Re: MD The Long & Winding Road

From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Wed Jan 19 2005 - 23:54:45 GMT

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    Arlo:
    > I didn't realize "ad hominem" was a "leftist" argumentative technique. How
    > impressive that only "liberals" use it.

    All you have to do is read some of the attacks on me, a conservative, by
    the liberals on this site.

    > Notice two key elements, though: (1) this is in no way an "ad hominem"
    > attack, it is recognizing that historical similarity exists between the
    > rhetorical tactics employed by the neocons, and the propaganda tactics
    > described by Goebbels.

    Who do you think your kidding? Your intent is to smear conservatives with
    the Nazi label.

    > (2) This response shifts focus from the undisputable
    > point, that "conservative" government is as intrusive and expansive and the
    > so-called "liberals" Platt derides. The fact that they "say" they favor
    > less government and "individual responsibility" is meaningless.

    If the point is so indisputable, how come you don't supply a scintilla of
    evidence?

    Platt
       

     
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