> which clearly offers distance between their view and the statement. It’s also not a requirement that you exclusively argue your own personal view point. And

> which clearly offers distance between their view and the statement. It’s also not a requirement that you exclusively argue your own personal view point. And of course appearing impartial to an argument via language like “to play devil’s advocate, etc.” is a common device used to introduce an argument you may believe, or want other to believe, without being inflammatory.