I think it can but when between two ppl who both know how this works, a less formal 'can you explain your reasoning?' better?
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
Coz the assumption is there that someone requires an intervention to instill doubt re: an unsubstantiated truth claim.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
So its a bit uneven for when two people suspect they might have different opinions on strategy re: outcome of an election?
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
Think that kind of conversation works best on comparing arguments. In this case, it cld be pragmatics vs principles. Not sure.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
Imo a Hillary vote is pragmatic but not merely so. Also very principled to directly oppose dangerous threat to U S.
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Replying to @HurryUpNLive @iDanSimpson
I am absolutely not discussing US politics. It gets me into trouble every time. :-p
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
I understand. I thought it was relevant based on the original argument between them.
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Replying to @HurryUpNLive @iDanSimpson
Absolutely. I'm more interested in talking about talking tho! Researching book on this right now.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @iDanSimpson
Only to say that it doesn't seem to have to be pragmatic vs. principle if you're being pragmatic out of principle.
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Replying to @HurryUpNLive @iDanSimpson
I know what you mean. I got held up here for ages disagreeing with ppl who opposed them.
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But decided this a semantic issue. Had this epiphany today!https://twitter.com/HPluckrose/status/795335545639596032 …
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