The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Senator Rand Paul - Ophthalmology, Economic Liberty, Taxation, & Immigration (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_932)
Dec 8, 2025
Senator Rand Paul, a Kentucky U.S. Senator and trained ophthalmologist, shares his insights on various pressing topics. He discusses innovations in cataract surgery and the role of private practitioners in advancing medical practices. Rand debates the appeal of socialism among youth while championing capitalism's historical successes. He critiques taxation systems and highlights national prosperity through trade. Finally, he addresses immigration reform and the dangers of nuclear war, emphasizing the importance of communication in politics.
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Medical Progress Often Comes From Outside Academia
- Rand Paul recounts innovations in cataract surgery and resistance from academic orthodoxy.
- He notes many breakthroughs came from private practitioners outside universities.
Danger And Reward Of Medical Missions
- Rand Paul describes pro bono eye-surgery trips to Guatemala and Haiti and the dangers there.
- He shares how a Haitian surgeon visited family secretly because of kidnapping threats.
Austrian Economics Refutes Labor Value Theory
- Rand Paul traces his interest in Austrian economics to his father and Ayn Rand's circle.
- He highlights the subjective theory of value as a key refutation of Marx's labor theory.
