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It's the effect that these sorts of comparisons have: they distract from and derail the better discussions on the rest of this page.


Straight out of The Gentleman Guide to Counter Intelligence

http://pastebin.com/irj4Fyd5


Which point incidentally?


Technique #3 - 'TOPIC DILUTION' 4. Use a straw man. 10. Associate opponent charges with old news.

The problem with the Gentleman's guide is that (on purpose) it is hard to distinguish someone who disagrees with you, someone who is trolling (a little bit), and someone actively using it.




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