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In reply to the discussion: CNN launches Argumentum ad hominem attack (argument directed at the person) at Hamas leader. [View all]The Magistrate
(96,043 posts)31. Have Some Coffee Before You Post, Sir
And then take a look at the post being replied to....
"Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints."
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CNN launches Argumentum ad hominem attack (argument directed at the person) at Hamas leader. [View all]
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
OP
Indeed, Sir: Holding A Man To Account For His Previous Words Is Not Argumentm Ad Hominem
The Magistrate
Aug 2014
#13
Holding him up falsely as anyone of importance is not propaganda? Attacking the person to segue
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#15
He is the Hamas representative in Lebanon, Hamas was elected government of Palestine.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#32
Nice To See You Can Google, Sir, And That You Acknowledge The Man's Significance
The Magistrate
Aug 2014
#36
I didn't see this morning's panel show but I saw the interview of Hamden by wolf yesterday
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2014
#24
I just do not think the amplified hate of one not vital to the process man should hold up peace.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#25
So DU has vapors when an obsure American blogger posts on the Times of Israel site
hack89
Aug 2014
#30
I doubt that peace will be held up as a result of a Wolf Blitzer interview
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2014
#35
Then why amplify his voice? The whole piece had to be seen to put this in context, the context of
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#37
It is complex, I know. Takes a wee bit of study. For those that can keep pace:
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#3
Why do people not see through the obvious propaganda, malaise, why are people so intent on
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#10
When children are killed, piled up like cordwood, they still remain lazy and indifferent..I may hurl
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#12
Your words should be copied and put into the war crime indictment for this act of terror.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#19
And In This Context, Sir 'Not Giving a Shit' Is Low Enough And then Some....
The Magistrate
Aug 2014
#38
Seriously, no one is defending anyone, but no one is discussing that both sides agree civilian death
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#28
You're defending not only Hamas but the age-old slander of the blood libel. You're sick. nt
Nuclear Unicorn
Aug 2014
#29
I guess it would be "fair and balanced" if they also had this woman on their show
arikara
Aug 2014
#42
I liked how they brought out Dan Rather, complained about how they, CNN were ever so being
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#44