I'd reply with a thoughtful post, but it's not worth the effort.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
Zero points for not quoting your source.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
kalm wrote:There are exceptions to the BAP.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
That was my point but democracy hatred is a new pastime for certain conks.Ibanez wrote:kalm wrote:There are exceptions to the BAP.
Case in point, a conservative friend just posted a meme on how we're a republic and NOT a democracy.
I replied with: "So we’re not a democracy? Huh. Sure about that?"
His response: "Positive, we are a republic" and then some mumbo jumbo about the pledge of allegiance.
My reply: That's not what I asked. China is also a republic."
Then a friend of his told me I was wrong and linked to an article comparing democracies and republics where it clearly states what a pure democracy is (which we're obviously not) and how the US is a democratic republic (I added constitutionally limited, representative... to throw them a bone.)
It took me far less time to make those FB replies than I've spent here replying to your post, Chizzy....
But that might also support your theory.
We're both - a Democratic Republic. Your friend is dumb.
And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
I disagreeChizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
Yup. And use the Chewbacca defense as the kill shot.Skjellyfetti wrote:Seems related to the gish gallop.
Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.Ivytalk wrote:And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.Chizzang wrote:I believe I have discovered the new standard by which we function politically
Bullshit asymmetry principle
the bullshit asymmetry principle (also known as Brandolini's law[13][14]) states that:
The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
Brandolini's law emphasizes the difficulty of debunking bullshit.[19] In contrast, the faster propagation of bullshit is an old proverb: "a lie is halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on".[20]
Here here. I agree wholeheartedly.SeattleGriz wrote:Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.Ivytalk wrote: And there’s plenty of empirical evidence for it right here on CS.com! Somebody other than JSO should undertake a statistical study of it. Good on ya, Chizzang.
You got shit for proof.Silenoz wrote:Exhibit A:
Anti-vaxxers, who figured this out long ago
Talking to yourself is never a good sign.SeattleGriz wrote:Here here. I agree wholeheartedly.SeattleGriz wrote:Exactly. The bastardization of my wonderful Intelligent Design threads is one example.
Powerful, impactful, SeattleGriz.
Once again, you have it backwards my silly friendSeattleGriz wrote:You got shit for proof.Silenoz wrote:Exhibit A:
Anti-vaxxers, who figured this out long ago
Should have made it more clear I was kidding. Trying to use this thread subject as my model.Silenoz wrote:Once again, you have it backwards my silly friendSeattleGriz wrote:You got shit for proof.
