I think often people use outwardly irrational arguments to to defend against a very rational concern. We like to think that we are smarter because we argue rati

I think often people use outwardly irrational arguments to to defend against a very rational concern. We like to think that we are smarter because we argue rational points and espouse consistent beliefs, but actually this person is simply not concerned with being transparent. Usually even the most insane belief and behavior serves a need somehow.