What is so wrong about "with you"

[empenage]

I'm WITH YOU on that!

That's the spirit!

I'm with you...I'm with you buddy.

 

[kaj837]

I am not sure, but I believe this comes from the old, old days, before there was nearly 100 percent communication or radar coverage by ATC. In those days you gave position reports, remember them PTA-ETN, to any available facility, often the FSS. You would announce something like "Denver radio, NXXXXX with you for a position report," which they would then relay to ATC. They were not expecting your call. I got in on the tail end of this, early 60's, and I have heard people of all levels using "with you" ever since. Just a thought.

 

[dash8driver]

so do you have to say "oakland center" when they know who they are already? they are the only one an airplane should be checking in with, right?



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[414Flyer]

Well supposing Judge Alito gets approved, will he then say "I am with you" to the rest of the justices?

How bout some BBQ?

 

[Hugh Johnson]

English, I'm with you, except your cat is wearing a lime...