[ExI] Legendary Battleship was diamandis commentary

[spike at rainier66.com]

From: extropy-chat <extropy-chat-bounces at lists.extropy.org> On Behalf Of Adrian Tymes via extropy-chat
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>…John and I see your attempted Gish Gallop, and remind you that tactic does not work nearly as well in written forums like this.

 

 


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Gish gallop is a rhetorical technique where a debater overwhelms their opponent with a rapid series of numerous arguments, often false or misleading, making it difficult for the opponent to refute them all in the time available. This strategy prioritizes the quantity of arguments over their quality, often leading to confusion and misrepresentation in debates.

 

 

 

 

Difficult for the opponent to refute them all in the time available Adrian?  Indeed?  Are we time limited here?  Do elaborate please.  Take your time, by all means.  You are younger than most of us here, but I am in good health and will likely be here long enough to deal with objections reasonably stated.  I have been away recently, four weeks in Europe followed by nearly three taking care of an elderly relative, but there is a temporary lull in the action.

 

We can start with something John has done before: redefining a legally defined term.  I refuse to accept a private definition of a legally-defined term.  John is no longer a member of the militia, for he is too old.  This is not a criticism, for I am also too damn old to be part of that.  If called upon however, I would assist, for I can still shoot straight after all these years.

 

Adrian, gallop on, sir!

 

spike

 

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