Video Emerges Of Rand Paul Blasting ‘Cranks and Hacks’ At MSNBC
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) threw a hissy fit on MSNBC’s The Cycle Wednesday afternoon over coverage of his 2010 remarks about the Civil Rights Act, and the inflammation was still raging hours later when he spoke to a group of young libertarians about how the “cranks and hacks” at MSNBC just totally ruined his day.
It all started with Ari Melber interviewing Paul and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) about their criminal justice bill The REDEEM Act, which, among other things, seeks to restore certain rights to felons. Melber used that as a peg to ask Paul about his 2010 remarks, in which he expressed reservations about the forced desegregation of private businesses that serve the public, and what made him change his mind.
Paul responded by essentially recasting his remarks, not as an objection to the public accommodation provisions of the Civil Rights Act, but as a mere “philosophical discussion,” repeatedly assuring Melber, “I have never been against the Civil Rights Act,” and demanding that MSNBC broadcast “24 hour news telling the truth” in exchange for a discussion of his views on private businesses, all while The Cycle’s producers showed graphics of Paul’s direct quotes on the matter.
Now, Paul is correct that he took a lot of flak from MSNBC over that interview, but I’ve watched an awful lot of MSNBC programming on the subject, and aside from the opinions and conclusions of its guests and host, which are subjective, their reporting and characterization of Paul’s remarks has been accurate and fair, and in Melber’s case, even generous.
In that May, 2010 interview, Maddow gave Paul myriad opportunities to say whether or not he thought segregated lunch counters should be illegal, and/or to say that he would have voted for the Civil Rights Act despite his lone philosophical objection, and he declined. Whether this makes Paul a “horrible racist,” as he puts it, is a matter of opinion, one I have never heard expressed on MSNBC, but it is accurate to say that, in this interview, Rand Paul expressed opposition to provisions of the Civil Rights Act, and a reluctance to vote for it as it was passed.
A few hours later, Paul was speaking to the Young Americans for Liberty conference in Arlington when his butthurt flared up again. “So, I was having a great day today, and then I went to MSNBC,” Paul moped, and launched into a tirade that included some name-calling, but also seemed to acknowledge the very point that Melber had been asking him about. Watch…READ MORE
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Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 11:41
i repeat what Rachel said about this guy last night–he simply doesn’t have the temperament to be the President of the United States…
he will explode somewhere along the campaign trail…
let’s watch!
mea_mark July 31st, 2014 at 11:57
We don’t need someone who acts like a petulant child to be president. The more he opens his mouth and the more criticism he gets the worse he looks. His mouth and his attitude will doom him before the primaries.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:28
…and, let’s not forget about the “Dixie Avenger” (?), the plagiarism, the nutty dad… :)
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
I just hope it’s like the debates. That was pricelessly funny! Each and everyone of them. Comic gold. Of course, if they get one into the WH, I will not be laughing then.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:59
How much funnier can it be than Cheney directing foreign wars for Halliburton profits?
You already know the ‘mission accomplished’ punch line before the endless occupational liberation begins!
But – true to comedian form – he ups and does it anyway.
(OK, maybe if the Benny Hill theme song is played)
Pilotshark July 31st, 2014 at 14:17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 14:31
OH! That would be priceless!!!!! Perfectly chosen! My dad use to late me stay up late once in while to watch it. Fell in love with British comedy right then.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:54
oh yea? – He was perfectly cool and calm when Senator Harry Reid, (D) Nevada, was calling fellow Americans ‘just like us’ domestic terrorist simply because they shut down Interstate Transportation with open arms LOCKED AND LOADED in order to keep Mr. Bundy’s (all american rancher who often wonders if Black Americans would want to be returned to slavery -cause ‘they don’t seem to have anything to do’) trespassing Kows from being stressed out by duly appointed Federal Officers!
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 11:41
i repeat what Rachel said about this guy last night–he simply doesn’t have the temperament to be the President of the United States…
he will explode somewhere along the campaign trail…
let’s watch!
mea_mark July 31st, 2014 at 11:57
We don’t need someone who acts like a petulant child to be president. The more he opens his mouth and the more criticism he gets the worse he looks. His mouth and his attitude will doom him before the primaries.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:28
…and, let’s not forget about the “Dixie Avenger” (?), the plagiarism, the nutty dad… :)
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
I just hope it’s like the debates. That was pricelessly funny! Each and everyone of them. Comic gold. Of course, if they get one into the WH, I will not be laughing then.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:59
How much funnier can it be than Cheney directing foreign wars for Halliburton profits?
