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To: Torcert

I did. Your actual statements in your original post are examples of the classic “begging the question” fallacy (i.e.: the conclusion is defined in the premise) and the fallacy of excluding the middle ground (i.e.: only the extremes are true), and the fallacy of false dilemma (i.e.: there are only two possible choices).

You cannot set up an argument by defining terms to suit your needs, denying alternate and valid definitions, and then claim your definitions support your conclusions so therefore you are right. It’s faulty logic. Your inability to understand that, and your inability to recognize illustrating examples as examples and not direct quotations, is not my problem.


49 posted on 02/16/2016 12:48:25 PM PST by LexBaird (Tyrannosaurus Lex, unapologetic carnivore)
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To: LexBaird

Repeating the same assertion without backing it up with facts DOES NOT make it valid no matter how many times you repeat it.


50 posted on 02/16/2016 1:47:54 PM PST by Torcert (Veritas odium paret. (Truth creates hatred.) - Terence)
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