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Groklaw shutting down in May - those who know

Groklaw shutting down in May - those who know

Posted Apr 11, 2011 19:00 UTC (Mon) by RogerOdle (subscriber, #60791)
In reply to: Groklaw shutting down in May by FlorianMueller
Parent article: Groklaw shutting down in May

There is a blues song that goes "Dem dat know, know that they know... and dem dat don' know will they just don't know that they just don't know". You sir do not know. Opinions are cheap, everyone has one. Knowledge is expensive it takes time and effort.

People that know support their positions by citing knowledge.

People that do not know cite credentials.

This is a classic tactic in retoric. If facts won't support your position then cite expertise. It is the reason there is so much bad science is out there. "I must be right because I wear a white lab coat."

I don't mean to embarrass you but your credentials are showing. I just thought you should know.


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