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In response to "OK good. But we're talking about the people who are trying to silence, intimidate or minimize those voices. -- nm" by Reagen

Call it splitting hairs if you want, I don't care.

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Jan 10 '17, 07:48

Personally, I see a very big distinction between "silence" and "dismiss"

I understand why a conservative news personality on FOX News would be trying to dismiss something anti-Trump.

I do not think that article contains anything implying that she should be slienced and prevented from speaking her mind.

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You've address "silenced", now address "minimize" and "intimidate", because that is also what is happening. - TWuG Jan 10, 07:53 3
- I agree. - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:58
- And, doesn't it all mean the same thing ? "Shut up."? -- nm - Andie Jan 10, 07:54 1
  - It does. But is hardly surprising from a party that has eschewed evidence and fact for decades. - TWuG Jan 10, 07:59
It's a distinction without a difference. -- nm - znufrii Jan 10, 07:50
It's basically the definition of an ad hominem attack - dismissing the message because of who says it. -- nm - Reagen Jan 10, 07:50 1
- Yes. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:50

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