Offensive/Defensive Arguing

veryangryman

Something ive thought of lately....Does anyone else find that you get more success out of an argument by going on the offensive?

e.g "You did xyz"


instead of going on the defensive

e.g "No I didnt"

Basically, instead of defending yourself, you go on a verbal attack on the other person. The trick is, never bring the arg back to yourself, even if they try it.

There are pros and cons of the approach, but I prefer it simply because, when push comes to shove, id sooner be referred to as an asshole than a pushover.

Please dont take thsi post too seriously. Wacky opinions welcome!

Naos

Can you give an example of what you mean, otherwise I shall declare your 'Offensive Tactic' as being incorrect.

Jesus Wept

You're an asshole.
















Happy?

bluefinger

you're obviously wrong like you always are.

bluefinger

The-Rigger wrote: »

You're an asshole.
















Happy?

Damn beat me to it. :rolleyes:

Karoma

OP: Read up on argumentation. Go beyond kiddy tactics ("No I'm not" -v- "No! You are!").

Irishcrx

I'm always right as long as I'm never wrong.

Silenceisbliss

Irishcrx wrote: »

I'm always right as long as I'm never wrong.

I reject you're reality, and substitute my own.

Silenceisbliss

The-Rigger wrote: »

You're an asshole.











Happy?

although i completely disagree with what you are saying, i will defend to the death youre right to say it

Abi

veryangryman wrote: »

Does anyone else find that you get more success out of an argument by going on the offensive?

Basically, instead of defending yourself, you go on a verbal attack on the other person. The trick is, never bring the arg back to yourself, even if they try it.

This would be the actions of someone who was in the wrong, and being quite childish about it.

Often used by guilty spouses!

/throws grenade & flees

Agamemnon

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

although i completely disagree with what you are saying, i will defend to the death youre right to say it

Although I completely disagree with what you are saying, I will not defend in the least your right to say it and will point and laugh if other people kill you for saying it.

Silenceisbliss

Agamemnon wrote: »

Although I completely disagree with what you are saying, I will not defend in the least your right to say it and will point and laugh if other people kill you for saying it.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH... I LIKE IT :D:D

brianthebard

Silenceisbliss wrote: »

although i completely disagree with what you are saying, i will defend to the death youre right to say it

you are not voltaire.

ScumLord

veryangryman wrote: »

Something ive thought of lately....Does anyone else find that you get more success out of an argument by going on the offensive?

e.g "You did xyz"


instead of going on the defensive

e.g "No I didnt"

Well if you want to accuse someone of something and start the argument "No I didn't" you've pretty much failed straight away, so I guess your right.

Silenceisbliss

brianthebard wrote: »

you are not voltaire.

nope, no i'm not.... I'M A BLACK GUUUUY..... (if you didnt get the reference.....peter griffin....family guy, thats where I got the initial quote.)

but thanks for the reminder, I'll be sure to check my name tag in a minute.

Phlann

It's the politician's tactic. Never let the opponent define the issue.