That's a great way of shutting down discussion without having to address any of the points AND has the advantage that it looks like you know all the subtleties.

That's a great way of shutting down discussion without having to address any of the points AND has the advantage that it looks like you know all the subtleties. The only downside of this technique is that people become less likely to collaborate or help you -- but who needs help when you have great techniques like this to fall back on?