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To: ConservativeMind
Definition of Hobson's choice 1 : an apparently free choice when there is no real alternative 2 : the necessity of accepting one of two or more equally objectionable alternatives
111 posted on 07/18/2019 5:44:39 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

Dilemma:

“A dilemma is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is unambiguously acceptable or preferable.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilemma

Hobson’s Choice:

“A Hobson’s choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%27s_choice


114 posted on 07/18/2019 7:42:56 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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