LoneLaugher
Diamond Member
How was I resorting to ad hominem exactly? Where did I make any reference to your genetic predisposition? I was attacking your argument until you unceremoniously uttered "the OP is bullshit", which on it's own brought down your credibility on the subject.
I work hard not to insult a moderator, so I take such an accusation that I did seriously. Weren't you just the one saying not to take this personally? I never once attacked you in such a fashion. I was not going after you as a person, I was going after your motives and methodology. There's a big difference between the three.
An ad hominem fallacy isn't, by definition, an insult. I don't think you've tried to insult me, and I haven't taken any offense.
It's attempting to prove or disprove a claim by attacking the character (in this case, motives) of the person making the argument.
I felt it the only logical recourse to question your views on the law when you come up accusing someone of being wrong about it. It piqued thoughts about how you claim to be against it, but then issue forth facts in a seeming defense of it in a sudden reversal of stance. It makes me question the person, not the argument when I feel they may be conflicted their assertions.
This comment is word salad bullshit. Doc has explained his reasons for opposing Obamacare. He is simply correcting misinformation here.
You are fortunate that Doc is such a kind and understanding teacher. You should be wearing your dunce cap in the corner by now.