Extended Interview: Colbert Talks To Sen. Rand Paul

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  • Опубліковано 30 січ 2018
  • Senator Rand Paul tells Stephen where he stands on the biggest issues currently hanging over Washington, D.C.
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  • @Jerricola2
    @Jerricola2 6 років тому +1722

    You can have conflicting views, you can hate someone's guts, but just look at these two. No yelling, no threats, they're keeping things calm and civil. I don't agree with everything the guy said, but people do deserve a chance.

    • @khalbrucie
      @khalbrucie 6 років тому +88

      Jurassicparkrules96 people like you are the ones that keep our society fucking hating each other.

    • @NewMessage
      @NewMessage 6 років тому +38

      Absolutely. The only way out of this is to be adults.. don't let the trolls tel you different.. they don't want this fixed.

    • @TheAftermath1991
      @TheAftermath1991 6 років тому +7

      ligerhunter5223 ...What do you mean "you people"? "People like you" are the reason we have to have a conversation like this. Pull out of your high horse.

    • @biocapsule7311
      @biocapsule7311 6 років тому +18

      It wouldn't be a problem if it's just disagreement, but he and his father have actual power and intended to be at the very least unhelpful, at worst render governance dysfunctional. Even position that can be agree upon, they tend to advocate for all the wrong reasons. They are actively harmful.

    • @TheAughoti
      @TheAughoti 6 років тому +15

      Jerricola I agree with you. I have seen several republican politicians speak on shows like this and be reasonable and sound like they care. Then they go back to Washington and go crazy again.

  • @patrickblee473
    @patrickblee473 6 років тому +512

    Thank you LSSC for posting the entire interview and earlier than usual in the night.

  • @savstradamus3996
    @savstradamus3996 6 років тому +88

    This is the Colbert I was waiting for a very long time. Do more of these types of Discussions.👌

  • @jacksock5418
    @jacksock5418 4 роки тому +248

    "You're gonna get twice as much in taxes back." *silence
    Really, people?

    • @quasarsavage
      @quasarsavage 4 роки тому +9

      I mean we know Colbert is not a good man (loves Biden over Sanders for starters) Prob scared shitless 2 months ago when the Bernard was on top (OMG my taxes are going through the fucking roof Colbert thought) now it does not fucking matter. COVID-19 is all the news cares abt these days...

    • @something3395
      @something3395 4 роки тому +35

      Jared Z Liking Biden over Sanders doesn't mean someone is a bad person

    • @brawler5785
      @brawler5785 4 роки тому +8

      @@something3395 No, but it does mean they're not very smart.

    • @AlexDragonfire96
      @AlexDragonfire96 3 роки тому +19

      @@brawler5785 To prefer Biden over Sanders is not being a populist twat being fueled up by low tier rep propaganda

    • @kolinkomita2975
      @kolinkomita2975 3 роки тому

      A large portion of payroll taxes, which are mostly the gains in tax returns are what fund social security. Without these taxes social security will be bankrupt by 2030.

  • @Crimson83blah
    @Crimson83blah 6 років тому +891

    Kudos to him for coming on the late show. Not exactly a friendly crowd and at least he’s willing to try to bridge the divide. I don’t agree with him on many points but come on at least realize he’s coming on the show in good faith.

    • @thetrustysidekick3013
      @thetrustysidekick3013 6 років тому +17

      +Jurassicparkrules96
      Then by all means go out into the street and go nuts, get a gun, go to DC and shoot the place up. Let me know how it goes.

    • @lynks8
      @lynks8 6 років тому +18

      If you can't see that the republicans have, in the past decade, been significantly worse obstructionists than the democrats, (if only because dems are worse at it), then you're blind. It doesn't make what the dems have done ok, but call a spade a spade FFS.

    • @IizUname
      @IizUname 6 років тому +4

      No, fuck him.

    • @blackout07blue
      @blackout07blue 6 років тому +6

      Not friendly because he's been a total piece of shit the last few years. Equated universal healthcare to slavery. He's owned by the Big Money donors corrupting our politicians and he's been a lackey for corporations all around.

    • @krisinsaigon
      @krisinsaigon 6 років тому +4

      Kudos for him coming on to showcase his agenda of allowing Americans to die young from easily curable diseases

  • @joep3279
    @joep3279 6 років тому +201

    There's such a stark difference in the level of sophistication in conversation with people like Rand Paul (or any other competent lawmaker) vs Donald Trump. Regardless of if you agree with this guy, it's clear he understands things.

    • @JaredKelso123
      @JaredKelso123 6 років тому +4

      That's the republican party these days, you get vastly different people within the party and they're not silenced.

    • @tjti2631
      @tjti2631 5 років тому +1

      Real diversity yh?

    • @mattilevi
      @mattilevi Рік тому +1

      Look at where we are now. Biden makes Trump look like a world renowned scholar. We didn’t get an upgrade.. that’s for sure.

  • @barnabydodd8956
    @barnabydodd8956 6 років тому +34

    14:38 it looks like Colbert is gently holding Rand Paul's finger LMAO.

  • @iphone6person21
    @iphone6person21 6 років тому +288

    I may not agree with Rand Paul's policy, but I respect him. He had the balls to show up on a liberal show, try to set party aside, and actually made some decent points. Rand Paul emphasizes a true republican and I respect that. He answered the questions, and actually accepted the faults of the republican party.

    • @michaelodonnell6757
      @michaelodonnell6757 6 років тому +33

      Hes actually Libertarian however no libertarian has been able to survive the 2 party paradigm so he runs, as his father did, as a Libertarian-Republican.
      Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative.

    • @TheorizingWithBen
      @TheorizingWithBen 6 років тому +6

      Not true. Shows' producers don't normally book them.

    • @BrightS0l
      @BrightS0l 6 років тому +1

      I think Stephen really enjoys it. After watching him and John Oliver talk I realized Colbert's favorite thing to do is play up the other sides argument to push a debate. It's actually pretty interesting.

