For years it has really bugged me that Rand Paul and Libertarians have tried to claim Rush. Sure they used Ayn Rand's book Anthem as a basis for "2112", but as applied to the music industry. The song "Anthem" was also a bit harsh. They have said that they are not Libertarians, and even sent Rand Paul a cease and desist letter concerning lyrics being quoted at campaign events. This paragraph inRolling Stone's new interview kind of clears things up:
"For a person of my sensibility, you're only left with the Democratic party," says Peart, who also calls George W. Bush "an instrument of evil." "If you're a compassionate person at all. The whole health-care thing — denying mercy to suffering people? What? This is Christian?"
There are other delightful quotes, political and otherwise. Give it a read.