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It was covered. It indicates Ronald Earl Paul posted the particular tweet personally. The confusion comes from an announcement that, since retirement, Dr. Paul is 'handling' his tweet account personally. Whether that means they all come from his own fingers, or that there is no one between him and the tweeter in the 'chain of command' is unclear.
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Or even if he *does* come out and say "it wasn't me" ...
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It's all in the game. I generally try to keep these things in the proper contest. When a willing combatant dies, it seems.... "appropriate" isn't the right word but "slightly less awful" might inch closer towards the point. Wantonly killing civilians is inexcusable, but killing people who have decided to enter into the game, while still base and repugnant, is something people around the world seem willing to endure. So I think context matters, at least in how the public perceives the act of killing.
And I'm not sure if I added anything to the conversation or not with this post.
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Yeah, I understand that. I guess the point I'm trying to illustrate is that what people or the "public" in general perceive isn't always - often not - in accordance with principle.
Coming UP on FOX - It won't be pretty! (tues 2:42)
FOX about to cover "controversial tweet" with Dakota Meyer (awarded medal of honor).
"coming up" - which could mean any time this afternoon. They also played an excerpt of mark Levin bitching about what Ron Paul would say to all our veterans.
Frankly, I believe we need to point out that non-christians interpreting the words of Jesus Christ as a "slam" is outrageous, religious bigotry! Granted, people have grown accustomed to hearing the phrase as a line in cartoons or movies, where it is typically used as a way of implying you deserved what you got - but I don't believe that's the correct meaning of the phrase. Non-christians should not feel so comfortable bashing the words of the Jesus Christ. The garbage they're spewing has become extremely offensive, though I suppose I shouldn't be suprised given the way they booed the golden rule!
edit: NOW 2:45 EST
edit: pretty much what you'd expect, though not quite as ugly as I expected. Meyer buys the narrative that it's anti-veteran, against Kyle...he "couldn't believe it" etc, but ended asking that Ron Paul join with others to help veterans find jobs - or something along those lines.
FOX about to cover "controversial tweet" with Dakota Meyer (awarded medal of honor).
"coming up" - which could mean any time this afternoon. They also played an excerpt of mark Levin bitching about what Ron Paul would say to all our veterans.
Frankly, I believe we need to point out that non-christians interpreting the words of Jesus Christ as a "slam" is outrageous, religious bigotry! Granted, people have grown accustomed to hearing the phrase as a line in cartoons or movies, where it is typically used as a way of implying you deserved what you got - but I don't believe that's the correct meaning of the phrase. Non-christians should not feel so comfortable bashing the words of the Jesus Christ. The garbage they're spewing has become extremely offensive, though I suppose I shouldn't be suprised given the way they booed the golden rule!
edit: NOW 2:45 EST
edit: pretty much what you'd expect, though not quite as ugly as I expected. Meyer buys the narrative that it's anti-veteran, against Kyle...he "couldn't believe it" etc, but ended asking that Ron Paul join with others to help veterans find jobs - or something along those lines.
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Ron Paul's record with veterans and soldiers should speak for itself, if anyone cares to actually look it up.
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Anyone who is still getting their thinking points from the MSM isn't going to matter to us anyway. Seriously.
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If it becomes relevant we can raise it. They weren't his top THREE donor groups for nothing.
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Yes, and I sure hope that has not been damaged.
Unfortunately as a veteran I am getting a feeling I have been used. Is this how he really feels about veterans when he doesn't have to win an elected office? Does he think I should die by the sword?
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His facebook post, allowing more than 140 characters, should clear that right up for you.
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No, Klamath, you know he doesn't. Look at all his actions over the last 30 years. The way he supported the veterans with way more than just words.
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Klamath you've been feeling some type of way about Ron Paul for a while now. Please elaborate on why you think he said veterans should die by the sword. Or are you just starting shit for the purpose of starting shit? You have been following this thread. I really doubt you missed the discussion on this specific soldier.
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You know who thought you should die by the sword? All those politicians that voted to send you and others like you into battle.
What I do know is some of his rabid support base has changed his mind about issues, DADT being one. It doesn't take too much browsing around here to realized just how badly veterans are hated, has he come around to their thinking? He has no election to lose now. I don't agree with Rand either that anyone that wears or has worn the uniform is a hero. Heroes in uniform to me are only those the stepped abouve and beyond the call of duty at risk of life to save life whether it is your fellow soldier or someone on the other side. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Thompson,_Jr.
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Veterans are certainly not hated, as a rule, by Ron's base. And he explained his thoughts clearly on his facebook page.
Well, we were used dude. Used by the government in illegal wars, as instruments of terror against local populations in a gigantic resource grab. Until you understand that, you are useless to the movement. Ron Paul was trying to get us out of these wars.
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HUH? Are you being purposely obtuse? Or just looking for another excuse to say something negative about Ron?
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