# Independent Rants (July minirants)

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [July 3, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-rants-july-minirants/914197 "2020-07-03T17:27:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-rants-july-minirants/914197/178 "2020-07-25T16:57:48Z")

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> [@eenerms](#):
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> I have seen recently, that if you disagree with something said by an other, then there is no discussion just personal attacks. No wonder there isn’t quality debates. Sad really

You’re forgetting the part about supplying cogent reasoning so that people can attempt to respond to your points. Such as:

> [@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (her brilliant retort to Yoho)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-her-brilliant-retort-to-yoho/916220/122):
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> Now we believe All Women!

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