So, I thought that Trump just spoke gobbledygook diversional nonsense in the last debate, but it turns out there is a name for this ‘tactic’—
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So, I thought that Trump just spoke gobbledygook diversional nonsense in the last debate, but it turns out there is a name for this ‘tactic’—
Gish Gallop.
Lol yep— not answering questions or engaging in reasoned discussion but rather creating “so much confusion and misdirection that the opponent cannot adequately respond to each point” so that the Galloper “appear(s) victorious by sheer volume, not merit” has a name.
Gish Gallop - Political Dictionary
The “Gish Gallop” is a rhetorical technique named after Duane Gish, a prominent figure in the creationist movement who used this method to overwhelm his …
Political Dictionary (politicaldictionary.com)
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Heidi Li Feldmanreplied to ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊 last edited by
@dalfen Those of us who grew up with domineering, abusive fathers are quite familiar with the tactic. It is a verbal version of “might makes right”. @KamalaHarrisWin
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Mastodon Migrationreplied to ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊 last edited by
Yup. And there are tactics to deal with a Gish gallop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gish_gallop
How to counter a Gish gallop:
"Because there are too many falsehoods to address... choose one as an example. Choose the weakest, dumbest, most ludicrous argument that your opponent has presented and tear this argument to shreds."
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Mastodon Migrationreplied to Mastodon Migration last edited by [email protected]
How to counter a Gish gallop continued:
"Do not budge from the issue. Don't move on until you have decisively destroyed the nonsense and clearly made your point.
"Call it out: name the strategy. "This is a strategy called the 'Gish Gallop'. Do not be fooled by the flood of nonsense you have just heard."
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