobert
(14,157 posts)"I wish we lived in the day where you could challenge a person to a duel.' Zell Miller to Chris Matthews 2004.
Blue Owl
(50,498 posts)Initech
(100,102 posts)Wolf Frankula
(3,601 posts)Because duelling is illegal. If Randroid Paul were to challenge me, My answer would be, "Challenge accepted. As the challenged party, I have the choice of weapons. I choose broadswords. My seconds will be in touch to determine time and place."
I know how to fight with a broadsword. I doubt Randroid Paul does.
Not all lefties are followers of Gandhi.
Wolf
SolutionisSolidarity
(606 posts)I suppose that makes as much sense as the rest of his philosophy.
pansypoo53219
(20,995 posts)also too stupid to see he should be ashamed.
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)My husband snorted and said, "That fool better not mess with Rachel. She'll kick his butt and not break a sweat."
And he's right.
0rganism
(23,970 posts)... he wants to challenge Rachel Maddow to a duel.
Very mature, Sen. Paul. The people of Kentucky must be extremely proud of your arrogant sense of self-entitlement.