Re: how to win an argument with a toddler

On Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:14:54 -0400, Auric Hellman
<adhellman1@gmail.com> wrote:

When it comes to important matters such as religion, politics, general
morality etc.., is there really anything anyone can say that will have
you change your opinion? Arguing about such matters is pointless

"An argument is a disagreement where people present reasons or
evidence to support their point of view, often with the goal of
persuading others to agree. A discussion, on the other hand, is a more
collaborative exchange of ideas, where the goal is to understand
different perspectives and reach a common understanding, not
necessarily to win an argument"

Firing Line with conservative author and columnist William F. Buckley
Jr., was discussion/debate orientated.

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firing_Line_(TV_program)>

The McLaughlin Group was more discussion

Arguing about such matters is pointless

Informed arguments can shift a person's opinon if they are following
the content presented.

It is pointless to argue with rednecks-r-us types.