Is the US headed for another civil war?

[Seattle]

Yeah. So do I. An interesting question to ponder, don't you think?

Okay. So what?

OK, so what, was my first thought as well.

Do you think the war will be north vs south this time?

 

[James R]

Do you think the war will be north vs south this time?

More likely to be facists vs freedom fighters.

 

[billvon]

More likely to be facists vs freedom fighters.

Profa vs antifa.

 

[Seattle]

Profa vs antifa.

Populism vs populism.

 

[Tiassa]

Populism vs populism.

Sometimes people confess when they're trying to be clever.

People should think about the fact that one sees no difference.

 

[Seattle]

Sometimes people confess when they're trying to be clever.

People should think about the fact that one sees no difference.

You do know that being obscure and clever are two different things? Or do you?

 

[Tiassa]

You do know that being obscure and clever are two different things? Or do you?

It does not require any especial cleverness to comprehend what I said: People should think about the fact that someone would pretend to see no difference between fascism and its opposition, i.e., How much time do they really want to waste on such cleverness?

You do know, for instance, that posting words and contributing to a discussion are two different things. Or, do you?

 

[billvon]

Populism vs populism.

"False equivalence is a logical fallacy where two, often opposing, arguments or situations are presented as equal, despite significant differences in evidence, magnitude, or ethical weight. It is a form of cognitive bias often used to create a "false balance," implying equal merit between a factual position and a baseless one. "

 

[Seattle]

It does not require any especial cleverness to comprehend what I said: People should think about the fact that someone would pretend to see no difference between fascism and its opposition, i.e., How much time do they really want to waste on such cleverness?

You do know, for instance, that posting words and contributing to a discussion are two different things. Or, do you?

To the one, you make an especial point. To the other, do you really?

 

[Seattle]

"False equivalence is a logical fallacy where two, often opposing, arguments or situations are presented as equal, despite significant differences in evidence, magnitude, or ethical weight. It is a form of cognitive bias often used to create a "false balance," implying equal merit between a factual position and a baseless one. "

Yes, that is the definition of "false equivalence".