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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Laswell wrote:
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Shareholders are often more concerned with filling their pockets than they
are with doing great things. If they werent, theyd donate their money
rather than investing it.
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Thats absolute nonsense.
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From page 112 of The Libertarian
Playbook: Though technically not a valid rhetorical device, argument by
assertion is commonly employed when attempting to dismiss an argument by
fiat.
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I could say more on this topic at this time but Im not sure its a good
use of my time.
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Also from page 112:
One may attempt to give the technique (of argument by assertion) the
appearance of validity by affecting an air of righteous indignation, all the
while insisting either I have proven the point already or I have better
ways to spend my time
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Personally, I like the spurious fake-quotation that raises (shouldnt that be
lowers?) sophistry to a new level. ;-)
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I pride myself on my sophistrication.
Dave!
FUT ot.fun, because Im having such a swell time!
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