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Proposal

neuro-praxis · 2006-11-05 16:41:26

I propose that we ban the phrase "straw man". A regular poster has taken to using it inappropriately and with alarming frequency. It is almost as bad as the constant misuse of the word "infer". If I see the phrase "straw man" one more time I cannot be held responsible for what violence may ensue. Now that I have had my…

05-11-2006 4:41pm

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neuro-praxis

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I propose that we ban the phrase "straw man". A regular poster has taken to using it inappropriately and with alarming frequency. It is almost as bad as the constant misuse of the word "infer".

If I see the phrase "straw man" one more time I cannot be held responsible for what violence may ensue.

Now that I have had my rant, you may lock this thread but let it be known: JUST BECAUSE YOU DISAGREE WITH AN OPINION DOES NOT MAKE YOUR OPPONENT'S ARGUMENT A FREAKING STRAW MAN. ARGH!!

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#2 05-11-2006 5:34pm

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But but but there will be less to burn then...

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