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FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« on: April 13, 2011, 09:32:51 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI2a-JiE4Pw

This was in New Hampshire after his recent speech here.
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 11:05:38 AM »
While I get the point (he's not military), I resent the "doing terrible things" generalization of military personnel. The most unethical thing I've done, with regards to military service, has been to accept pay drawn from taxation and/or borrowing.

There are good reasons Paul could use 'we' when referring to the military. One: military personnel are part of the same organizaiton that he is and; Two: In the context of the world, we're all seen as Americans. For example, if I work for a company, I'm going to use 'we' and 'us' any time I refer to my organization (I am a rep that of that org) when talking to or in the context of outside firms or customers. Now, within that organization I might refer to 'those guys' in marketing or 'them assholes' in sales.  Now, feel free to disassociate yourself with organization and refer to every American as those guys or them assholes, but Paul is a willing part of it and can say 'we' all he wants.
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 06:22:54 AM »
I have often thought about Ron Paul's constant use of the word "we" when he is speaking.. Considering his position I think it's actually important that he use the word often (though more discretion would be good).
Simply because he's generally talking to huge statist audiences.. And it's time "we" took responsibility for letting government do stupid shit constantly.

It seems like he would be viewed as more divisive if he suddenly started using the words "they" and "you" more often.
Though I admit I like the way Rand Paul does it..
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 07:00:59 AM »
i woulda said,
''get the fuck out of our face before we have you thrown into a dumpster.''
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 10:06:17 PM »
Ian is a retard obsessing over the use of we in language. We're human. I'm waiting for him to bitch and moan about that statement.
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 10:34:41 PM »
Quote from: Level 20 Anklebiter on April 14, 2011, 10:06:17 PM
Ian is a retard obsessing over the use of we in language. We're human. I'm waiting for him to bitch and moan about that statement.

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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2011, 10:38:11 PM »
Quote from: WidespreadPanic on April 14, 2011, 10:34:41 PM
Quote from: Level 20 Anklebiter on April 14, 2011, 10:06:17 PM
Ian is a retard obsessing over the use of we in language. We're human. I'm waiting for him to bitch and moan about that statement.

This

*IAN* is not amused! *tsk tsk*

That's what I'm going to do for now one, where I put we, I'll put Ian instead. Lets see how long it takes for me get to banninated by Ian for that. :D
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2011, 10:56:14 PM »
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 12:26:50 AM »
Now, now children, play nice or go suck each others dicks in the corner.
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 01:08:58 AM »
I didn't mean anything derogatory when I said that.

He may be silly and ignorant, but he's got guts, and guts is enough.

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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 01:16:28 AM »
Quote from: quickmike on April 15, 2011, 01:08:58 AM
I didn't mean anything derogatory when I said that.

He may be a retard, but he's OUR retard.

Maybe you are not as funny as you think you are.

"wIan" was a shit joke....just admit it.
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Re: FTL fan confronts Ron Paul over the word "we"
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2011, 01:18:55 AM »
I updated my post, in your favor.

Thats all you're gonna get.
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