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That question is an example of the logical fallacy known as the "false dilemma" because those are not the choices.


Sure.

You can agree with them, you can argue with them (and any speech that contradicts them is an argument), or you can say nothing or change the subject.

So?

"I have retained an attorney and am filing for divorce",

Do you,

A. Beg them not do this, reason with them about the effects of divorce (considering it is YOU they are divorcing and YOU they want to leave), and generally argue with their feelings?

B. Say, "OK".

C. Ignore them or leave the room.

D. Ask them what they think about those miners being stuck in that South American mine? Or something equally irrelevant.

Everything but 'B' is a form of invalidation.

Last edited by TimeHeals; 09/15/10 04:58 PM.
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