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I’m Rand Paul and I’m running for President of the United States of America. Ask me anything!

Posted by RandPaul 9 years, 7 months ago to Politics
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I'm Dr. Rand Paul, devoted husband and father, senator from Kentucky, and 2016 United States presidential candidate.

I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government. I am an advocate of a balanced budget amendment, term limits, and privacy reform. I’m proud to be here in Galt’s Gulch with you today and will be back at 4PM ET to provide answers to your questions.

Ask me anything.

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EDIT 3: Radio Interrupted post-show with the Atlas Society: http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts...

EDIT 2: A full summary of questions and answers by Dr. Paul can be found here: http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts...

EDIT 1: 09.22.15 4:50PM ET: The Senator had to cut it short to keep a date with Wolf Blitzer (CNN). Check out his farewell comment here: http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts...

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PROOF: https://twitter.com/RandPaul/status/6...

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FROM SCOTT: Dr. Paul will be here at 4PM ET. Post your questions here now as comments below. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE QUESTIONS, PLEASE POST THEM AS INDIVIDUAL COMMENTS. Try and keep the questions brief so the senator can get through as many as possible. Also, make sure to vote on the questions (and this post) as the best will rise to the the top of the list.

At 4PM ET, refresh this page with your browser to see the Rand’s replies as they come in.

Also, make sure to join us at 4:30PM today for a special edition of GULCH LIVE: RADIO INTERRUPTED ( http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/g/the... ) for exclusive live commentary from the Atlas Society's David Kelly, Aaron Day, Will Thomas, and Ed Hudgins.

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  • Posted by bigL 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr Paul,
    How would you address the former supporters of your father that are no longer supporting you stating that you are nothing like your father?
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  • Posted by ZebulonCarlander 9 years, 7 months ago
    Senator Paul,

    What would you say are the biggest national security threats facing the United States and how would you as President respond to them?

    Thank you!

    Zebulon Carlander
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  • Posted by ZebulonCarlander 9 years, 7 months ago
    Senator Paul,

    One of the most - if not the most - important duties of a President of the United States (POTUS) is the role of Commander in Chief (CINC). If you were elected POTUS/CINC, what would be your doctrine/principles in regard to the deployment and usage of the U.S. military?

    Thank you!

    Zebulon Carlander
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  • Posted by strugatsky 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, in the previous elections, Obama received 140% of votes in an Ohio district and 110% in Philadelphia. Even in the Soviet Union, the rulers there never “counted” more than 97 – 98% for a “candidate” – at least they had some respect for the intelligence of their citizen slaves. In the US, however, those “votes” were “counted” – clearly expecting the American public to be stupid enough to swallow it. And we did. The question I have is – what actions have been done, if any, that should make anyone, including yourself, believe that the next “election” is anything more than a Third World sham?
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  • Posted by kempy 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, If you were POTUS would you re-look at the Ross Ulbricht case? He was the man behind the silk road and got life in prison without parole.
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  • Posted by tronc 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    hence an actual debate where evidence must be submitted prior, or at least if evidence is submitted during debate its source must be referenced for the moderation team and public
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  • Posted by drnobles 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul,
    Dr Carson weighed in on vaccines, being pro-MANDATORY vaccinations. How do you feel about this policy as a doctor who has studied the immune system and as a policy maker making anything MANDATORY?
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  • Posted by Sovereign5 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul,

    If you were elected, what could you do as president to move toward ending the fed?

    Also, when are you coming to Florida?
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  • Posted by weepingbeaver 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, thank you for your time in Galt's Gulch. I was fortunate to have watched all of the 2d debates. It is my hope that, as the election approaches, you and all of the other candidates will work together to bring your collective wisdom to help our country recover from poor governance perpetrated on us (U.S.) during the past 100 years. If you are not chosen to be our candidate, will you seriously consider serving in some active role with the person that is?
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  • Posted by Sharonhanoca3502 9 years, 7 months ago
    Enjoyed meeting you at Taran's Tactical Target Range before the Second Debate. My question": How can we as your supporters help to get you more recognition and coverage in the media?
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  • Posted by strugatsky 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, you have the support of half the nation with respect to your views on economics and personal liberty and freedom. However, with at least half of the country now comprising looters and moochers, the support that you have is not enough. You also have, what appears to be, deep religious views. On the subject of abortion, your stand practically guarantees that independent voters will not vote for you. I understand your personal, deep convictions. But shouldn't the federal government be out of the abortion, marriage and bedroom business in the first place? Aren't you risking losing the election to an issue that your own Constitutional views exclude the federal government from in the first place?
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  • Posted by Wegg 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Bernie has set up a pretty tight straw man by pointing at our current system as "Capitalism". Deconstructing that idea would probably take longer than any debate format would allow. :-(
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  • Posted by Wegg 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I think Ron would answer that we can't cut people off that have become dependent on these welfare programs, but we can most certainly stop new people from falling into the cycle of becoming multi-generational welfare recipients.
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  • Posted by ddavis980 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul
    Do you support removing license requirements for individuals performing work? States require purchasing (tax) in order for people to work (trades) I believe this goes against our God given rights
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr Paul,

    Since the 2014 election the Republicans have been as productive as the Democrats before them, if elected, would you campaign to bring in "outsiders" who might actually represent the people and not their lobbyists and corporations, to try to actually get the legislative branch back into motion?
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  • Posted by Wegg 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, considering your prior statements regarding ending all corporate welfare prior to de-funding any social programs, how do you reconcile that with your current concentrated effort to de-fund planned parenthood? If president would you first concentrate on ending the collusion between private enterprise and government before turning your legislative powers towards Planned Parenthood?
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  • Posted by strugatsky 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Dave, I agree that many politicians "are here to help manage the decline of America" and some, such as Obama, are very successful at it, being disrespectful to the person you're asking a question, if you expect an answer, is not helpful.
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr Paul,
    It seems that both parties have become creatures of the same stripe in just different orders and colors. Do you feel we can have a viable 3rd party now and work using that illustration?
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  • Posted by AaronDay 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr. Paul, Do you really think that gay marriage is a sign of a "moral crisis" in America?
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  • Posted by monstorbak 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I agree, which is why a full fledged debate needs to happen. It's easy to swallow the socialist tidbits of anti-capitalist rhetoric, but it's difficult to defend those statements in a public setting when presented with logical fact.
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  • Posted by jrbirdman 9 years, 7 months ago
    Dr Paul, Considering your campaign's recent Planned-Parenthood-Should-Be-Defunded email blitz, why should libertarians or neoconservatives support your campaign? Was this just "hopping on the bandwagon because if I don't I'll loose whatever social conservative support I have" or something even more convoluted?
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