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Comment by Cryptocurrency on March 16, 2013 at 7:42pm

Hey Space, Rand Paul actually was against the indefinite detention provision and chastised supporters of it. The vids are on youtube.

Here is something from Ran Paul about it:

I have noticed that many are confused by my vote for NDAA. Please allow me to explain.

First, we should be clear about what the bill is. NDAA is the yearly defense authorization bill. It’s primary function is to specify which programs can and can't be funded within the Pentagon and throughout the military. It is not the bill that spends the money—that comes later in an appropriations bill.

Because I think we should spend less, I will offer amendments to cut spending. I will likely vote against the final spending bill. This wasn't it.

This bill also isn’t about indefinite detention. This year's bill did not contain the authorization for indefinite detention.

That provision was in last year's NDAA bill.

The bill this year contained the amendment I supported which sharply limited the detention power, and eliminated it entirely for American citizens in the US. While it is only a partial victory, it was a big victory. Particularly compared to what passed last year. Even so, I will continue to fight to protect anyone who could possibly be indefinitely detained.

http://www.dailypaul.com/265603/rand-paul-explains-ndaa-vote

Comment by Pat Newton on March 16, 2013 at 7:25pm

Interesting,  and good to know.  I for one have been for Paul, this gives me something to think about.  Thank you.

Comment by Warren D Filkins on March 16, 2013 at 6:53pm

Where did Lt. Col. Allen West rate?

Don't count him out !

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