I've said before that Ancient Aliens ought to be required watching in elementary schools, because episodes usually start from a basis to which perfectly reasona

I've said before that Ancient Aliens ought to be required watching in elementary schools, because episodes usually start from a basis to which perfectly reasonable people would concur, and gradually spiral out into full on "Aliens"; it's a non-trivial exercise to note where the shift occurs. (furthermore, by non-trivial use of language they usually manage to imply things they do not actually claim; one also sees this sophistry frequently among the better sort of politician)