    • @bethanygee6939
      @bethanygee6939 6 років тому +4

      Me Talking... BS. Most conservatives are afraid to go on because they can't back up their views with logic.

    • @cameroncrazie818
      @cameroncrazie818 5 років тому +4

      Liberal show? More like far-left show.

  • @Avenger222
    @Avenger222 6 років тому +443

    I miss the days where we could just have disagreements about policy like public vs private healthcare and education, etc... things that had a basis in reality. They were both valid opinions with their pros and cons.
    However, now politics is covered with conspiracies, lies, gaslighting, propaganda -- fallacies about everything and anything. Almost nothing has a basis in reality.
    Can we just get back to talking about policy? Like _actual_ policy.. with _actual_ plans?
    ...maybe I'm asking for too much.

    • @okirrama3587
      @okirrama3587 6 років тому +15

      Sorry but democrats can't hear you, they are too busy on Russian Conspiracy

    • @ThaOneChrisJONES
      @ThaOneChrisJONES 6 років тому +8

      We can claim to be "human" all we like but at the end of the day, we're just sophisticated animals who still harbor animalistic instincts ( tribalism etc.. ). We'll always devolve into us vs them, it's in our DNA to do so. And I don't want to scare you but it's only going to get worse until a natural reset button is pushed ( and that usually means war... ).

    • @ThaOneChrisJONES
      @ThaOneChrisJONES 6 років тому +13

      okir rama Republicans can't hear either, they're too busy on Deep State conspiracies.

    • @Avenger222
      @Avenger222 6 років тому +18

      +okir rama Thank you for your excellent example! This is exactly what I was talking about.
      The whole "the USA's entire intelligence agency groups are lying and working together with the *entire* world's intelligence communities (minus Russia) to push the narrative that Trump's administration colluded with Russia" talking point. It's incredibly disingenuous.
      Why on earth would you think that everyone is lying and conspiring against donald and his administration? Isn't the more logical conclusion that it's *not* just a conspiracy?
      "Oh but there's no evidence!"
      What about the...
      Flynn Thing
      Manafort Thing
      Tillerson Thing
      Sessions Thing
      Kushner Thing
      Wray Thing
      Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius "Russian Law Firm of the Year" Thing
      Carter Page Thing
      Roger Stone Thing
      Felix Sater Thing
      Boris Epshteyn Thing
      Rosneft Thing
      Gazprom Thing (see above)
      Sergey Gorkov banker Thing
      Azerbaijan Thing
      "I Love Putin" Thing
      Lavrov Thing
      Sergey Kislyak Thing
      Oval Office Thing
      Gingrich Kislyak Phone Calls Thing
      Russian Business Interest Thing
      Emoluments Clause Thing
      Alex Schnaider Thing
      Hack of the DNC Thing
      Guccifer 2.0 Thing
      Mike Pence "I don't know anything" Thing
      Russians Mysteriously Dying Thing
      Trump's public request to Russia to hack Hillary's email Thing
      Trump house sale for $100 million at the bottom of the housing bust to the Russian fertilizer king Thing
      Russian fertilizer king's plane showing up in Concord, NC during Trump rally campaign Thing
      Nunes sudden flight to the White House in the night Thing
      Nunes personal investments in the Russian winery Thing
      Cyprus bank Thing
      Trump not Releasing his Tax Returns Thing
      the Republican Party's rejection of an amendment to require Trump to show his taxes thing
      Election Hacking Thing
      GOP platform change to the Ukraine Thing
      Steele Dossier Thing
      Sally Yates Can't Testify Thing
      Intelligence Community's Investigative Reports Thing
      Trump reassurance that the Russian connection is all "fake news" Thing
      Chaffetz not willing to start an Investigation Thing
      Chaffetz suddenly deciding to go back to private life in the middle of an investigation Thing
      Appointment of Pam Bondi who was bribed by Trump in the Trump University scandal appointed to head the investigation Thing The White House going into cover-up mode, refusing to turn over the documents related to the hiring and firing of Flynn Thing
      Chaffetz and White House blaming the poor vetting of Flynn on Obama Thing
      Poland and British intelligence gave information regarding the hacking back in 2015 to Paul Ryan and he didn't do anything Thing
      Agent M16 following the money thing
      Trump team KNEW about Flynn's involvement but hired him anyway Thing
      Let's Fire Comey Thing
      Election night Russian trademark gifts Things
      Russian diplomatic compound electronic equipment destruction Thing
      let's give back the diplomatic compounds back to the Russians Thing
      Let's Back Away From Cuba Thing
      Donny Jr met with Russians Thing
      Donny Jr emails details "Russian Government's support for Trump" Thing
      Trump's secret second meeting with his boss Putin Thing
      I have sources for all of these.
      [edit: credit to PetGiraffe, because I'm far too lazy]

    • @killj0y58
      @killj0y58 6 років тому +1

      You get your information from late night comedy shows nowadays. Let’s be real it’s not getting bettet

  • @bjnowak
    @bjnowak 6 років тому +517

    Libertarians is the party of the future. Smaller government and socially liberal. It's the future of young conservatives.

    • @StyxTBuferd
      @StyxTBuferd 6 років тому +61

      There's a wave of conservatism running through young people these days, and though Trump might be the resonating voice right now, I think a large amount of them are libertarian. Even the GOP is becoming more libertarian over time. The days of neo-cons like Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell are over.

    • @cavebeast5305
      @cavebeast5305 6 років тому +14

      The libertarian party is a dying movement because their immigration policy fails to conserve the very people who established a country based on individual freedoms and limited government. Without the people, we have no such nation. As such, many libertarians are moving to the alt-right and similar identitarian groups.

    • @StyxTBuferd
      @StyxTBuferd 6 років тому +8

      The libertarian party wont ever usurp the Republican party, which has much more to do with the natural state to binary topics into for and against. A party that attempts to grab sides of both parties is doomed to fail because of the median voter theorem- however that doesn't mean their influence wont be felt in the major parties. i would argue still the GOP is much more libertarian now than they have been the last 20 years. There's no fight against the legalization of gay marriage, many GOP senators are pro-legalization of medial marijuana, and many don't' call for the level of border security that they had in the past. Trump is arguably a more libertarian figure than George Bush, John McCain, or Mitt Romney, as he is forcibly trying to deregulate as much as he can.

