Pilsner says: I’m interesting in seeing how you use allegations of logical fallacies to prove that BO can be removed from office by the courts.
Ahh, jeez ... boy that’s a tough one. What on Earth can I possibly say to that? Well, let’s try being analytical, Mr. Pilsner. Shall we?
Pointing out a logical fallacy doesn’t prove anything. It disproves an argument. So, pointing out logical fallacies isn’t going to prove that “BO can be removed from office by the courts.”
But here is the real surprise — for you, anyway. I never said that it could, never recommended it be tried. No, that was your comment. And, in case you are keeping track, that was a “Straw Dog” fallacy.
My original point (just trying to keep you on track, here) is that both the Birther issues and campaigning against BO can be pursued simultaneously. They are not mutually exclusive. (Special note to Mr. Pilsner: you have not addressed this point, sir.)
You anti-Birthers, in arguing that only campaigning against BO will be effective are guilty of the Fallacy of the False Alternative. Further, since you have nothing of merit to your argument, you typically resort to name calling (referring to me a “pseudo intellectual” leaps to mind). And this is the Ad Hominem fallacy. You cannot live without it, can you?
Yes, others have impugned your intellect and character. But this is not the typical Birther tactic. We have facts — hard, indisputable facts — that Mr. Obama’s birth certificate is a forgery, that he is using a fraudulent SSN, that he is not eligible for the Oval Office. And, whether you agree or not, Mr. Pilsner, we believe that a great crime has been committed; and if Mr. Obama cannot be removed from office for committing a great crime, then we are lost as a nation.
That’s it, Mr. Pilsner. Would you care to discuss facts, or would you rather call people “pseudo intellectuals” because they don’t agree with you?
And, about Birthers using your very own tactics against you: Mr. Pilsner, if you punch someone in the nose, wouldn’t they be entitled to punch you back — you moron. (Sorry, got a little carried away, there.)
Your point is a supposition, not a fact, at least in the absence of any verifiable data.
Theoretically, one can vigorously pursue both a career as as a leader of the Flat Earth Society, and as a successful participant in electoral politics. In the real world, being a leader of the Flat Earth Society, precludes a successful career in electoral politics. Period. I'm not expressing approval, or disapproval, of that fact, just stating a fact.
In the real world, being a Birther, that is, being a paranoid, conspiraciest, whose world view is mostly, if not entirely, delusional, precludes a successful career in electoral politics. Period.
You disagree? Fine. Prove me wrong. Generate some empirical evidence. Win some elections campaigning on Birtherism. Until then, I'll continue to denounce you as a bunch political Walter Mittys, fantasizing about doing great things, while in fact doing nothing.
On re-reading this post, I'm not sure it is fair. To Walter Mitty. He wasn't harming the war effort. Birthers are BO's greatest allies.