You already know the ‘mission accomplished’ punch line before the endless occupational liberation begins!
But – true to comedian form – he ups and does it anyway.
(OK, maybe if the Benny Hill theme song is played)
Pilotshark July 31st, 2014 at 14:17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 14:31
OH! That would be priceless!!!!! Perfectly chosen! My dad use to late me stay up late once in while to watch it. Fell in love with British comedy right then.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:54
oh yea? – He was perfectly cool and calm when Senator Harry Reid, (D) Nevada, was calling fellow Americans ‘just like us’ domestic terrorist simply because they shut down Interstate Transportation with open arms LOCKED AND LOADED in order to keep Mr. Bundy’s (all american rancher who often wonders if Black Americans would want to be returned to slavery -cause ‘they don’t seem to have anything to do’) trespassing Kows from being stressed out by duly appointed Federal Officers!
Pilotshark July 31st, 2014 at 12:08
““So, I was having a great day today, and then I went to MSNBC,” Paul moped”
then they reminded me why i will not be President, cause i am a closeted bigot/racists like my pa was. so yes i am a little butt-hurt, so i had to come here to feel better again.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:16
“..And to further traumatize young, impressionable minds.”
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:31
BAAHAAHAAHAA!!! That was wicked funny!
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:22
make-up really should tone down the blush on Republicans – sometimes they almost appear to be embarrassed – which most of US know is impossible.
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 12:41
He really does remind me of a 4 year-old.
Rad McAwesome July 31st, 2014 at 13:16
He looks like a little boy playing dress up in his daddy’s suit. At a certain point, I don’t care what your politics are- get a suit jacket that fits around the shoulders. It’s not that hard or expensive to get something altered.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:20
but he does try so hard to act all grown up when on TV!
(kinda reminds me of GW, but then, that could be just me)
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:02
well, I doubt very seriously he will get his message out to the American People by rushing onto the Limpbag radio show?
Pilotshark July 31st, 2014 at 12:08
““So, I was having a great day today, and then I went to MSNBC,” Paul moped”
then they reminded me why i will not be President, cause i am a closeted bigot/racists like my pa was. so yes i am a little butt-hurt, so i had to come here to feel better again.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:16
“..And to further traumatize young, impressionable minds.”
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:31
BAAHAAHAAHAA!!! That was wicked funny!
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:22
make-up really should tone down the blush on Republicans – sometimes they almost appear to be embarrassed – which most of US know is impossible.
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 12:41
He really does remind me of a 4 year-old.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:20
but he does try so hard to act all grown up when on TV!
(kinda reminds me of GW, but then, that could be just me)
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:02
well, I doubt very seriously he will get his message out to the American People by rushing onto the Limpbag radio show?
labman57 July 31st, 2014 at 12:17
Rand has been following the spin-doctoring tactics championed by the Newt, indignantly proclaiming that anybody who has the temerity to quote him is a damned liar.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:17
Video proof be damned!
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:20
OH my lyin’ eyes and ears.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:22
Yup, the wayback machine always get its man.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
…”the Newt”… hehehehe :)
labman57 July 31st, 2014 at 12:17
Rand has been following the spin-doctoring tactics championed by the Newt, indignantly proclaiming that anybody who has the temerity to quote him is a damned liar.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:17
Video proof be damned!
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:20
OH my lyin’ eyes and ears.
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:22
Yup, the wayback machine always get its man.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
…”the Newt”… hehehehe :)
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:18
Proving, once again, that the modern Republican party has no adults in the room.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:18
who knows, Republicans may get another notpotus for SIXTEEN MORE YEARS?
(give the older ones time to grow).
tiredoftea July 31st, 2014 at 12:18
Proving, once again, that the modern Republican party has no adults in the room.
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:18
who knows, Republicans may get another notpotus for SIXTEEN MORE YEARS?
(give the older ones time to grow).
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:19
Well, after all … this is a guy who didn’t pass the ophthalmology board so he created his very own. So his reality is very different than most people’s. scary.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
oh, poo! i’d forgotten about that!
HA!
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:32
Yes, nothing says spoiled brat like screwing up people’s eyesight because you think your awesome.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:41
is he actually the only member, or does he have others in this…fake-professional-association?
