Those kind of "tactics" in his arguments is why for the most part I've stopped getting into political discussions with Tom on the board. It just gets old...
Unfortunate, because stepping past the BS I believe he has much to add... --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Observe below. The tactic of introducing words never uttered: "clam up" > and "insists." > > The "Straw Man" technique. > > Another apple of discord from the Temple of Eris. > > > > In a message dated 11/9/2008 9:41:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hey Newb, > > Tell me how you define "stirring the pot" and "discussing an issue." > > You are a person with a lot to say. Don't clam up because Mario > insists you do. > > > **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other > Holiday needs. Search Now. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol? redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from > -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/