printRand Paul might be a disappointment to principled libertarians, however, one cannot deny his smarts, quickness, humor and verbal fluidity. On some matters, Rand is even trying to somewhat pacify us libertarians by articulating a kind of gradualism; he seems to be promising to eventually arrive at our positions (no foreign aid, for example), only gradually, first kicking overt haters off US welfare rolls. That sort of thing.
His refusal to apologize and be more obsequious is refreshing.
Here are captions of Rand’s interview with Wolf Blitzer, down to the one hysterical headline:
“Rand Paul Sparks Uproar About Abortion.”