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Old 09-24-2008, 03:59 PM
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I have learned that all the republicans can ever say in an argument on here is "do you have a source for that?" I seriously have heard that over a hundred times in the last 2 weeks. Its insane. Do you guys ever have a real rebuttal?
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I have learned that all the republicans can ever say in an argument on here is "do you have a source for that?" I seriously have heard that over a hundred times in the last 2 weeks. Its insane. Do you guys ever have a real rebuttal?
Source!

No one takes any claim seriously without a source.
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I have learned that all the republicans can ever say in an argument on here is "do you have a source for that?" I seriously have heard that over a hundred times in the last 2 weeks. Its insane. Do you guys ever have a real rebuttal?
Pretty funny, I have heard that come from lots of the well known liberals and democratics on this forum.

But way to generalize there, "buddy."

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There are a handful of right-wingers that can actually hold their own in a debate. Most just spout talking points from blogs and resort to the sort of tactics the OP mentioned (source please?, "why don't you love America?" or just call the poster names).
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Asking for sources for a factual claim is standard so people can see you're not just talking out your butt. Reasonable posters simply provide the sources.

Truly respectable posters provide the sources along with the claims without being asked.

It's neither a conservative nor a liberal thing. It's a rational thing.
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Asking for sources for a factual claim is standard so people can see you're not just talking out your butt. Reasonable posters simply provide the sources.

Truly respectable posters provide the sources along with the claims without being asked.

It's neither a conservative nor a liberal thing. It's a rational thing.
Yes,yes and yes.

Id suggest the OP dig a little deeper.
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Source!

No one takes any claim seriously without a source.
Then the Pubs should perhaps provide a real source when they post their crap about Obama doing this, Obama doing that.
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why that's just a silly thing to say. That's as silly as saying all democrats are condescending and arrogant because they are elitist and inherently believe they are better than you if you happen to view certain things on the other side of the line from them.
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Actually I always hear from left-tards "sauce plz!"

Like when I claim Obama wants to put computer chips in the magizines so when every round is shot, it's government knowledge. Obviously I couldn't just make something like that up out of the blue. And I even tell them where I heard it from. The NRA. They make it their business to know. So I'm sure if you look around their site you'll find something about it.

But apparently that's not enough sauce. That's like, low-carb sauce..
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I have learned that all the republicans can ever say in an argument on here is "do you have a source for that?" I seriously have heard that over a hundred times in the last 2 weeks. Its insane. Do you guys ever have a real rebuttal?
That is a valid question.

Also, based on my experience here, that is a fabrication.
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