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To: Kaslin
While "not accepting the premise" might seem to be good advice, it doesn't actually solve anything. Like this part:
“I’m sorry, maybe you didn’t hear me,” I replied. “I believe all men and women that are physically qualified and able to conform to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice ought to be able to serve their country.” Now he looked confused. “So, is that a yes or a no?”
The reporter asked a close-ended yes/no question. If he had given me the same response that he gave the reporter, I would have told him what I tell my nieces and nephews when they prevaricate: Either choose yes or no or I will make the choice for you. And generally, you will not like the answer I choose, because I'm contrary that way.

By refusing to take a stand, you have ceded the ground to the opponent.
48 posted on 04/13/2014 11:37:13 AM PDT by GAFreedom (Freedom rings in GA!)
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To: GAFreedom

I agree. One should strive to not concede premises while also not deploying “soph” tactics that simply frustrate and piss everyone off. Just being right and a smart ass is not enough. One needs to persuade


49 posted on 06/25/2014 2:12:55 PM PDT by plain talk
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