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We’re on two very different wavelengths my friend.

I think what’s happening is that I’m arguing between the lines and you’re arguing on them. It’s like matter and antimatter, but no matter.

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Rather, you're not arguing using coherent logic, you're making a series of logic-ish maneuvers that yield persuasive emotional appeals -- which, yes, is perfectly valid rhetoric-work, provided you haven't taken a knife to a gunfight.

You say you're 'arguing between the lines.' Do you code between them, as well?

> You say you're 'arguing between the lines.' Do you code between them, as well?

Wouldn’t it be impressive if I did?

no; that's how we all begin.

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