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:50
I don’t know. I just remember laughing because he put his family on the board. Hold on, let me see if I can find out.
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 13:08
Oh, this just gets better actually. This is what I’ve found:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2010/06/rand-paul-boardcertified-ophthalmologist-but-which-board/
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023872338
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 14:03
sorry for the delay in response-time! my sister came over…
so, i followed all the links, and read the comments–i ended up at Salon!-and the bottom line i get , is he’s a brat–an immature, petulant brat who thinks he’s extra-special…from what i gathered, this “organization” is a P.O. Box, without a written “mission statement” and maybe 7 members…at one point, paul claims a “membership” of 200…
excellent research–please, keep these links handy! i’ve got a feeling we may be throwing them out…more often…
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 14:30
I love research and I hate it when someone flat out lies and then says it’s my lying eyes and ears. This is the digital age. Once it is on the interwebs … it is always somewhere. 3:)
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:19
Well, after all … this is a guy who didn’t pass the ophthalmology board so he created his very own. So his reality is very different than most people’s. scary.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:30
oh, poo! i’d forgotten about that!
HA!
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:32
Yes, nothing says spoiled brat like screwing up people’s eyesight because you think your awesome.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:41
is he actually the only member, or does he have others in this…fake-professional-association?
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 12:50
I don’t know. I just remember laughing because he put his family on the board. Hold on, let me see if I can find out.
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 13:08
Oh, this just gets better actually. This is what I’ve found:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2010/06/rand-paul-boardcertified-ophthalmologist-but-which-board/
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023872338
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 14:03
sorry for the delay in response-time! my sister came over…
so, i followed all the links, and read the comments–i ended up at Salon!-and the bottom line i get , is he’s a brat–an immature, petulant brat who thinks he’s extra-special…from what i gathered, this “organization” is a P.O. Box, without a written “mission statement” and maybe 7 members…at one point, paul claims a “membership” of 200…
excellent research–please, keep these links handy! i’ve got a feeling we may be throwing them out…more often…
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 14:30
I love research and I hate it when someone flat out lies and then says it’s my lying eyes and ears. This is the digital age. Once it is on the interwebs … it is always somewhere. 3:)
Paul July 31st, 2014 at 15:31
I hate Rand Paul with the burning fire of a thousand suns (and he is, unfortunately, one of my Senators; along with Mitch the Obstructionist McConnell). But what you said about the ophthalmology thing is not… quite… accurate. He had objections to some of the rules of the existing governing body, so he essentially picked up his proverbial ball and went home. (These rules, as I recall, were pretty reasonable and certainly not worthy of the tantrum he threw.)
He DID start another review board with a slightly different name, put members of his family in key administrative positions, and proceeded to poach a tiny fraction of the registrants of the other (IMO more legitimate) body.
But let’s not start spreading the untrue rumor that he “couldn’t pass the ophthalmology board.” He passed the existing board just fine, then disagreed with the way they operated, so he created his own board. The truth, as it stands, is damning enough. We don’t need to make shit up. That’s the kind of grain-of-truth innuendo and sloppy reporting we nail wingnuts like Beck & Hannity for.
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 16:14
I read that. See my links below.
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 16:15
OH, and I didn’t say “couldn’t” I said “didn’t”
Paul August 1st, 2014 at 19:27
“didn’t” is also incorrect.
He did. Then he left. THAT is why he is “not registered” with the American Board of Ophthalmology. He renounced or let his membership lapse when he started his own organization.
Is this really worth arguing about? He’s still an ass. He’s still certified with an agency that he created and (until recently) was president of. That’s pretty shady, isn’t it? Is it necessary to lie and say he “didn’t” (OR “couldn’t”) pass the ABO’s certification?
Mainah August 1st, 2014 at 19:49
I’m not arguing but if you’re going to accuse me of saying he couldn’t pass it when I didn’t, I have a right to respond. After all, being likened to Beck … not going to sit for it. I am not lying. So, yeah, that’s an argument in my book. Just because he says that’s the way it went doesn’t mean I’m going to believe him either, now am I?
Paul August 2nd, 2014 at 14:33
“Just because he says that’s the way it went doesn’t mean I’m going to believe him either, now am I?”
More weak-ass innuendo. Rand was a practicing ophthalmologist in Kentucky long before the whole kerfuffle with the ABO. That means he passed, and I’m quite certain there is documentation to that effect somewhere in their records.
