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Deminpenn

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35. Rand Paul is a true Libertarian

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Thu Jan 29, 2026, 07:09 AM

17 hrs ago

They do not want government interferring in their lives or the lives of others. That's why you see Paul consistently be against foreign wars and interventions.

You can disagree with Paul's policy beliefs, but he is consistent in voting in accordance with them.

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Rand Paul is a true Libertarian Deminpenn 17 hrs ago #35

Hence, my reason for posting... Miles Archer 16 hrs ago #36