The Logical Fallacy - Ad Hominem (Abuse Technique)

INFJ [TheBarracuda57]
13 Jun 202102:12

Summary

TLDRIn a heated debate, two candidates clash over their qualifications and promises. One candidate, who arrives late due to sabotaged brakes, is accused of being unreliable and old. He counters with promises of improved services, including round-the-clock trash pickup and personal errands. The other candidate mocks these promises as unrealistic and labels his opponent a 'sleazy lunatic.' The exchange is filled with personal jabs and skepticism about each other's capabilities.

Takeaways

  • šŸ˜… The debate starts with a humorous exchange about the opponent's absence and a late arrival due to sabotaged brakes.
  • šŸ—£ļø There's a promise of 'round-the-clock' trash pickup, which is met with skepticism.
  • šŸ‘·ā€ā™‚ļø The candidate proposes hiring more workers for various tasks, including cleaning and personal services.
  • šŸ‘“ A light-hearted jab is made about the opponent's age, questioning their capability to handle responsibilities.
  • šŸ”Š A comment about turning up a hearing aid suggests a generational or technological gap.
  • šŸ˜” The candidate accuses the opponent of making 'crazy promises' about public services.
  • šŸš« The term 'old man Patterson' is used to undermine the opponent's relevance and competence.
  • šŸ˜³ There's confusion and humor about misplaced false teeth, adding a chaotic element to the debate.
  • šŸ—³ļø A call to vote for experience is made, contrasting with the 'sleazy lunatic' portrayal of the opponent.
  • šŸš® The debate ends with a focus on the opponent's promises about sanitation services, questioning their feasibility.

Q & A

  • Why did the speaker apologize at the beginning of the debate?

    -The speaker apologized because their opponent did not show up for the debate, implying that the opponent did not consider the debate important enough.

  • What issue did the speaker mention regarding their own safety?

    -The speaker mentioned that someone tampered with their brakes, suggesting a potential threat to their safety.

  • What promise did the speaker's opponent make regarding trash pickup?

    -The opponent promised round-the-clock trash pickup, which the speaker claims is impossible.

  • How does the speaker propose to achieve the impossible trash pickup promise?

    -The speaker proposes to achieve the round-the-clock trash pickup by hiring more men.

  • What additional services does the speaker's opponent claim their workers will perform?

    -The opponent claims that their workers will perform services such as washing cars, scrubbing showers, and cleaning 'stinkables'.

  • What was the speaker's response to the opponent's claim about cleaning services?

    -The speaker expressed disbelief and skepticism about the opponent's claims, suggesting that they are not realistic.

  • How does the speaker refer to the older opponent?

    -The speaker refers to the older opponent as 'pops' and questions their ability to handle responsibilities due to their age.

  • What does the speaker imply about the opponent's understanding of certain issues?

    -The speaker implies that the opponent might not fully understand certain issues by suggesting they 'turn up their hearing aid'.

  • What accusation does the speaker make against the opponent regarding their promises?

    -The speaker accuses the opponent of making a 'bunch of crazy promises' and labels them as a 'sleazy lunatic'.

  • What does the speaker suggest as an alternative to the opponent's promises?

    -The speaker suggests voting for them as an experienced public servant, implying that they are a more reliable and realistic choice.

  • What personal item did the speaker mention was missing?

    -The speaker mentioned that their false teeth were missing, adding to the chaotic and humorous tone of the debate.

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