An ongoing controversy brings up an important axiom . . .
Godwin's Law is an Internet adage stating that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. Created by Mike Godwin in 1990, it was intended as a warning against the tendency to use such comparisons to win an argument, which often signals the end of civil discourse.
Meanwhile . . . Here's a recent conservative local reference and a bit of outrage . . .
"Missouri Democrat House candidate Tracey Steele recently addressed his No Kings rally participation in an email interview with The Heartlander, but sidestepped questions about his implicit approval of comparing Trump and Republicans to Nazis and fascists."
Name calling in general is silly . . . And of course the hapless Missouri Democratic Party dude flubbed the question . . .
This clip offers better context and a glimpse at how political mudslinging is part of the "discourse" on BOTH SIDES . . .
Check-it:
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Missouri Democrat Tracey Steele posts radical Nazi-Republican comparisons, avoids addressing views after 'No Kings' rally
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