I cannot BELIEVE I am defending Rand Paul here, but you are engaging in the exact same kind of rhetorical games that I’m sure you would not tolerate from someone on the right. I know I wouldn’t.
Mainah August 2nd, 2014 at 15:00
Look, I am saying that I’m an independent and your the one who made baseless accusations over a conversation. So, I won’t respond anymore because we are not seeing “eye to eye” if you will. I wish you all the best, really.
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 12:39
Young Rand reminds me of the character “Q” on Star Trek. Spoiled little rich kid with just enough knowledge to wreak havoc on the universe.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:42
oh, dear…that might be just a little TOO apt…that makes him uber-scarier…
talibandan2010 July 31st, 2014 at 20:16
“Q” without the charm…
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 22:23
Thanks for the chuckle!
cwazycajun August 1st, 2014 at 10:21
instead of Q he would be known as DO’H
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:15
Rand’s definition of ‘truth’ does seem to contradict planet Earth’s standard definition from the past eons. Perhaps Earthlings have been ALL wrong from the very beginning?
anything is possible if ONLY you believe!
‘I believe I can fly….’
SPLAT!!!
well, maybe flying is for stressed Kows?
ShelleysLeg August 1st, 2014 at 14:57
I doubt I’ll ever be able to wash ‘Aqua Buddha’ out of my mind when trying NOT to think of him.
M D Reese August 1st, 2014 at 18:22
I just made a note to look up “Aqua Buddha”. I missed that somehow.
ShelleysLeg August 1st, 2014 at 19:01
His college code for getting ‘high’ and enticing girls to join it or some such nonsense….NOT appealing!
M D Reese August 3rd, 2014 at 12:56
I did a quick look and it sounded like they actually kidnapped a woman as a “prank”.
ShelleysLeg August 3rd, 2014 at 13:40
Yes, just all good clean fun, like Landslide whacking off a fellow student’s hair while his posse held the kid down.
Bullies…..I can’t imagine the terror associated with being kidnapped. Some ‘prank’!
M D Reese August 5th, 2014 at 12:21
That’s my take on it too–a total lack of human compassion for another person. I would not want men like that anywhere near a positions of power and responsibility.
I like that–“Landslide”. I hear rumors that they are dusting him off for another whack at us.
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 12:39
Young Rand reminds me of the character “Q” on Star Trek. Spoiled little rich kid with just enough knowledge to wreak havoc on the universe.
Tammy Minton Haley July 31st, 2014 at 12:42
oh, dear…that might be just a little TOO apt…that makes him uber-scarier…
talibandan2010 July 31st, 2014 at 20:16
“Q” without the charm…
M D Reese July 31st, 2014 at 22:23
Thanks for the chuckle!
cwazycajun August 1st, 2014 at 10:21
instead of Q he would be known as DO’H
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 14:15
Rand’s definition of ‘truth’ does seem to contradict planet Earth’s standard definition from the past eons. Perhaps Earthlings have been ALL wrong from the very beginning?
anything is possible if ONLY you believe!
‘I believe I can fly….’
SPLAT!!!
well, maybe flying is for stressed Kows?
ShelleysLeg August 1st, 2014 at 14:57
I doubt I’ll ever be able to wash ‘Aqua Buddha’ out of my mind when trying NOT to think of him.
M D Reese August 1st, 2014 at 18:22
I just made a note to look up “Aqua Buddha”. I missed that somehow.
ShelleysLeg August 1st, 2014 at 19:01
His college code for getting ‘high’ and enticing girls to join it or some such nonsense….NOT appealing!
M D Reese August 3rd, 2014 at 12:56
I did a quick look and it sounded like they actually kidnapped a woman as a “prank”.
ShelleysLeg August 3rd, 2014 at 13:40
Yes, just all good clean fun, like Landslide whacking off a fellow student’s hair while his posse held the kid down.
Bullies…..I can’t imagine the terror associated with being kidnapped. Some ‘prank’!
M D Reese August 5th, 2014 at 12:21
That’s my take on it too–a total lack of human compassion for another person. I would not want men like that anywhere near a positions of power and responsibility.
I like that–“Landslide”. I hear rumors that they are dusting him off for another whack at us.
Les Shifler July 31st, 2014 at 13:11
I think that Randy Ru Paul has forgotten something called ‘film.’ How about all those racist news letters that his dad sent out, that Randy has never repudiated? Now he is MLK in a sheep dip uniform…. He makes plagiarism an art form, so don’t talk to me about the ‘truth.’
