To: Colofornian
Anytime anyone uses the word bigot, or accuses another of that, I consider the source using it with much suspicion as it's commonly used by cults as a tactic to intimidate those opposing them...not to mention a favorite for liberals. And if Mormons don't want to be lumped into one group then they need to show they have a mind and will that doesn't tow their LDS line. I haven't once heard or seen a Mormon who doesn't.
94 posted on
05/22/2011 7:33:41 PM PDT by
caww
To: caww
Labeling your opponent a "bigot" is the ultimate rhetorical mudball--a classic slur intended to silence and intimidate rather than to facilitate an exchange of ideas.
109 posted on
05/23/2011 4:43:04 AM PDT by
Elsie
To: caww
Though RACIST works pretty well; too.
The TRICK is to provoke the other person, get them OFF the topic you wish to avoid, and make THEM go into defensive mode; trying to prove to unseen assumed LURKERS that you really are NOT the way you’ve just been accused of being!
IGNORE vapid accusers, and press on to victory!
110 posted on
05/23/2011 4:46:01 AM PDT by
Elsie
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