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Simple questions like "would I find this argument acceptable if the outcomes were reversed" are important to consider, especially for a subject like ignoring/re
by rfrank 10y ago
Simple questions like "would I find this argument acceptable if the outcomes were reversed" are important to consider, especially for a subject like ignoring/reversing the outcomes of democratic elections. If that sort of semantic point makes that impossible to realize, then I don't really know what to tell you.
- dragonwriter 10y ago> Simple questions like "would I find this argument acceptable if the outcomes were reversed" are important to consider They can often be useful to consider, certainly, where they make sense. > If that sort of semantic point makes that impossible to realize, then I don't really know what to tell you. You could just recognize that sometimes the trick of reversing values doesn't result in a parallel (or even coherent) scenario to consider, because not every situation is symmetric in the way required for that to be a meaningful thing to consider.
- rfrank 10y agoIf the remain vote had prevailed (and preserved status quo / done nothing / stayed put / whatever your word choice of preference is for "remain"), and leave voters were making the argument that their result is invalid due to insufficient majority percentage, and should consequently be ignored, would you consider the argument valid? Are you being obtuse on purpose?
- tolien 10y agoFarage himself said that a close-won Remain vote would result in a second referendum: http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/remembering-what-nigel-farage-said-about-a-new-referendum--Wk91X3XaNZ http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/remembering-what-ni... "In a 52-48 referendum this would be unfinished business by a long way. If the remain campaign win two-thirds to one-third that ends it" Obviously the side that wins isn't going to be in favour of having another go.