On Jun 30, 2007, at 9:47 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
"> To clarify: My view is that when you tell deliberate > untruths, or (more often) simply engage in intellectual > dishonesty, the "nefarious ends" in question are the > preservation and/or promotion of your self-image." Form Wikipedia: Intellectual dishonesty: "The terms intellectually dishonest and intellectual dishonesty are often used as rhetorical devices in a debate; the label invariably frames an opponent in a negative light. It is an obfuscatory way to say "you're lying" or "you're stupid", and has a cooling effect on conversations similar to accusations of ignorance." Me: Yeah, that about sums it up.
And also why I use the word "obfuscation" in regards to Judy's style (or lack thereof). She's the great obfuscator.
