Debate Tactics Analysis
Fallacy Alert: Argument by Tangent Mechanism
Learn how to call out bullshit when they argue by tangential supporting constructs.
Dumbass Argument Styles Deconstructed
Ever seen an argument like this?
“I support State’s rights!”
“I support {insert person’s} right, to free speech!” (after saying something politically horrible)
When someone makes an argument like this, do you ever feel, somewhat pissed, as if that person is using acute pick-pocketing skills and ran off with your wallet and wristwatch? You just know something’s wrong but you can’t explain it, or chase after them? Perhaps you get that same feeling as when someone blatantly lies in your face.
You know the feeling.
You know there’s something up, but you don’t have the vocabulary to call them out. You squint your eyes, maybe look to the left or right, and you don’t know what to say.
Something’s logically, rationally wrong and you can’t put your finger on it.
