26 March 09 - 19:00Invalid Argument Terms
Invalid Argument Terms/Techniques(some of these terms do not always imply an invalid technique,but the ploy can be labeled as such)
Ad Antiquitam Appealing to convention or traditional action as a proof of validity.
Ad hoc Simply means directed to a single proposition or issue--no further implications intended. A proliferation of ad hoc adjustments to a theory indicates a crisis in acceptability.
Ad hominem (abusive) Attacking the behavior or character of the man instead of his argument. Appealing to emotions and/or prejudices rather than to intellect or reason.
Ad Novitam Appealing to modernity or newness as a proof of validity.
Associationism Implying that an associative relationship is a causative one.
Affirming the Consequent Within valid logic structure when we say that if A is true then B is true, we must prove A to be true in order to conclude that B is true. ...
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17 March 09 - 09:59New Site for DB
same as it ever was, but with a slightly different spelling...(thanks Yahoo)
www.uwantson.com
09 March 09 - 20:16End of the rainbow...
is right out the backdoor...
09 March 09 - 20:04
Because we've yet to reach that time when those that follow the darker paths in life will be more forthcoming regarding their way of life, we must look at how they communicate their reality to those within their ranks. We seek this understanding because symbols convey information and also, translate energy forms into varying degrees of demonstrable power. It is important that we understand the world around us and why it appears the way it is and most importantly, who is running it the way they do. An aware and intelligent understanding helps us make wiser choices in our life.
Dark side symbols are everywhere you look, these days, and in every department of commerce. Especially so.
In the world of surfing, one of the biggest surfing pro sponsors is Channel Islands Surfboards; practically every big-name surfer on the pro tour surfing circuit uses their boards, ad nauseum. You see Channel Island surfboards everywhere you go—there’s no escaping them. ...
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03 March 09 - 21:25Ten million clicks for peace...
There are a lot of ops going out right now (youtube, various new websites with big glitzy promotions and web designs), getting people to express their dissatisfaction with the status quo by joining this or that to “feel better about things and to make a difference.” These serve two purposes.
As a lightening rod. Which means these are setup to attract names for lists of those on the verge of dissidence or reconfirming those already on lists that they are still in a stage of dissatisfaction with the world as they see it.
As a placebo. By doing some pointless online thing, you feel you are “doing something” when in fact, all you are doing is feeding the machine with names and numbers…and your psychic energy, which they also use to fuel their majik.
These ops have the usual high-profile agents of peace in the masthead or sponsoring it on some level; those who have been touted in the past as “doers” for peace and change. ...
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