In the words of Iain Banks (RIP), what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
The unstoppable force stops, and the immoveable object moves.
Written on the back of a matchbox (in the story), if I remember it right.
Also, not sure why this sprung to mind, it just did.
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And then post a clipped YouTube video titled “Gish Galloper Destroys Opponent!”
It’s like the marketplace of ideas types who always want to debate Nazis.
“Hey buddy, if it were possible to ‘win a debate’ with a Nazi, then why are there still Nazis? Maybe they have different victory conditions than you think.”
Yes, exactly. They’ve already won the moment the debate begins. Same for MAGAs, QNuts, Conspiracy Theorists, Creationists, and all the rest.
Which is not the same as saying “don’t feed the trollies” which we all now know is very dangerous advice. We do need to acknowledge and rebut these people. But we have no obligation to fight the battle on a field of their choosing.
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