    • @bjnowak
      @bjnowak 6 років тому +3

      StyxTBuferd very good points - my biggest issue with the gop is they talk small government and budget and in my lifetime that’s all it’s been is talk. The only president that had a balanced budget the last 40 years was a democrat (Clinton) doesn’t say much for fiscal conservatives.

    • @bjnowak
      @bjnowak 6 років тому

      Cave Beast if the party is dying, its not the ideals that are dying but the organization umbrella and their mistakes.

  • @mco7776
    @mco7776 6 років тому +310

    Finally, a quality guest.

  • @callmeishmael4659
    @callmeishmael4659 6 років тому +196

    Rand Paul was/remains my favorite 2016 candidate. I wish the mainstream would've gotten behind him.

    • @AverageLeagueHack
      @AverageLeagueHack 4 роки тому +2

      @@awhodothey so true. She got the opponent she wanted and still could not win.

    • @MrAlehkra
      @MrAlehkra 4 роки тому +8

      I was really hoping for Paul to do great in 2016, but honestly I think he has only himself to blame on that one. During the Republican primary debates he came off as just another robotic Republican sound-bite machine. It's such a shame, he could have taken the same "outsider, non-establishment" route that Donald Trump took, but actually be, yknow, a reasonable human being about it.

    • @hunterjager9538
      @hunterjager9538 3 роки тому +1

      Would have never happened... Because he was what was best for us.

    • @shiftlessinseattle
      @shiftlessinseattle 3 роки тому

      He hasn't stayed consistent in any way over the years. Speaking particularly from 2021, Rand Paul's behavior, words, and votes over the past 2 years have put me off of supporting him ever again.

  • @kristenalsobrook1716
    @kristenalsobrook1716 6 років тому +341

    The man who should have been president.

    • @ExodusPessoa
      @ExodusPessoa 6 років тому +25

      I know it's so sad I'm a liberal and I would have definitely voted for him over Hillary Clinton :(.

    • @jamesgreer5728
      @jamesgreer5728 6 років тому +13

      Which is why I'm glad I voted for him

    • @right-winglibertarian3896
      @right-winglibertarian3896 5 років тому +3

      Kristen Alsobrook DEFINITELY!!

    • @Rakonax
      @Rakonax 5 років тому +3

      sanders was in the show?

    • @patricialafountain1432
      @patricialafountain1432 5 років тому

      A 5 year old could have done a better job

  • @allisoncastle
    @allisoncastle 5 років тому +151

    Love how the audience only claps at buzzwords and doesn’t actually listen to intelligent points he makes.

    • @arcticap-238
      @arcticap-238 4 роки тому +8

      Allison Castle I agree ☝🏽 they’re just a bunch of clowns

    • @ussev8135
      @ussev8135 3 роки тому +4

      Bill Maher's audience are total Sheeps. His guests always rekt him on his show.

    • @cydneymetz
      @cydneymetz 3 роки тому +1

      Lol. They don’t know anything else. If it doesn’t fit on a poster board or a bumper sticker and have a current hashtag they don’t know it. More tragically is they don’t want to know anything more.

    • @PianoBangBang
      @PianoBangBang 3 роки тому +3

      Freedom when he agrees with it. Classic gop hypocrisy

    • @ussev8135
      @ussev8135 3 роки тому +3

      Just like Bill Maher's audience. Dan Crenshaw rekt Bill on his show last year & Bill was lost. He didn't know what to do.

  • @ufo717212
    @ufo717212 6 років тому +205

    He is my favorite republican nowadays. Like father like son.

    • @NJ-wb1cz
      @NJ-wb1cz 6 років тому +6

      Yeah, hereditary political positions and royal political dynasties are what America is all about.

    • @patrikszabo7966
      @patrikszabo7966 6 років тому +4

      I disagree, Rand Paul is way more reasonable than his father.

    • @kansascitychifes3507
      @kansascitychifes3507 6 років тому +1

      the idea that you can pay nothing and get Bridges is flawed in every way.

    • @politicalanalysis9419
      @politicalanalysis9419 6 років тому +1

      He's no republican. Rand Paul and his pot smoking buddies are traitors to the GOP. Whenever we try to pass a bill, we can be sure that there's 1 man who will stand in our way. If you don't like us so much, why not join Barnie Senders and the other immigrant loving demoncrats? #seeyouinhell

    • @stevego7377
      @stevego7377 6 років тому +8

      Political Analysis Because republicans like you are just fascists in disguise. Rand is a TRUE Republican, not a neocon fascist like bush or Huckabee or any other neocon.

  • @leannerauer353
    @leannerauer353 6 років тому +46

    Solid interview

  • @DavidAnderson-vt8iq
    @DavidAnderson-vt8iq 6 років тому +207

    Good work, While not a fan of the GOP, I like to hear from both sides of the issues.

    • @KCN8er
      @KCN8er 6 років тому +2

      He's not a very good representation of the GOP, in general.

    • @coleenparsons4905
      @coleenparsons4905 6 років тому +14

      Hearing both sides makes one informed. Fence sitting seems to be a stretch.Trying to find common ground can be productive. I am curious - how does listening to both sides" let Trump get away with his crap"?

    • @dannmarceau9743
      @dannmarceau9743 6 років тому +4

      Right on David.

    • @PapiCee
      @PapiCee 6 років тому +3

      David Anderson don’t be a a fan of the GOP or DNC lol but like Rand Paul he’s the truth

    • @kahlernygard809
      @kahlernygard809 6 років тому +4

      Yall liberals have to police the extremists that are unwilling to compromise , or they will drag the democratic party down

  • @thesloth5662
    @thesloth5662 6 років тому +69

    Sen. Paul is from my state. He could have been such an amazing leader. He understands the social issues that get us at each other's throats and bridges that gap very well. I believe that if he were President, we could come to an agreement on things like police violence, weed, lgbt rights, privacy, etc. very quickly and then have a vigorous debate about the rest of it in a much calmer matter because we wouldn't have someone at the helm that thrives on division. I absolutely disagree with his devil may care approach to regulating corporations and his ideas as to what a fair tax system looks like, but he's also exactly the kind of guy I'd want to sit down and talk about it with. I really hope Republicans drop all the racism and xenophobia and elevate this guy in the coming years.

