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An Intern's Perspective in Working for Rand Paul
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:29 am
Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:29 am
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Posted on 9/27/14 at 11:41 am to RollTide4Ever
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I would be remiss to write about Washington without at least mentioning the partisanship and gridlock that pervades there. In the less than two months that I was in the office, Senator Paul introduced some five or six bills aimed at reforming the criminal justice system. Rasmussen Reports confirmed that most of the measures were supported by seventy to eighty percent of the United States population, including solid majorities amongst social conservatives. And yet not one saw the light of day. Unfortunately, Harry Reid, determined to avoid difficult votes before the upcoming midterm elections and none too keen to allow a Republican to demonstrate the ability to govern
But the Republicans are the party of NO!
Posted on 9/27/14 at 12:04 pm to RollTide4Ever
Cosponsored with senator Cory Booker. Here's a summary of the so-called REDEEM bill:
I doubt that very many conservatives and probably not even many liberals would buy into this package. They might like the liberalization of drug sentences, but the rest of it is not palatable to 70% of the voting public. Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
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Encourage states to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 18-years-old, directing children away from adult criminal courts. Currently, some states still try 16- and 17-year-olds as adults by default.
Automatically expunge or seal records for juveniles who commit nonviolent crimes. Individuals would have their records of nonviolent juvenile offenses automatically expunged if they commit those crimes before they turn 15 and automatically sealed if they commit the crimes between the ages of 15 and 18.
Restrict the use of solitary confinement for children.
Offer the first broad-based federal path to sealing nonviolent criminal records for adults. Nonviolent offenders would be able to petition to have their records sealed, making it easier for them to reenter society. It would also improve the accuracy of FBI backgrounds when employers ask for such information, providing increased protection to job applicants.
Restore access to government benefits for certain low-level drug offenders.
I doubt that very many conservatives and probably not even many liberals would buy into this package. They might like the liberalization of drug sentences, but the rest of it is not palatable to 70% of the voting public. Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
This post was edited on 9/27/14 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 9/27/14 at 12:17 pm to Layabout
I support all of that. I haven't taken a poll but I would bet most of the people I know would also support.
Yeah, those Washington lifers sure taught those "radical" new kids that this sort of collaboration and innovative thought will not be tolerated!
Status quo today,status quo tomorrow, status quo forever!
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Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
Yeah, those Washington lifers sure taught those "radical" new kids that this sort of collaboration and innovative thought will not be tolerated!
Status quo today,status quo tomorrow, status quo forever!
Posted on 9/27/14 at 12:42 pm to Layabout
I'm glad you speak for the public you fricking clown.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 12:50 pm to CptBengal
The poster who believes Sandy Hook was a false flag is calling others a clown. Good stuff.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:51 pm to CptBengal
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I'm glad you speak for the public you fricking clown.
I'm quoting the claim of the original article you fricking dumb shite.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:57 pm to deltaland
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Unfortunately, Harry Reid, determined to avoid difficult votes before the upcoming midterm elections and none too keen to allow a Republican to demonstrate the ability to govern
This is what's called projecting since Paul's name wasn't the only name on the bills.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 3:36 pm to Pinecone Repair
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Status quo today,status quo tomorrow, status quo forever!
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Posted on 9/27/14 at 4:30 pm to Layabout
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I doubt that very many conservatives and probably not even many liberals would buy into this package. They might like the liberalization of drug sentences, but the rest of it is not palatable to 70% of the voting public. Sounds like the two new kids got a reality check.
What about that is unpalatable for the public?
Posted on 9/27/14 at 4:51 pm to deltaland
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Senator Paul introduced some five or six bills aimed at reforming the criminal justice system.
It was actually four, and all four are sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee right now.
- S.2550, with one co-sponsor (Harry Reid), "Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014" was introduced on June 26, 2014.
- S. 2567, with two co-sponsors (Dems Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand), " Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2014" (aka the "REDEEM Act) was introduced on July 8, 2014.
