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Rand Really Is Flip-Flopping On The Fence

July 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

You know how Rand Paul is telling about 8,000 different stories about using an underground electric fence for immigration control?

See what he said on his own website on May 5, 2010:

Millions of illegals crossing our border without our knowledge constitutes a clear threat to our nation’s security. I will work to secure our borders immediately. Congress and the federal government have clearly failed at this mission. It is intellectually dishonest to want to fight terrorism, and then not do the most basic things like securing the border.

Right now, our nation is at risk. We must get serious about our border security, and I have a concrete plan to do so: My plan includes an underground electric fence, with helicopter stations to respond quickly to breaches of the border. I would include satellite and increased aerial surveillance, and a boost of funds and training to the border agents. Finally, instead of closing military bases at home and renting space in Europe, I would advocate for more strategic location and construction of some of these bases to protect our border.

What was that, again, Rand, about not saying it on video and not saying it on your campaign website? (Don’t worry – I archived the screenshot in case you decide to go scrubbing again.)

Tags: Hypocrisy · Immigration · Rand Paul · Senate

1 response so far ↓

  • 1 Goodness Gracious // Jul 3, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    I quit keeping up with Rand Paul a long time ago. One day he’s for this and the next day he’s for that. I can’t believe people actually take this man seriously. On second thought, yes, I can. Sarah Palin has a fan club, too.

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