    • @cinne2135
      @cinne2135 6 років тому +6

      The Sloth, yeah but his ideas on big button issues such as taxes, healthcare, and income inequality combined with his clear bias for wealth and non compassion for the poor or struggling minorities (economic, academic, professional), even those in KY from my experience, or just don't hold water. Equating universal healthcare with slavery yet refusing to address the very real issues regarding health, healthcare, drug addiction, generational poverty, and education and KY's repeated bottom of the nation ranks in those areas make him more hypocritical, imo. Just like Mitch. But then again, neither hardly leave the golden triangle when home. How would they know what their average folk need?
      I'll be glad when KY rises up and finally elects national representatives more eager to help the people in the state who truly need it than serve their own self interests.

    • @thesloth5662
      @thesloth5662 6 років тому +3

      Kentucky votes against it's best interest mostly due to identity politics....fear of "the others". They don't have the ability to see how they are being exploited economically because Republicans keep telling them Democrats want to let Muslims take over the country and force their daughters to have abortions. Rand is one of few that try to unify people on those things rather than divide them. The point that I'm making is that with Rand bringing people together rather than tearing them apart, we'd be able to actually TALK about the important things. The problem with liberals, and politics in general, is that they refuse to praise progressive people because they are not THEIR idea of progressive. Sen. Paul might not be a liberal's idea of a good leader, but for someone that lives in this state and understand the people here, he is a huge step in the right direction. You don't get everything you want all at once in this racket. You fight for incremental change.

    • @michaelodonnell6757
      @michaelodonnell6757 6 років тому +10

      A - Healthcare is a service, not a right.
      B - When you conscript someone against their will to force them into a service for you how is that not a form of slavery. The system OWES YOU NOTHING.
      C - This country was founded off the backs of workers, not freeloaders with their hand out.
      Get a fucking job, and pay for your own healthcare.
      Then you cant bitch about anyone...

    • @izdatsumcp
      @izdatsumcp 4 роки тому +1

      It's not devil my care when it comes to corporations. People need to understand that corporations use the government to get what they want. For example, the tax code. The corporations can use a complicated tax code to not have to pay a lot of tax whereas a small business may struggle. It's the same with regulations: they hurt the little guy. It's freedom that creates fairness, not government intervention

    • @gabbar51ngh
      @gabbar51ngh 3 роки тому +1

      @@cinne2135 Rand Paul takes a classic liberal approach. Problem is when a government starts a service for free. Not only it takes the consumers out of free market it burdens the taxpayers. Since not everyone pays equal taxes this is straight up unfair by design to productive people of the country who pay more taxes than others. If everyone's vote is equal then taxes should be too and one class shouldn't be burdened to fund government services.
      As for regulations on big corporations. The more you try to regulate the market the harder you make it for smaller Businesses to break in. Whether it's Minimum wage, corporate taxes,etc.
      Plus what gives you right to help someone else by burdening others for their expense without their consent? That's how government services work when they are provided on behalf of taxpayers. You will erase poverty faster by a freer market and voluntary donations.
      Putting government into anything simply Means wastage of taxpayers

  • @BennettRedacted
    @BennettRedacted 6 років тому +527

    I don't know much about this republican, but this guy seems exceedingly decent.

    • @Mantorok
      @Mantorok 6 років тому +76

      Bennett -Redacted- Check out Ron Paul and you understand why.

    • @mkadoza
      @mkadoza 6 років тому +38

      His dad is a standup guy. Rand fluctuates.

    • @dylanrieger1118
      @dylanrieger1118 6 років тому +66

      Dads a legend and Rand Paul is a good person and smart as hell

    • @nathenism
      @nathenism 6 років тому +86

      he's a libertarian using the republican platform

    • @michaedove3562
      @michaedove3562 6 років тому +19

      They all do when they go on liberal shows...Its an act.

  • @2bitanalyst39
    @2bitanalyst39 6 років тому +65

    As a democrat I would have voted for this man 1000x over

  • @masterofmashup1737
    @masterofmashup1737 6 років тому +251

    His immigration plan actually sounds very fair.

    • @damonstahl7757
      @damonstahl7757 6 років тому +52

      Master of Mashup nobody in Congress will go for it it's too reasonable

    • @Gil7111TX
      @Gil7111TX 5 років тому +1

      Nope just giving any kinds of amnesty just encourage more, than in a years will have "more dreamers" -_-

    • @AverageLeagueHack
      @AverageLeagueHack 4 роки тому +3

      @@Gil7111TX correct, which is why the illegal immigration must be solved first.

    • @verfuncht
      @verfuncht 4 роки тому +1

      Aaron B Before you “solve illegal immigration”, you have to actually follow the immigration laws in place, and stop turning away desperate refugees from Central and South America.

    • @littlebearoverlook
      @littlebearoverlook 3 роки тому +1

      @@AverageLeagueHack A lot of people get kind of jumpy at this idea, but if you legalize prostitution and decriminalized drugs there likely wouldn't be very many sex and drug trafficking across the border. It would mostly be families and migrant workers.

  • @curtissam8025
    @curtissam8025 6 років тому +153

    Very good interview. Legalize it.

    • @dannmarceau9743
      @dannmarceau9743 6 років тому +4

      Yes. I was one of the first to be prescribed pot in WA state, guess what year? 1974!
      That's not a typo.

    • @blackout07blue
      @blackout07blue 6 років тому +4

      Decriminalize doesn't help users get quality, safe product and it promotes a black market.

    • @burtosis
      @burtosis 6 років тому +5

      Guys, I'm pretty sure interviews are legal...

