• Fedizen@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    If this were a debate he’s making an argument that he’s denied the underlying principle of: eg arguing the “sky is blue” after saying “blue doesn’t exist”. I’m pointing out that this is a nonsensical statement in the context it was given.

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      4 months ago

      how is a concern about upending precedent a nonsensical statement? the source of an argument does not impact its validity as a point