Most mainstream arguments are lose-lose situations from the start.
- If you don’t support BLM, then you support racism.
- If you won’t denounce white supremacy, then you tolerate it.
- And if you cannot disavow Jan. 6th, then you approve of it.
Have you ever noticed how that works?
“He who asks the questions holds all the power”
Politicians get caught in these traps all the time. Normally because of political correctness. Take Ted Cruz for example.
Here are 2 ways you can combat this never-ending losing game in your own life:
(1) Reject the premise - Sometimes we're put in an impossible situation, where none of the "choices" we're given include the right answer.
Take this video for instance, where Marc Lamont Hill repeatedly asks Christopher F. Rufo to "name something [he] likes about being white."
Rufo's response:
"I don’t buy into the framework that the world can be reduced into these metaphysical categories of whiteness and Blackness, I think that’s wrong.”
In other words, Rufo rejected the premise. Well played!
(2) Ask questions instead - Sometimes a person's argument can be unraveled just by asking them questions. So instead of trying to come up with the perfect "comeback" or counter argument, simply aim for a better understanding of your opponent's positions and intentions.
Them: Why don't you wear a mask?
You: Why do you wear a mask if you don't have c*vid?
Them: Why are you against vaccine mandates?
You: Do you think it is possible for a vaccinated person to give you c*vid?
What you are doing in this exercise is called “controlling the frame.” A person asking questions is inherently on the offensive, so answer questions with a question whenever possible.
You can thank me later. ;)
I hope you enjoyed this email!
-Beavs
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