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Tom White's avatar

I think the problem with most modern dialogue is that it is monologue in clever disguise.

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Scott Monty's avatar

This is represented in the “Tu Quoque” fallacy — so aptly described by the website Thou Shalt Not Commit Logical Fallacies, which is worth a bookmark and exploration.

https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/tu-quoque

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Jacob Sanders's avatar

" Instead of grappling with hard truths, you drag yesterday’s failures into today’s debate as a shield." That's just class. Recognizing it is key, learning how to respond/react is a whole nother thing. Realizing that it's timeless and global is a good reminder too. Would love to know what the proper response is, I bet the Russians have some good counters to this...

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Luke Griege's avatar

I’m not convinced, what about trying a colder take next time.

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Susan Singer's avatar

this is an absolutely spot on topic and you've handled it brillliantly. for me, one of your best!

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