    • @NJ-wb1cz
      @NJ-wb1cz 6 років тому

      Curtis Sam, can't see beyond pot, can you?
      Even if _every republican_ chooses a couple of Republican talking points to be against but will support the rest - then all Republicans in their entirety will support every single point in their platform. The so called dissenting voices are irrelevant when they don't try to influence others. Rand's positions on pot and war don't influence policy and don't change anything other than capturing few votes of not so bright potheads. He might as well be pot hating warmongerer and the result will be absolutely the same.

    • @kansascitychifes3507
      @kansascitychifes3507 6 років тому

      +Bear Arms it is so sad but you are correct.

  • @saiamitchaddha5525
    @saiamitchaddha5525 5 років тому +1

    God Bless people on the train and their family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

  • @TinkyTheCat
    @TinkyTheCat 6 років тому +29

    Can't say I agree with most of his views, but I do respect that he's willing to make an appearance and have a dialogue - even if it seemed like they stuck mostly to common ideological ground.

  • @MingWLee
    @MingWLee 6 років тому +20

    As a functioning society, this kind of conversation has to be done and should encourage to get it done. This help us, the people, to have a better insight about what is going on in the country. But like some said, the conversation must be civil with respect.

  • @jacobsilverman4645
    @jacobsilverman4645 3 роки тому +36

    Rand Paul skipping a conference as a US senator like he's still in high school is the most Rand Paul thing I've ever seen

  • @opie1kanobie
    @opie1kanobie 6 років тому +6

    I am really grateful that Stephen Colbert had Sen. Rand Paul on his show, and it was a good interview. Thumbs up!

  • @hectorcornejo1468
    @hectorcornejo1468 6 років тому +9

    I hope Rand's record reflects his interview here. I'm willing to see more about him. I dont agree with his last statements but the rest sounds pretty decent.

  • @pottsy806
    @pottsy806 6 років тому +3

    Splendid interview by Paul and well done to Colbert for always having a range of guests

  • @xXJAKMACKXx
    @xXJAKMACKXx 4 роки тому +12

    END THE FED

  • @darrenmiller6927
    @darrenmiller6927 2 роки тому +1

    That's what we need right now, open discussions between people with different, or even opposing views. Bless you guys, great interview, great job!

  • @johnwhite2412
    @johnwhite2412 6 років тому +1

    Good interview. Both were respectful of each other, the topics discussed, and the audience.

  • @chegadesuade
    @chegadesuade 6 років тому +71

    Rand the man!! Great to see this interview happen, I'd like to see many more open discussions between libertarians and democrats, we'd discover we share much ground.

    • @tjhollen
      @tjhollen 6 років тому +2

      Shiftless Lazycrat exactly besides the size of govt lol. I'm convinced 80% of us are libertarian and just don't know it.

    • @chegadesuade
      @chegadesuade 6 років тому +3

      Tom Jones That's true, and personally I think we share common ground on small govt too. Most Dems I've asked say they prefer a smaller and more efficient govt, especially regarding the Department of Defense.

    • @chegadesuade
      @chegadesuade 6 років тому

      Adam Jacobs Agreed, but I've become convinced that big govt is best suited for small countries. A few small nations like the Scandinavian countries do have excellent labor laws, because they have low unemployment and strict immigration policies. I don't think a large industrial nation with 300 million people like ours can afford such labor laws.

    • @choonbox
      @choonbox 6 років тому

      Shame Libertarians usually oppose gun control, isn't it?

    • @chegadesuade
      @chegadesuade 6 років тому

      Ruben De Koe It is a shame, but it's also ideologically consistent. Libertarians believe the federal govt's role is strictly defined by the Constitution, including the bill of rights.

  • @Billionaireben
    @Billionaireben 5 років тому +13

    16:52 As soon as he says something that doesn't fit your model, ok; time to go. lol, I know they were overtime; but the timing was amusing.

  • @zimmhone
    @zimmhone 6 років тому +67

    Ok. I like Rand Paul. He talks sense.

    • @angelbarajas9180
      @angelbarajas9180 4 роки тому +5

      Same. He's a different poltican. He should be president one day.

    • @Tylerf64
      @Tylerf64 3 роки тому +2

      @@angelbarajas9180 aged very poorly

  • @jaywashington767
    @jaywashington767 6 років тому

    I like how Stephen took a commercial break and I got an ad as if I'm watching tv

  • @b.terenceharwick3222
    @b.terenceharwick3222 5 років тому +4

    Rand Paul has a coherent way of seeing the world.
    Agree or disagree. But he is a respectable person with well-function ears and so a person who always deserves to be heard.

  • @pantopia3518
    @pantopia3518 3 роки тому +10

    His argument on drugs was spot on imo

  • @lostintheelf
    @lostintheelf 2 роки тому +1

    Keep pouring the drinks and keep your guest talking. This is a legend.

  • @MattDSurette
    @MattDSurette 2 роки тому

    The thumbs up I gave was for Rand Paul.

  • @CasiodorusRex
    @CasiodorusRex 5 років тому +3

    You know they flashed the applause sign at the end for Colbert.

  • @bobjones6366
    @bobjones6366 6 років тому +89

    0:28 - 0:38 You could pretty obviously tell he was concerned about how his audience was going to react, and that he wanted things to be cordial. This is part of why I like Stephen. He wants dialogue.

    • @DeathBringer769
      @DeathBringer769 6 років тому +7

      No one wants a late night comedy to show to turn into a vitriolic, immature shouting match. I think they both knew this ahead of time and conducted themselves well.

    • @JustinMarty
      @JustinMarty 6 років тому +17

      Yeah, he managed that introduction very carefully. "Please give a WARM welcome..." *claps*. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a word with the audience before starting that segment. It reminds me of the interview when the audience hissed and boo-ed Ted Cruz during the interview and he chastised the audience, "Guys, however you feel, he’s my guest, so please don’t boo him." Huge respect for conducting an interview that way.

