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In reply to the discussion: Snowden helps fund DU with libertarian money! [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)25. I didn't bring up Rand or Ron Paul, you did.
You made a silly argument that because people on DU were mentioning Rand Paul, the ads on DU changed.
Ironically, that would be an examine of using meta data, not data from specific individuals.
What we learned in this thread is that the ads we see on DU are targeted more specifically at us individually.
That distinction, looking at data in the aggregate versus looking at data about a specific individual, seems to be lost on some.
Google, with DU's help, is targeting us as specific individuals.
And apparently, based on your Google activity, Rand Paul (his site) thinks you (you specifically) might donate to him.
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Also, I am sure there are some Libertarians who buy stars to seem more legit
Pretzel_Warrior
Jul 2013
#39
Ron Paul and Rand Paul are Libertarians. They say they promote freedom and liberty
Pretzel_Warrior
Jul 2013
#40