Quote:My favorite is probably conflation, which is the very subtle art of suggesting something by talking about two unrelated subjects in the same sentence, over and over, until the two become linked in people's minds, without ever actually coming right out and saying it...
Very good, Cyclo. Let's call this one # 6
Quote:Principle 1: Always claim victim status. Even when you're the one demanding someone else to be stopped from doing whatever it is they're doing, make sure you describe it as an attempt by them to shut you up.
And yes, nimh, your's deserves a number as well. We'll call it # 7.
I'll compile a comprehensive list as soon with any new suggestions as they come in. But I think also, we need to practice these techniques. So let's do that too. We should all follow Lash's fine example below.
Quote:Principle 1-- Be on the right side of the issue.
A clear example of a #1 if I ever saw one.
Quote:Principle 2-- State facts, not horseshit.
And this is our first example of a ........oh dear, I believe that's a #1 as well.
If we all learn how to do this, we can turn the tide and defeat Rove in 2006 and beyond. YES!
