Language Matters: We Need to Set the Terms of the Debate on Taxes and Spending

By: scorpio0679 (Diary)  |  December 5th at 05:16 AM  | 

I am getting more and more frustrated when I see conservatives, Republicans and others debating the Democrats on the terms defined by the Democrats, using language set by the Democrats. Guys, language matters. One of the most basic rules of debate is to build subtle assumptions into your statements and arguments that lead your opponent to accept certain premises that benefit your position. The Democrats | Read More »