Rational beliefs should be able to withstand scrutiny and opposing arguments. The inability to do so indicates that the belief is more about personal bias and emotional investment rather than objective analysis.
This is handwaving bullshit. You’re basically saying “it’s magic shit inconsistent with everything we understand from empirical observation or theoretical frameworks”.
Common Reagan shitbag moment (lemmy.world)
If you can't make a single sincere counter-argument to your own belief, your stance is driven by emotion rather than logic
Rational beliefs should be able to withstand scrutiny and opposing arguments. The inability to do so indicates that the belief is more about personal bias and emotional investment rather than objective analysis.
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Lauren Boebert loses it on debate moderator as he grills her on Beetlejuice lies (www.rawstory.com)
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It just doesn't make any sense! (i.postimg.cc)
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We need to talk more about Trump’s misogyny (www.vox.com)
Very nice. (lemmy.world)
MAGA Supporter Intentionally Gets Another Felony DWI Charge in Solidarity With Trump (thehardtimes.net)
Trump Sounds Alarm For Americans Paying Off Porn Stars: ‘IF THIS CAN HAPPEN TO ME, IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE!’ (www.mediaite.com)
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Washington Post Coverage as well
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Analysis by Josh Marshall, Talking Points Memo....
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Donald Trump Should Drop Out (washingtonmonthly.com)
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