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And then there are the things that aren't even arguments with one's husband but which are baffling all the same

Oh yes.

Of course an argument may be fallacious but nevertheless persuade others. Obviously, SineDie I don't have to lecture you on the Aristotelian concept of 'pathos' as employed to great effect by both FDR and Winston Churchill.

Perhaps instead of putting your contribution under the Education thread you should have looked for the Patronising Git/Bloody Get Over Yourself Thread.

Meant to say, I love a good ad hominem argument myself

I don't think that was called for, vegasmags

BTW sinedie has posted on other threads before - he/she is not a total newcomer.

SineDie- thanks for that- absolutely spot on and very funny. Why is it provocative or aggressive?

GollyGosh that was a bit strong vegamags for Gransnet

The book seems very interesting.

Don't know what's the matter with the complainers on this thread.

Well, I think it seems very interesting and worth investigation.

I may recommend it to all my relatives and younger friends who have seven year olds.

What is it with 7 year olds and arguments - they know everything and argue the toss endlessly!!