The Fifth Column One Hitter- Senator Rand Paul is Lonely (Members Only #301)
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Feb 10, 2026 
Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky and libertarian-leaning defender of limited government and free trade. He talks about standing by consistent principles on executive power, taxes, and tariffs. He tackles federal agents and protest rights, worries about GOP protectionism and antitrust misunderstandings, and raises questions about presidential business transparency.
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Consistency Over Party Loyalty
- Rand Paul says he keeps consistent positions on executive power, tariffs, and taxes regardless of party or president.
- He warns the ICE force episode will hurt Republicans and urges ownership of mistakes to avoid electoral losses.
Loyalty Replacing Principles
- Rand Paul argues loyalty to a person has replaced fidelity to limited-government ideas in the GOP.
- He says this shift is destroying the limited-government movement and replacing ideology with loyalty tests.
Family Memory Shapes View Of Federal Force
- Rand Paul recounts his father's quip about limiting federal agents' gun control while opposing civilian gun restrictions.
- He references Ruby Ridge and Waco as formative examples that shaped libertarian and conservative instincts.