Posted on 03/15/2025 11:53:43 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
You’re certainly lying Furiously about this.
I guess you’ve been caught out. :)
No lefty politicis have had issues?
Maybe I should put up the post where you were sneering at Trump because he was divorced...
The Fortress of Malevolence must not have been very calming tonight...
You should. Be my guest.
I see, repeatedly lately, Deflection #2 coming from jillsbucks.
Having to defend yourself when you’re accused is an uncomfortable position to be in. So, some deflectors will shift the focus away from themselves by asking a question. When you ask a question, the attention is on the person who’s supposed to answer the question. The ‘audience’ is waiting for them to respond.10 Ways people deflect in arguments
Previously, they were waiting for you to respond. Now, the social pressure to respond shifts from you to the person who’s supposed to answer your question.
Deflection that involves asking a question about the topic at hand is harder to detect. No one can say you veered off the subject. You stayed on the topic while still managing to deflect the accusation.
A common way people use this deflection technique is called whataboutism or whataboutery. You accuse someone of X, and they shift the focus to Y by saying something like:
“What about Y?”
Good morning! I’m deflecting. Happy?
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Sure. No divorces. Can the President say that?
29 posted on 2/12/2018, 2:20:09 PM by joesbucks
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3631315/posts?page=29#29
Your first wife must have figured out that you are a lying, manipulative POS.
Are you deflecting by accusing me of deflecting?
Like Rapin’ Bill Clinton, jillsbucks lies with every breath.
Self-awareness is a good quality, and it is the first step towards getting mentally healthier.
In the meantime, and until you embrace the quality of honesty, I'll continue to point out where and when you deflect.
Deflection is a form of lying.
Do better.
Is it possible to get a sociopathic liar like joesbucks back on the straight and narrow?
You said: there are many variables. Can you elaborate on how "No lefty politicis have had issues?" is a variable? In what way, or what context is this causing me to be "taking a leap of logic?
What are you trying to say here regarding the banning of popular right-wing politicians across Europe and South America? An AI search finds many examples of right-wing politicians being banned from running, but the same searches cannot find a single example of a left-wing politician being banned by their nations' courts from running.
What variables are you referring to regarding "No lefty politicis have had issues?"
-PJ
A person who is very broken needs to want to change, or all the help in the world will not help.
In the meantime, simply analyze her latest version of deflection, and recite it back to her.
Use the guide I presented above to identify and report back to her, on the deflection she uses.
Most people want credibility, and most people want to learn how to present their case without the use of fallacies or deflections. Perhaps she does, too. Of course, she may not want to, in which case, she may safely -- and repeatedly -- identified as a troll, unworthy of the forum.
Take my approach: Unwind her incomprehensibility or her deflections in a manner that teaches others and/or explores your concepts.
In my case, I leverage her deflections as a lesson to others on how to spot and counter those actions.
You, sir, are a stellar poster. Don't bother to try to understand or refute her deflections. Simply lay out your cogent case, as an answer to her random ramblings.
The variables would be whether lefty politicians have been similarly charged/convicted and want to still seek office.
I appreciate and encourage the courtesy you’re extending. Oh wait, based on the topic of the thread, you too deflected.
Incorrect. My only goal, and a goal I will pursue (and have pursued) is to identify and announce the deflections you employ.
The jig is up. You have become my spare-time hobby. You can still employ your deflections, just understand that they will be identified and announced to the rest of the forum.
Hugs and kisses!
Is that the Adderall talking? I mean exacerbation of existing mental illnesses is a side affect.
Be attentive; try not to deflect any more... because if you do, I will be there. 😁
See you around the forum! 😁
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