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the futility of debate
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:19 pm
by parson
in my opinion, debate is the most time-wasting, useless thing a person looking for the truth could engage in.
i mean i've seen Dick Cheney "win" debates. does that mean Dick Cheney has an ounce of truth?
is a good lawyer the most truthful?
debates are pissing contests for egomaniacs.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:20 pm
by relaks
I thought this was going to be a thread about how you're disappointed with people because they don't believe in aliens.
just kidding
maybe
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:21 pm
by special_k
absolutely
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:21 pm
by parson
i don't care if people believe in aliens.
i've just got lots of info to share with those who do, and it gets cluttered by those who don't
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:21 pm
by oddfellow
It all depends on the context and how much the debate is stifled. Dick Cheney will win debates because we wont be asked anything approaching a difficult answer.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:22 pm
by parson
so your contention is that difficult questions lead to truth?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:23 pm
by parson
i'm a very good debater by the way. i was going to go into corporate law and be rich until i changed my mind senior year in highschool and decided to go to art school. i had a free ride through the university of texas if i wanted it with my grades, class ranking and SAT scores.
i still think it is a complete waste of time though.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:23 pm
by Pistonsbeneath
is it ok if i post in your thread parson?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:24 pm
by parson
this thread is a debate thread.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:24 pm
by relaks
I really like the ben kehoe avatar
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:25 pm
by parson
yeah it rules. kehoe rules.
the title is "Ready"
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:26 pm
by Pistonsbeneath
Parson wrote:this thread is a debate thread.
yeah but is it supposed to be everyone in unison saying debate is pointless or am I allowed to give an opinion if it goes against yours?
I'm just checking so later you can't tell me to gtfo
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:27 pm
by oddfellow
Parson wrote:so your contention is that difficult questions lead to truth?
They can do. They can also lead to more questions.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:27 pm
by gwa
I love debate.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:27 pm
by parson
debate away guys!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:27 pm
by relaks
I like parson's debate threads.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:28 pm
by gwa
Give us a topic then (Preferably about something we all have in common)
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:31 pm
by parson
the topic is that debate is futile and has no relation to truth.
Re: the futility of debate
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:32 pm
by oddfellow
Parson wrote:in my opinion, debate is the most time-wasting, useless thing a person looking for the truth could engage in.
So do you believe that truth can only come from an individual? I find that talking to people about something can completely change my view on that subject.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:32 pm
by parson
truth comes from all sorts of ways.
debate is not one of them.