My comparison to France was sarcasm, of course. I find that extending an argument to its absurd limits helps to show the absurdity of the original argument.
This is why, when discussing Patriot 1 and 2 and Homeland Security, I remind people that these government powers will not always be used by Bush and company whom you trust. They will be in place for all future presidents which just might include Hillary. That scary and absurd, but possible, future, is intended to make you'all think about how evil these laws are. Hillary could use those laws and powers to round up members of the VRWC. Libertarians and conservatives will share the re-education camps in that future.
No, it does not work that way. That approach does not logically follow. You would be marked down severely in debate class.
Far better to stick with well reasoned debating points than trying to be cute when everyone else is taking the discussion seriously.