Re: What is the Aquatic theory?

From: Aardvark J. Bandersnatch, MP (someone_at_micrsfot.com)
Date: 09/12/04 

Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 00:17:51 GMT

"Algis Kuliukas" <algis@RiverApes.com> wrote in message
news:77a70442.0409092243.508b2408@posting.google.com...

> No, you don't need to explain it, Jim. I've read the line of your
> arguments often enough by now. Take the weakest point, exaggerate it
> enough for it to become ridiculous and reject it.

BTW, that's called "Strawman" argument. It's a useful tool for those who
don't have very strong counter-arguments.

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