    • @smellyoulater94
      @smellyoulater94 6 років тому +2

      I mean you kind of have to do that when you pander to one side then decide to invite opposition.

    • @michaelodonnell6757
      @michaelodonnell6757 6 років тому +1

      Rand Paul is a friend of the Colbert show and as Stephen said is on a short list of Republicans Stephen likes. Paul has been on Colbert before 2016 to be exact. Colbert used to love his dad Ron, and knows most of Rands positions are the same as that. Because Paul is socially liberal I'm pretty sure Stephens greasing the audience before announcement is just more decisive bullshit rhetoric you guys like to spew.

    • @TCt83067695
      @TCt83067695 6 років тому

      Freddy Martinez exactly

  • @vanislerider7311
    @vanislerider7311 3 роки тому +2

    Yes the way to deal with disagreements is to support the storming of the Capital....right Rand.

  • @samanthalee4366
    @samanthalee4366 6 років тому +2

    Loved this interview and the respect they have given each other.

  • @pvrhye
    @pvrhye 6 років тому +6

    "I love it when the senators are lubricated" *Band plays smooth Jazz. Was that an accident? No way.

  • @bellisc.3516
    @bellisc.3516 3 роки тому +4

    "I'm hoping 2018 is a better year!" - Rand Paul
    "Hold my beer." - 2020

  • @ideamissing
    @ideamissing 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting the entire interview. It was not only a civil conversation, it was very interesting as well.

  • @soran27
    @soran27 6 років тому

    Americans are lucky to have people like Rand Paul and even luckier to have entertainers such as Colbert

  • @devochkadee
    @devochkadee 6 років тому +37

    Is it just me or Rand Paul got some swagger :o

  • @SMVORL
    @SMVORL 3 роки тому +16

    Rand Paul is a voice of reason who is fighting for our children, our rights and freedoms. Please continue to fight the good fight! Absolute respect

  • @nickraoyj
    @nickraoyj 6 років тому

    really loving the "Humanism" outro...wish you guys could release this version instead!

  • @Starky513
    @Starky513 6 років тому

    Colbert finished this one like a BOSS.

  • @richardquezada693
    @richardquezada693 6 років тому +5

    Man if he was a lil more aggressive he’d be president.. but rand is the man

  • @DeathlyTired
    @DeathlyTired 6 років тому +10

    This interview does show how to have constructive cicvil differences of opinion.
    More than that though, it shows the value of long-form conversations where people have time to talk and expand their thoughts and ideas beyond soundbites and inflammatory pandering to their respective bases - that is what allows the civil productive discussion to breathe.
    Sadly, there is zero chance that the race towards the bottom, of 30 second segments and substance-free sloganeering, is going to end - it's too profitable, for all concerned; and we, the public, tacitly enable and encourage it; perhaps we deserve the barren, poisonous landscape it yields.

  • @jenniferpatterson2404
    @jenniferpatterson2404 6 років тому

    Hey look! A civil conversation!

  • @TenraiGudo
    @TenraiGudo 6 років тому

    Brilliant finish

  • @kennet7837
    @kennet7837 6 років тому +393

    I like that Rand Paul is libertarian on social issues, more non-interventionist on foreign policy, consistently against NSA spying and such. He is without a doubt one of the better Republicans, but let's keep it in perspective and not forget this guy has a corporatist voting record and equated universal health care to slavery!

    • @kennet7837
      @kennet7837 6 років тому +6

      Sam Tenuto Yes, I probably agree with you. If Trump has nothing to hide he should have testified already. I was never into the whole Russian election meddling/collusion conspiracy in the first place, but it's plausible to believe Trump is guilty of corruption related to the money laundering Paul Manafort was indicted for. I'm afraid the investigation won't result in Trump getting impeached. That's a pipedream with a Republican-controlled Congress.

    • @RachelDavis705
      @RachelDavis705 6 років тому +29

      He called universal healthcare slavery for doctors, which was bizarre. He also touts conspiracy theories and hangs out with Alex Jones, who is legit insane. He claims to hate the deficit but voted for a bill that pushes the deficit to unprecedented levels. He is a hack and a hypocrite.

    • @chiefsmurph
      @chiefsmurph 6 років тому +1

      just because you don't share the same views as him does not mean that he is a bad person. at least you can see he wants as many people covered as possible.

    • @kennet7837
      @kennet7837 6 років тому

      Jurassicparkrules96 Clearly not! He is not as bad as Jeff Sessions or Ted Cruz.

    • @maryanneslater9675
      @maryanneslater9675 6 років тому +15

      Really, if he wanted a more caring, polite society and fewer people ready to explode out of stress, he should support universal health care -- and paid maternity leave and higher minimum wage as well. Look at all the countries that have those things. They are calmer, more polite and don't get pissy about who "deserves" to be helped. But libertarians are totally dense on that point. Which is why they end up with Republicans.

  • @right-winglibertarian3896
    @right-winglibertarian3896 5 років тому +3

    Rand Paul is absolutely great! He is one of the good guys! He should be our next president. Thankfully we have him fighting the good fight in the Senate.

  • @socrappyicoulddie
    @socrappyicoulddie 6 років тому +2

    I really appreciate Colbert's interview style with people he's not politically aligned with.

  • @joelokumu9
    @joelokumu9 2 роки тому

    One of the most important people right now

  • @jarehelt
    @jarehelt 6 років тому +7

    By far the smartest man in government!!! RandPaul2020!!

  • @PeterSedesse
    @PeterSedesse 5 років тому +4

    Ideologically I am about where Rand Paul is, however, I can never forgive his comment where he said ´ Republicans ought not to be investigating Republicans´... He put party above his job as a Senator which is to provide a check on the President.

  • @dantsui5999
    @dantsui5999 6 років тому

    Wtf? FISA warrants do require a judge to sign off on them!

