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Re: One more reason why I'm refusing to shop in Wal*Mart
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Wed, 7 May 2003 16:12:43 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
You're misusing the term "straw man" as, ironically, a straw man argument.
Non-applicable, a non-sequitor, too obscure, suspect TV "philosophy",
perhaps.  A straw man argument: The author attacks an argument which is
different from, and usually weaker than, the opposition's best argument.

Funny.  Another "John Neal" moment for debate I guess.

-- Hop-Frog



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  Re: One more reason why I'm refusing to shop in Wal*Mart
 
(...) You're misusing the term "straw man" as, ironically, a straw man argument. Non-applicable, a non-sequitor, too obscure, suspect TV "philosophy", perhaps. A straw man argument: The author attacks an argument which is different from, and usually (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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