timemagazine:

TIME’s new cover on the tragedy of Ferguson: How the shooting of Michael Brown reignited the race conversation. 

Good cover image, captures the moment well… but even more interesting is the group of people who write about it: Joe Klein, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Rand Paul.. 

The shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown is an awful tragedy that continues to send shockwaves through the community of Ferguson, Missouri and across the nation.

If I had been told to get out of the street as a teenager, there would have been a distinct possibility that I might have smarted off. But, I wouldn’t have expected to be shot.

The outrage in Ferguson is understandable—though there is never an excuse for rioting or looting. There is a legitimate role for the police to keep the peace, but there should be a difference between a police response and a military response.

The images and scenes we continue to see in Ferguson resemble war more than traditional police action.

RAND PAUL in a TIME magazine piece today.

Rand Paul, Republican presidential hopeful, finds support in Berkeley, of all places

A fascinating story about Rand Paul’s adventure at Berkeley.. He received a warm welcome with a message that cuts through party lines..

Rand Paul, Republican presidential hopeful, finds support in Berkeley, of all places

Apparently young conservative women love Rand Paul.

Maybe it’s that tussle of Confederate Soldier style hair.. perhaps it’s how he looks in a doctor’s coat.. Maybe it’s the hot filibuster.

Or maybe it’s because he’s more attractive than this:

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shortformblog:

brooklynmutt:

Fascinating! MT @rosierifka Mitch McConnell & Rand Paul caught on hot mic on poll-tested message. 

This is why you don’t talk strategy when you’re “wired up.”

HOT MIC COMING THROUGH!

HOT MIC COMING THROUGH!

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Rand Paul fires back at New Jersey governor: Chris Christie ‘not very smart’

'Watchu talking by Rand'

-Crispy

Rand Paul fires back at New Jersey governor: Chris Christie ‘not very smart’

Jersey boy Chris Christie attacks Rand Paul and libertarians

And to save America he plans on eating them

Jersey boy Chris Christie attacks Rand Paul and libertarians

Ron Paul fans furious over Rand Paul's drone flip-flop

Wait.. Rand said WHAT!?

Well.. no one ever said he was his dad..

Ron Paul fans furious over Rand Paul's drone flip-flop

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If you have 52 extra minutes, check this video out. Interesting stuff, regardless of your thoughts. Rand Paul went to Howard University to speak about race—and got some very tough questions from a young audience.. r

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The GOP Of Old Has Grown Stale And Moss-Covered

Senator Rand Paul, speaking some more truth.

For those who don't know, a very cool and historic thing is occurring on the Senate floor.. Rand Paul is filibustering the John Brennan nomination ..

The Kentucky Sen. has been filibustering the nomination since around 11 o’clock this morning, he is now going into our number nine and was joined by some Republicans and one Democrat.. Paul Is being very critical of the Obama administration and their policy that may allow for the use of drones to kill Americans on US soil..

I always had a special place in my heart for a filibuster, ever since I watch the show Highway to Heaven in the 1980s when one episode starred John Forsythe Filibustering an issue and dying of a heart attack on the Senate floor..

At this point mainstream media is going to have to start paying attention to what’s happening on the Senate floor.. For those who thought that Rand Paul just looks like a Confederate Muppet, they may get a different perspective of him as a power player on the political scene in Washington DC after this event

Seriously folks, when someone can filibuster for nine hours plus you know he’s dedicated to an issue, regardless of what you think about him or that issue

For those who don't know, a very cool and historic thing is occurring on the Senate floor.. Rand Paul is filibustering the John Brennan nomination ..

Debate on Congress goes to the toilet. No really, it does. Rand Paul wants the government out of our toilets.

Debate on Congress goes to the toilet. No really, it does. Rand Paul wants the government out of our toilets.