If we think that we can secure our country by just talking tough without acting tough and smart, then we will misunderstand this moment and miss its opportunities. If we think that we can use the same partisan playbook where we just challenge our opponent’s patriotism to win an election, then the American people will lose. The times are too serious for this kind of politics.
BARACK OBAMA, speech, Aug. 19, 2008
Turns out that “we” in the first sentence refers to “liberals”, but in the second sentence, “we” actually means “anyone who isn’t a liberal”.
And if you, the American people, question his patriotism, you will lose because Obama will kill you with a drone.
Serious times, indeed.
“If we think that we can secure our country by just talking tough without acting tough and smart, then we will misunderstand this moment …”
Then he is lying to liberals – because he has no intention to “secure our country”.
“acting tough” – ACTING? tough. Acting tough is just more talking tough, except maybe at a higher volume with more arm flailing.