Would YOU debate S.Lindsey?
Blogger S.Lindsey has issued a challenge: He will debate anyone, anytime, on political issues of the day. His only stipulation is that only "facts" will be debated.
"Facts"? Let's take a look at some of S. Lindsey's "facts"...
Case #1:
S.Lindsey "fact": "60% of the pork belongs to the Democrats... 40% belong to the Republicans" LINK
In reality: Sniffles points out that Democrats accounted for only 50.3% of earmarks LINK
S.Lindsey's reply: People disagreeing with him just want to "Attack the messenger" LINK
Case #2:
S.Lindsey "fact": "Under Reagan, America had record growth in GDP and employment compared to Carter" LINK
In reality:JeffC points out that GDP and employment grew faster under Carter LINK
S.Lindsey's reply: Attempted to redefine both GDP and employment, then declared Reagan "winner" LINK
Case #3:
S.Lindsey "fact": The Roman Empire fell due to high taxes LINK
In reality: Sniffles responds that the Roman Empire fell due to a reliance on mercenaries and attacks by barbarians LINK
S.Lindsey's reply: Cut and paste of an article referring to Julius Caesar(who died nearly 500 years before the fall of the Roman Empire)raising taxes as "proof" that Rome fell due to high taxation LINK
Case #4:
S.Lindsey "fact": Obama doubled the "federal debt" in 50 days LINK
In reality: ManOfGreatLogic responds that S.Lindsey has confused the total "Federal Debt" with the yearly "Federal Deficit" LINK
S.Lindsey's reply: Non-sequitur cut and paste of an article defining the federal debt LINK
Case #5:
S.Lindsey "fact": Bush left office with a $5.1 trillion Federal Debt LINK
In reality: Sniffles responds that Bush's own Treasury department listed the total "Federal Debt" at $10+ trillion dollars at the end of Bush's second term LINK
S.Lindsey's reply: Ad hominem attack, criticized Treasury dept website of liberal bias LINK
So there you have it, Citizen Bloggers....would YOU want to debate someone whose definition of a "fact" appears to be "something I really really want to be true!"?
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