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In reply to the discussion: Anyone else think the approach of linking everyone you dislike with devil de jour, Ron Paul [View all]quinnox
(20,600 posts)4. Yes, in terms of the McCarthy like attempts to do so
but the argument is a very weak one, and it really is not hard to refute. Its been done countless times already. But I do get a kick out of the over the top stuff being said. My favorite one so far is Ron Paul being compared to Charles Manson, lol. Next maybe Ted Bundy is on the agenda?
I don't get though why Hitler has not been used yet as a comparison to Ron Paul, maybe Hitler is considered old hat in terms of being a bit stale, but he was a political figure so it makes more sense to me anyway to bring that up than some of the other stuff.
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Anyone else think the approach of linking everyone you dislike with devil de jour, Ron Paul [View all]
whatchamacallit
Jan 2012
OP
Also an approach that can apply to many good people. Paul sits elected in Congress
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#5
Our President has made "bi-partisanship" the centerpiece of his administration. By definition, he
Romulox
Jan 2012
#20
Well, the Ron Paul, Glenn Greenwald, Noam Chomsky, Pat Buchannon conspiracy makes sense to me.
Puregonzo1188
Jan 2012
#12
It's an excellent method to drive some people away from the Democratic party
cthulu2016
Jan 2012
#14
Anyone else think the approach of saying Ron Paul's ideas desperately need to be heard..
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#18
In this context is basically renders the support non-existant on a web-forum.
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#33