  • @Se7nDust
    @Se7nDust 6 років тому

    'more discussions across party lines...than we want you to know'

  • @TakeTheRedOne1st
    @TakeTheRedOne1st 6 років тому +42

    My husband has felonies and the last time he went to prison he kept getting signs from God, he ended up becoming a die hard Christian and was even in the local paper for converting more prisoners than anyone ever has in the prison he was in too. When he got released, one of his friend's wife who is a friend of mine convinced me to meet him, told me he was kind, funny, and had a heart of gold, our first date was at the halfway house. We were married less than a year later and are still happily married today. Ever since he got out and to this day he will hardly ever drink and when he does he'll only get drunk maybe twice a year at family events at the most, he still won't even go to bars, and even though we've lived in a state with legalized marijuana he wouldn't touch it (not against it, just prefers to stay in a clean mind frame), we always go to church, ever since I met him he will tithe his time to God by helping others, whether if its mentoring kids to help them stay out of trouble and not make the mistakes he made or by shoveling snow for all the single mothers, widows, and elderly people on our street even with him having degenerative disk disease, or stopping to help others when he sees they're in need. And my husband can't vote, leave the country, and would have to pay thousands and thousands of dollars just to get his rights back to bear arms. When he first got out of prison we couldn't even find anyone willing to rent us a nice house in a nice neighborhood until a kind, old Mormon man gave us a chance and said he knew we were good people and rented us our first home together in a nice subdivision. He had to resort to working construction with a bad back because no one wanted to hire a newly released felon but as of now he's an account executive for a large staffing agency. My husband is a good man and doesn't deserve his past held over his head for the rest of his life, he doesn't deserve to have his freedoms taken away, and everyone DOES deserve second chances.

    • @OlviMasta77
      @OlviMasta77 6 років тому +2

      TakeTheRedOne1st Amen! Glory to God!

    • @partibananathurai5862
      @partibananathurai5862 6 років тому +2

      +härjaren Langstrumpf
      Praise be upon His Noodliness the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

    • @0fficerpimp
      @0fficerpimp 3 роки тому

      @@partibananathurai5862 hust had to ruin it didnt you

    • @partibananathurai5862
      @partibananathurai5862 3 роки тому

      @@0fficerpimp naturally

    • @0fficerpimp
      @0fficerpimp 3 роки тому

      @@partibananathurai5862 a comment 2 years old and you responded in 3 minutes

  • @rasmusrammo3708
    @rasmusrammo3708 6 років тому +12

    14:38 Why is Stephen holding Rand Paul's finger?

    • @ivonedefigueiredo9301
      @ivonedefigueiredo9301 6 років тому +3

      Rasmus Rammo 😂😂😂

    • @osmaer3999
      @osmaer3999 5 років тому

      Oh yea you are right, that's exactly what it looked like!

    • @lassila3
      @lassila3 3 роки тому

      Rand Paul was nervous before coming on so Robert proposed to hold his hand if it got tough

  • @patrikszabo7966
    @patrikszabo7966 6 років тому

    In our ever more polarizing world, these 17 minutes of a liberal-leaning showman interviewing a conservative politician are worth more than pure gold.

  • @ALPHAPRINTSLA
    @ALPHAPRINTSLA 6 років тому

    Love Ron Paul and Rand! Most pragmatic people in politics.

  • @spartaninvirginia
    @spartaninvirginia 6 років тому +15

    Rand Paul

  • @StudlySoldier
    @StudlySoldier 6 років тому +27

    That ending was amazing!

    • @rbeck3200tb40
      @rbeck3200tb40 6 років тому +13

      Not really it shows Colbert believes imaginary Russians some how "interfered "with our elections

    • @StudlySoldier
      @StudlySoldier 6 років тому +2

      rbeck3200tb40 is the country of Russia made up or is it just the people that live there who are imaginary?

    • @mariacambron2940
      @mariacambron2940 6 років тому +3

      @That One Smart Ass I'm sorry, but are you privy to some information regarding Russian collusion that Robert Mueller isn't aware of? You do understand that the investigation is still on-going and that we've yet to learn the outcome, right? Quit playing armchair investigator, ponce.

    • @DarrinSK
      @DarrinSK 6 років тому +1

      that ending was terrible.

    • @rbeck3200tb40
      @rbeck3200tb40 6 років тому +4

      The people who supposedly effected a US presidential election are made up . The Democrats think it was Russians yet not a single Russian person has been named nor has the methods of how they effected our elections been shown
      US intelligence services have been influencing and effecting elections all over the world mostly in central and SOuth America for years. They do this by bribery , intimidation, voter fraud and even assassinations. So far I havent seen in any way how Russia supposedly did these things in the US elections. HAVE YOU ?? All I have seen is Senator Jeff Sessions a member of the armed services committee met with a Russian ambassador 2 years ago at a dinner and Donald Trumps son who isnt even a politician emailed a Russian lawyer 2 years ago. HIllary CLinton and the DNC had their emails leaked to the public probably from a hacker but none of these things show anything about Russia

  • @aleckelsey2663
    @aleckelsey2663 6 років тому +1

    I like when people on two sides of a fence can have a discussion without it devolving into a slap-fight of insults and blame-casting.

  • @mr.greasy6483
    @mr.greasy6483 Рік тому

    Gotta stand with Rand. We need him more than ever in the 2024 election

  • @blackbox8541
    @blackbox8541 6 років тому +6

    He said there is a secret society

    • @ussev8135
      @ussev8135 3 роки тому

      Yeah. The CIA, FBI, Skull & Bones

  • @mobrien7211
    @mobrien7211 6 років тому +262

    Rand Paul was my first choice.

    • @itsabovemenow
      @itsabovemenow 6 років тому +6

      M O'Brien if ever there was a Republican I’d vote for it would be him.

    • @blackout07blue
      @blackout07blue 6 років тому +10

      Fuck him. Rand Paul only helps rich people. He's anti-poor people and he's not for helping the 40% of people making $20k or less a year in spite working full-time. Paul is owned by billionaires and corporate special interests. Google it.

    • @dpop8378
      @dpop8378 6 років тому +3

      Actually, it's partly his fault, Trump is a president...

