Re: Short-circuiting discussion is BAD and helped Trumpism
I agree, but doesn't shouting Nazi at someone who isn't a nazi short circuit discussion in its own way?
Assuming that they're not a nazi, by calling them one you lose the argument by virtue of saying something obviously wrong. People who know them know they're not a nazi and so they also accept that your argument is just wrong.
Godwin's law isn't some amazing wisdom, but before it was known I got quite sick of hearing Jewish friends called nazis for not supporting special benefits for certain musicians. (real example)
Biting the hand that feeds IT
