Shodan crosses the line

[UltraVires]

@Stratocaster

That’s exactly how I read it. There was a rather tiresome repetition of the McConnell line, always parsed in a hyper-literal manner, and that was the only way some people said it could be interpreted.

And, true to form, in this thread there is the normal SDMB outrage that we can’t all see why it’s different here. Because Reid is right! And the Republicans are wrong! Only Democratic quotes need to be considered in context. Because Republicans are evil obstructionists who want to see the poor suffer and the country go up in flames. If they take the Senate, that can only mean that their lies have taken root! The horror!

This place is pretty predictable.

Right. Consider the following argument:

P1. I would do anything for a cup of coffee right now.
P2. Mass genocide is a thing.

C: I would commit mass genocide for a cup of coffee right now.

As anyone can see this argument suffers from false equivocation. The “anything” referred to in premise one obviously refers to anything which is legal and appropriate to the situation, where as premise 2 assumes the literal definition to mean absolutely any and everything in the universe.

I think it is a fair thread to criticize political opponents for using this type of fallacy.

[Shodan]

@Stratocaster

This place is pretty predictable.

But still pretty entertaining. I mean, come on - that huffy little “How DARE You!!!” OP, and from BrainGlutton of all people. And then the cherry on the shit sundae, and it disappears without a ripple in the sewer of self-righteousness that makes up the SDMB.

Comedy gold! Gold, Jerry, I’m telling ya!

Regards,
Shodan

[Knorf]

@Bricker

But that’s not nearly the same as the claim that I’m perfectly satisfied, or that they have no plans at all apart from obstructionism.

That’s fair.

[Knorf]

@Shodan

But still pretty entertaining. I mean, come on - that huffy little “How DARE You!!!” OP, and from BrainGlutton of all people.

It’s a pretty weak pitting, for sure.

And then the cherry on the shit sundae, and it disappears without a ripple in the sewer of self-righteousness that makes up the SDMB.

The irony is not lost on all, I assure you.

[iiandyiiii]

The funny this is that the Democrats have a vested interest in making the King/Bachman Republicans the faces of their opponents. I contend that for the last few years, this has been very easy because it’s largely true.

[John_Mace]

Maybe Shodan’s response to this OP should be along of the lines of this.

[Knorf]

@John_Mace

Maybe Shodan’s response to this OP should be along of the lines of this.

Hah! That’s perfect.

[BrainGlutton]

@Miller

[Moderating]
Don’t call other posters motherfuckers, BrainGlutton.
[/Moderating]

Sorry, missed that sticky.

[Fotheringay-Phipps]

@iiandyiiii

The funny this is that the Democrats have a vested interest in making the King/Bachman Republicans the faces of their opponents. I contend that for the last few years, this has been very easy because it’s largely true.

Of course, as a liberal, you have the same vested interest in seeing it that way.

What’s ironic is that you don’t appreciate this.

[Shodan]

[QUOTE=iiandyiiii]
The funny this is that the Democrats have a vested interest in making the King/Bachman Republicans the faces of their opponents. I contend that for the last few years, this has been very easy because it’s largely true
[/QUOTE]
That must be why they control the House and are poised to take over the Senate.

But enough of this, and darn you, Bricker for injecting serious discussion into my Pitting! Less logic, and more scatology.

Make it so!

[QUOTE=John Mace]
Maybe Shodan’s response to this OP should be along of the lines of this.
[/QUOTE]
Whatsamatta - don’t you read my signoff?

Regards,
Shodan

[ElvisL1ves]

What are the contrary facts **iiandyiiii **and the rest of us should consider in making that judgment? What reason is there to offer to consider it a partisan, rather than objective, conclusion?

[iiandyiiii]

@Fotheringay-Phipps

Of course, as a liberal, you have the same vested interest in seeing it that way.

What’s ironic is that you don’t appreciate this.

Sure, I appreciate this. I think it’s true too, but I’m also glad that it’s somewhat easy to paint King/Bachmann/Cruz as the prime-mover of the political opposition, as opposed to, say, Paul or Christie.

[Procrustus]

Let’s all calm down. No one is disputing the current Republican Party has been immoral and devoid of an agenda other than hate and obstruction. And I doubt even Shodan believes Reid’s statement was improper or misguided. So, we probably should be able to find middle ground and end this partisan bickering.

[iiandyiiii]

@Procrustus

Let’s all calm down. No one is disputing the current Republican Party has been immoral and devoid of an agenda other than hate and obstruction. And I doubt even Shodan believes Reid’s statement was improper or misguided. So, we probably should be able to find middle ground and end this partisan bickering.

Where’s the fun in that?

[Kimballkid]

@Procrustus

So, we probably should be able to find middle ground and end this partisan bickering.

Kill the commie!!

[ElvisL1ves]

@Procrustus

No one is disputing the current Republican Party has been immoral and devoid of an agenda other than hate and obstruction.

No one?

[Kimballkid]

I’m pretty sure he’s being sarcastic.

[Shodan]

Look, there is no higher priority for the GOP than regaining control of the Senate. And obstructing Obama. And enslaving the poor.

OK - among our chief priorities are such diverse elements as regaining control of the Senate, obstructing Obama, enslaving the poor, and polo.
I’ll come in again.

Regards,
Shodan

[ElvisL1ves]

I wish it were possible to be sure - especially since **Bricker **and his wannabe **Shodan **are indeed among the deniers, on this very page.

[Fotheringay-Phipps]

@iiandyiiii

Sure, I appreciate this. I think it’s true too, but I’m also glad that it’s somewhat easy to paint King/Bachmann/Cruz as the prime-mover of the political opposition, as opposed to, say, Paul or Christie.

It’s all easy as long as the audience is limited to yourself and a likeminded audience.

Enjoy.