    • @DarrinSK
      @DarrinSK 6 років тому +13

      "He's anti-poor people" translation: anyone that wont steal from someone with more to give to someone with less is immoral... despite teh whole stealing bit.

    • @WinterRamenChicago
      @WinterRamenChicago 6 років тому

      M O'Brien you mean raun pal?

  • @eurojenn
    @eurojenn 6 років тому +1

    That was a great interview!

  • @cdiers26
    @cdiers26 6 років тому

    I wish more people thought like Rand and Ron Paul.

  • @wk3820
    @wk3820 4 роки тому +6

    One of the few people in government who understand that bigger government equals less freedom and more oppression. I'm glad that over the past year or so, he's really managed to get the President's ear and steer him more toward a libertarian/classically liberal approach (bringing troops home, etc).

  • @k.p.c7779
    @k.p.c7779 6 років тому +72

    Good to see Senator Paul making the rounds.
    Speedy recovery, sir.
    They definitely need your help. 😅

    • @jjmaster322
      @jjmaster322 6 років тому +3

      Keith Cook lol didnt his neighbor beat his ass

    • @k.p.c7779
      @k.p.c7779 6 років тому +2

      CameraGuy322 from the little I heard, he got tackled from behind and both individuals landed wrong.
      I'm pretty sure his neighbor didnt try to curb stomp stomp him on 5th ave, and I'm pretty sure Senator Paul hasn't made a point of publicly attacking the person.
      If I were to draw conclusions, I'd say domestic dispute between disagreeable land owners.
      I'd ask if you've lived between the Mississippi and Death Valley?
      We are a little different out here.
      🙄

    • @jjmaster322
      @jjmaster322 6 років тому

      Keith Cook rand was probably with the mans wife. I cant imagine fighting someone over some grass clippings

    • @k.p.c7779
      @k.p.c7779 6 років тому +3

      CameraGuy322 I can. I can also imagine a property line and a snapping point.
      I still admire Senator Paul for his stance on an apolitical instance.

  • @izman20
    @izman20 6 років тому

    Love you Stephan

  • @MarcelPolman
    @MarcelPolman 6 років тому

    Seems to have his head screwed on right. Wonderful interview!

  • @christianrussell9900
    @christianrussell9900 6 років тому +4

    Rand is one of the best politicians we have in Washington.

  • @ZacharyHarper
    @ZacharyHarper 3 роки тому +4

    Very low of colbert to set a guest up at the end of the show knowing they wont be able to respond.

  • @adriancage87
    @adriancage87 6 років тому

    Thank u for asking legitamit questions Mr. Colbert.

  • @lancesmith7829
    @lancesmith7829 6 років тому +2

    I like how he waves at the.....was there any applause?!

  • @TheSRC88
    @TheSRC88 3 роки тому +4

    You can tell hes a doctor by the way he talks and carries himself

    • @casetteplayer
      @casetteplayer 3 роки тому +1

      Hes not an m.d.

    • @TheSRC88
      @TheSRC88 3 роки тому +1

      @@casetteplayer yes he is. He graduated from Duke med school in 1988, finished his residency in 93, and still has a license to practice medicine in Kentucky

    • @casetteplayer
      @casetteplayer 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheSRC88 he hasn't been board certified since 2013

  • @bushnut8305
    @bushnut8305 6 років тому +13

    how can you not have spoken with your neighbour in 10 years/

    • @mike10dude
      @mike10dude 6 років тому +4

      they probably live in huge mansions with big driveways and yards

    • @gmcubed
      @gmcubed 6 років тому +9

      A lot of people never even meet their neighbors. Its not that surprising.

    • @nderitos
      @nderitos 6 років тому +4

      that's Merricaa

    • @krisinsaigon
      @krisinsaigon 6 років тому +2

      When I was growing up, one day my dad made a joke to our Neighbour about selling our house to a Muslim and our neighbor never spoke to my dad again!

    • @OlviMasta77
      @OlviMasta77 6 років тому

      kris wilkinson loel

  • @amadoudawsonbarry8620
    @amadoudawsonbarry8620 2 роки тому

    Thank you ran paul

  • @alejandromonje164
    @alejandromonje164 6 років тому

    Great interview !!

  • @cf7833
    @cf7833 3 роки тому +4

    Never voted Republican in my life, but if he ran, I'd 100% vote for him.

  • @chaosXP3RT
    @chaosXP3RT 6 років тому +8

    I love Rand Paul. I voted for him in the 2016 presidential election and I'll do it again if he runs again

  • @kazzdaxx2148
    @kazzdaxx2148 6 років тому

    You Rock Stephen!

  • @ursaltydog
    @ursaltydog 6 років тому

    Noticed the music of Jon Baptiste drowned out the non-claps Rand Paul received..

  • @leonardhausfeld6627
    @leonardhausfeld6627 3 роки тому +6

    I really don’t like Politicians, most of them are greedy, corrupt and liars, but I would really trust Rand Paul with all the power. I really respect that guy and hope that he doesn’t stop his career. The USA needs him as the president.

  • @cahivx
    @cahivx 4 роки тому +7

    I love Ron Paul, he’s a watered down version unfortunately because of politics. Tulsi Gabbard is the only anti war politician, I’d vote for her

  • @vitoscaletta8931
    @vitoscaletta8931 5 років тому +1

    Rand Paul is the guy who got me into politics 5 years ago :)

  • @cydneymetz
    @cydneymetz 3 роки тому +1

    This and his shows with Sturgill Simpson on them are the only ones I’ve ever been able to stomach.
    This was a phenomenal interview

  • @dannmarceau9743
    @dannmarceau9743 6 років тому +3

    Take it from me, pot is a lot less costly overall to me, and to you than alcohol.

  • @utkarsh4386
    @utkarsh4386 5 років тому +3

    Stephen "I love it when Senators are lubricated" Colbert

  • @shinyshinythings
    @shinyshinythings 6 років тому

    Tax cuts for lower income people are temporary. Those for the wealthy and corporations are permanent.

  • @Jecoopster
    @Jecoopster 6 років тому

    This interview would be so much better without the audience