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sc94597 on 12 April 2015
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Salnax said:
  • Rand Paul -  I don't trust him. It's not that Libertarianism is a bad political philosophy, though I do dislike the mark left by Ayn Rand and company. Reducing NSA powers? Great! Opposing militarization of police forces? Sounds good! Cutting taxes and spending? Not what I'd assume to be the right answer in some cases, but this can be a viable strategy regardless of political leanings. But his positions considering abortion, tax breaks, gay marriage, immigration, and so either imply or outright require more activity from the federal government. He's obviously lying about one part of the formula, which is perfectly understandable for a candidate. But since I can't figure out what he actually supports, it's hard to support him.

What's wrong with Rand Paul's stance on same-sex marriage? This was literally posted 3 hours ago. 

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/12/politics/rand-paul-same-sex-marriage/

"Rand Paul isn't endorsing same-sex marriage, but said Sunday that "people ought to be treated fairly under the law."

"I do believe people ought to be left alone," Paul said. "I don't care who you are or what you do at home or who your friends are or what, you know, where you hang out, what kind of music you listen to, what you do in your home is your own business. That's always been who I am."

"And then you could also have the neutrality of the law that allows people to have contracts with another."

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/11/exclusive-rand-paul-throws-weight-behind-immigrati/?page=all

Mr. Paul has been calling for a reform of immigration laws that secures the borders first, provides for a robust guest-worker program and can, under certain conditions, lead to the legalization of those who entered the U.S. without authorization or who overstayed their visas.

^ I'm personally for open-borders, but I understand that reaching ideals must be an incremental path. He's nowhere nearly as bad as other Republicans on this matter. 

I also disagree with him on anti-abortion (which I don't think should be enforced by the state) but also I don't think it should be subsidized or supported by the state (like drug usage.) 

As for tax breaks, he doesn't go far enough in my opinion. The tax system needs a major revamp and trimming.