Using the Delphi Technique to Achieve Consensus [or How the Left builds consensus]

Eagle Forum ^ | November 1998 | Lynn Stuter

[Antoninus]

Considering the number of non-cons, barely-cons and liberal-cons that have appeared on FR recently, and the number of Rudy boosters who have suddenly come out of the woodwork, this is a very important article.

I first learned about this on FR many years ago and it seems like it's time for a refresher course on how the Left operates.

[stuartcr]

Sounds like Rush and Sean to me...

[RightWhale]

It, and its variants, work when the victims are willing to sit and listen for a significant period of time. I usually am lost forever between the 'Sure is cold today' and the 'so we should levy a head tax of $20 a month.'

[Antoninus]

Ping.

[2banana]

The left isn't this smart - they will just call you a racists, shout homophobia, want grandma to go hungrey, etc. or just say "it is for the children" if you disagree with them. They will avoid debating any issue.

[Antoninus]

It, and its variants, work when the victims are willing to sit and listen for a significant period of time.

I'm confident it's been adapted for use on fora like FR where people read and debate for hours. We're much too attractive an audience for the Left to simply ignore. And as they are much more inclined to be dishonest, they have no problem pretending to espouse views they don't actually hold on some issues, just to be able to rant on a given pet issue.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

This nicely summarizes the entire global warming "debate."

[Rippin]

ping for later

[Antoninus]

The left isn't this smart - they will just call you a racists, shout homophobia, want grandma to go hungrey, etc. or just say "it is for the children" if you disagree with them. They will avoid debating any issue.

Did you read the article? That's exactly what it's about. Making those who disagree with them appear to be the bad guys, while they are the "victims." It's not about debate, it's about making people think they've had a debate when they've really had the "consensus opinion" imposed upon them.

[Excellence]

bttt

[RightWhale]

Supposedly it is a new, high power management technique, but I will tell you that I have seen apprentice peanut vendors on the streets of Istambul use the technique with apparent success.

[Antoninus]

This nicely summarizes the entire global warming "debate."

Not to mention the affirmative action "debate", the abortion "debate", the social security reform "debate", the gay marriage "debate", etc.

[Wormwood]

Sounds like Rush and Sean to me...

I respectfully disagree.

Rush doesn't need it, and Hannity couldn't understand it.

[Lurker]

The left isn't this smart

Enough of them are this smart. You're mistaken if you think this isn't being used.

L

[navyguy]

ping for later

[Antoninus]

Supposedly it is a new, high power management technique, but I will tell you that I have seen apprentice peanut vendors on the streets of Istambul use the technique with apparent success.

That nicely defines all of the "science" of psychology if you ask me. What research psychologists spend years studying is known intuitively by merchants in a bazaar.

[Ladysmith]

A friend clued me into this years ago; I believe I still have the hardcopy he gave me that may be from your link.

Once you're aware of it, this technique is really obvious when others use it.

[Antoninus]

Just ping.

[Oberon]

Pingferlater.

[Wormwood]

Once you're aware of it, this technique is really obvious when others use it.

Living in Clearwater, all I can say is that the technique is misnamed. The "Hubbard Technique" seems more appropriate.