Les Shifler July 31st, 2014 at 13:11
I think that Randy Ru Paul has forgotten something called ‘film.’ How about all those racist news letters that his dad sent out, that Randy has never repudiated? Now he is MLK in a sheep dip uniform…. He makes plagiarism an art form, so don’t talk to me about the ‘truth.’
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:44
Deere WHITE Senator Rand Paul, (R) -Kentucky
Provide America with the list of our friends and neighbors of Das Bunker Line, Nevada patriot ARMED uprising who ‘are just like us’
NAME
RANK
ORGANIZATION
that we may know and pay appropriate dues to, and…
be purt near totally redeemed!
granpa.usthai July 31st, 2014 at 13:44
Deere WHITE Senator Rand Paul, (R) -Kentucky
Provide America with the list of our friends and neighbors of Das Bunker Line, Nevada patriot ARMED uprising who ‘are just like us’
NAME
RANK
ORGANIZATION
that we may know and pay appropriate dues to, and…
be purt near totally redeemed!
majii July 31st, 2014 at 15:56
Rand Paul has been going on a ‘tour’ to appeal to Black Americans. I wish someone would tell him he’s wasting his time. Few of us will ever vote for him because we recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing when we see them. He can backtrack, lie, and do anything else he chooses in his attempt to make himself appear to believe in equality for all, but the stench of racism and bigotry clings to him like the scent of a skunk on one who has been sprayed by one. Leopards don’t change their spots. It’s an insult to POC, LGBTQ Americans, and the others RP considers not equal to him for him to try telling us that he sees us as his equals. As long as he doesn’t act on his newly revised positions, he’s toast when it comes to getting these groups to vote for him, if he runs for POTUS. Oh, and please, would someone on his staff tell him that his whining is off-putting?
majii July 31st, 2014 at 15:56
Rand Paul has been going on a ‘tour’ to appeal to Black Americans. I wish someone would tell him he’s wasting his time. Few of us will ever vote for him because we recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing when we see them. He can backtrack, lie, and do anything else he chooses in his attempt to make himself appear to believe in equality for all, but the stench of racism and bigotry clings to him like the scent of a skunk on one who has been sprayed by one. Leopards don’t change their spots. It’s an insult to POC, LGBTQ Americans, and the others RP considers not equal to him for him to try telling us that he sees us as his equals. As long as he doesn’t act on his newly revised positions, he’s toast when it comes to getting these groups to vote for him, if he runs for POTUS. Oh, and please, would someone on his staff tell him that his whining is off-putting?
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 16:14
I read that. See my links below.
Mainah July 31st, 2014 at 16:15
OH, and I didn’t say “couldn’t” I said “didn’t”
Paul August 1st, 2014 at 19:27
“didn’t” is also incorrect.
He did. Then he left. THAT is why he is “not registered” with the American Board of Ophthalmology. He renounced or let his membership lapse when he started his own organization.
Is this really worth arguing about? He’s still an ass. He’s still certified with an agency that he created and (until recently) was president of. That’s pretty shady, isn’t it? Is it necessary to lie and say he “didn’t” (OR “couldn’t”) pass the ABO’s certification?
Mainah August 1st, 2014 at 19:49
I’m not arguing but if you’re going to accuse me of saying he couldn’t pass it when I didn’t, I have a right to respond. After all, being likened to Beck … not going to sit for it. I am not lying. So, yeah, that’s an argument in my book. Just because he says that’s the way it went doesn’t mean I’m going to believe him either, now am I?
Paul August 2nd, 2014 at 14:33
“Just because he says that’s the way it went doesn’t mean I’m going to believe him either, now am I?”
More weak-ass innuendo. Rand was a practicing ophthalmologist in Kentucky long before the whole kerfuffle with the ABO. That means he passed, and I’m quite certain there is documentation to that effect somewhere in their records.
I cannot BELIEVE I am defending Rand Paul here, but you are engaging in the exact same kind of rhetorical games that I’m sure you would not tolerate from someone on the right. I know I wouldn’t.
Mainah August 2nd, 2014 at 15:00
Look, I am saying that I’m an independent and your the one who made baseless accusations over a conversation. So, I won’t respond anymore because we are not seeing “eye to eye” if you will. I wish you all the best, really.