Simple Way To Filter Your Argument

Simple Way To Filter Your Argument - Brian at Boviosity directs us to this Tim Blair bon mot:

Lately, I’ve taken to employing the Patrick Cook gambit:
He merely asks: "Do you believe we are at war?" An affirmative answer indicates that conversation may proceed at an adult level. A negative reply requires Cook to excise large words, and to explain any difficult concepts using puppetry and mime.

You know ... it actually works. Try it.

Take Brian's poll, while you're at it.

Posted by Mitch at February 27, 2004 09:08 AM