- S. 2657, with no co-sponsors, "Reclassification to Ensure Smarter and Equal Treatment Act of 2014" (aka the "RESET Act), was introduced on July 24, 2014.
-S. 2644., with no co-sponsors, "Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014" (aka the "FAIR Act"), was introduced on July, 23, 2014.
The Senate was in recess from August 9th through September 8th, and recessed again on Sept. 18th and will not be meeting in general session again until November 12th.
Not sure this intern understands the time involved in the legislative process.
Two bills relating to criminal justice system reformation were introduced in the Senate in 2013 and finally voted out of committee in 2014 (March 11th to be exact). Both were placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but have not yet seen action on the floor. Both have Democratic primary sponsors but have a pretty equal bi-partisan list of co-sponsors.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has only voted 7 bills out of committee in 2014, including the two just mentioned. One was a joint House-Senate Resolution , and the other six had Democratic primary sponsors - not only were they Dems, by the way, but all are current members of - you guessed it - the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Ted Cruz and Mike Lee are members of that Committee.
For the many in here who constantly beat the "Dems and Republicans are exactly the same" drum, do you seriously believe for one minute that this would be happening if this Senate committee, as well as all of the others, had Republican majorities and thus the ability to move along GOP-sponsored legislation?
Note: None of Rand's four bills have even one Republican co-sponsor, not even close allies Cruz or Lee. If 70-80% of the public supported the bills, as the intern attests, why would no other Senator of either party not jump on board, thus garnering voter support for himself/herself?
This starry-eyed intern, Stanford pedigree or nor, admits that Rand is his "idol" - and thus his vision is blurred. Not sure six weeks was enough time to assimilate him to the real world outside of Santa Clara County.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 8:24 am to NHTIGER
Mike Lee has spoken in support of justice reform.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 8:31 am to deltaland
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Senator Paul introduced some five or six bills aimed at reforming the criminal justice system.
... and if his father, Dr. No were in the Senate he would have voret No.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 8:32 am to Layabout
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Encourage states to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 18-years-old, directing children away from adult criminal courts. Currently, some states still try 16- and 17-year-olds as adults by default.
Automatically expunge or seal records for juveniles who commit nonviolent crimes. Individuals would have their records of nonviolent juvenile offenses automatically expunged if they commit those crimes before they turn 15 and automatically sealed if they commit the crimes between the ages of 15 and 18.
Restrict the use of solitary confinement for children.
Offer the first broad-based federal path to sealing nonviolent criminal records for adults. Nonviolent offenders would be able to petition to have their records sealed, making it easier for them to reenter society. It would also improve the accuracy of FBI backgrounds when employers ask for such information, providing increased protection to job applicants.
Restore access to government benefits for certain low-level drug offenders.
I've got a better idea.
Legalize pot 100% - and reduce the penalties for mere possession of other drugs to small fines equivalent to ordinance violations.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 8:58 am to BuckyBadger
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The poster who believes Sandy Hook was a false flag is calling others a clown. Good stuff.
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BuckyBadger
Hmmm? Who's alter is this?
Posted on 9/28/14 at 9:08 am to Layabout
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Encourage states to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 18-years-old, directing children away from adult criminal courts. Currently, some states still try 16- and 17-year-olds as adults by default.
Man, the 16 year old ankle monitor wearing killers of the pizza delivery guy in NOLA will love that one!
Posted on 9/28/14 at 1:07 pm to HubbaBubba
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Hmmm? Who's alter is this?
To be fair, Cpt. Bengal did start a thread about that very topic a couple of days or week ago.
Posted on 9/28/14 at 1:42 pm to SpidermanTUba
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I've got a better idea.
Legalize 100% of recreational drugs, gambling, prostitution, and other vices
FIFY
Posted on 9/28/14 at 5:41 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:I am myself.
Hmmm? Who's alter is this?
What in this post suggests I'm an alter? He posted about Sandy Hook the day before, iirc. You that kind of comedy keeps me hanging around after the Badger LSU game. If you choose you can read my posts on the rant regarding the game.
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