US Ambassador killed in Libya

[scottw]

Originally Posted by spence

I'm just trying to provide clarity to a confusing situation. People should be grateful I'm not charging my usual fee

-spence

you constantly move the goal posts(little Pats reference) and flip reality on it's head...that's not clarity..it's sophistry

[spence]

Originally Posted by scottw

you constantly move the goal posts(little Pats reference) and flip reality on it's head...that's not clarity..it's sophistry

I'll take that as a compliment, but please be more specific.

-spence

[scottw]

Originally Posted by spence

I'll take that as a compliment, but please be more specific.

-spence

A sophism is taken as a specious argument used for deception. It might be crafted to appear logical while actually representing a falsehood, or it might use obscure words and complicated sentence constructions in order to intimidate the opponent into agreement out of fear of feeling foolish. Other techniques include manipulating the opponent's prejudices and emotions to overcome their logical faculties.

I think we refer to it as "Spencism" around here

you should take it as a compliment...you are world class in this arena.....