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Sometimes the ridiculousness of the opposition's argument is more compelling to the majority of people than saying "You've committed fallacy A, B, C, D, & F." E
by ItendToDisagree 13y ago
Sometimes the ridiculousness of the opposition's argument is more compelling to the majority of people than saying "You've committed fallacy A, B, C, D, & F." Especially when the 'argument' in question actually isn't even an argument.
"Opinion piece is misleading because it isn't a factual non-biased piece of journalism" seems like one of these times.
- ars_technician 13y agoRidiculousness is just a subjective opinion though, that's why it makes such a terrible argument. I think it's ridiculousness that McDonald's doesn't have free refills in the UK, but I doubt many UK residents feel the same way.
- ItendToDisagree 13y agoGood illustration of a time when a logical argument makes no sense but pointing out the ridiculousness shines light on the point!