Steve Powell

[Steve Powell]

ad hominem

An ad hominem argument, also known as argumentum ad hominem (Latin: "argument toward the person" or "argument against the person") is an argument which links the validity of a premise to an irrelevant characteristic or belief of the person advocating the premise. In other words, it is an argument which attacks the individual rather than the argument that individual is presenting.

Ad hominem abusive
Ad hominem abusive usually involves insulting or belittling one's opponent, but can also involve pointing out factual but ostensible character flaws or actions which are irrelevant to the opponent's argument. This tactic is logically fallacious because insults and even true negative facts about the opponent's personal character have nothing to do with the logical merits of the opponent's arguments or assertions.
Examples:
"You can't believe Jack when he says God exists. He doesn't even have a job."
"Candidate Jane's proposal about zoning is ridiculous. She was caught cheating on her taxes in 2003."

[Chris]

Step 6. Speak roughly to your little boy,
And beat him when he sneezes:
He only does it to annoy,
Because he knows it teases

[Steve Powell]

Instructions for Truth.

Step 1. Tell your kids to always tell the truth
to avoid more lies from the beginning.
Telling the truth can help them understand a situation better.
If the truth is stated from the beginning,
then there will be no problems or future white lies.

Step 2. Teach your kids to look people in the eyes.
When we look at someone in the eyes and speak,
our words are respected and valued.
Eye contact is very important when communication and telling the truth.

Step 3. Teach your kids to let go of fear whenever possible.
Letting go of fear can prevent lies from happening.
Lies are usually created from the fear of being discovered.

Step 4. Talk about worries with your children.
Speak freely with them and teach them
that it is better to speak openly about worry,
fears or concerns instead of hiding their feelings with lies.

Step 5. Speak honestly with your child.
If they ask you something, answer them honestly
and with the same respect you would ask for.
Children that are spoken to honestly usually find it easy
to accept the realities of the world and to tell the truth.

[Mike Covell]

Mmmm Cheese! Cheesy snacks and TJ Hooker!

[Graham]

Steve Powell....Steve Powell....now that name rings a bell. Where the hell have I heard it before?

Graham

[Stephen Thomas]

Nice one, Steve

I'm reminded of Jung's 'Joker' archetype. That's clever. And funny

All the best, mate.

[Monty]

Do I have to reply with the first thing that comes into my head?

If so....

....Katy Perry.

Monty

[The Good Michael]

Nothing personal Steve but Jenni is far more beautiful and intelligent than most posters on casebook,

Well... you haven't seen me when I'm all dolled up.


Michel...er, Mike

[Jeff Leahy]

I’m now confused. Is this the Steve Powell thread or the Jenni Pegg thread?

Nothing personal Steve but Jenni is far more beautiful and intelligent than most posters on casebook, so you lose.

Pirate

PS Neal isn’t reading this is he jenni?

[Jenni Shelden]

Wow, this thread is really rolling...

Graham

Well, Graham - it's for general discussion.

so I pick cheese

(obviously)

[Graham]

Wow, this thread is really rolling...

Graham

[Jenni Shelden]

why didnt i start a thread named after me.

this was a brilliant idea, and now if i did it it would look like i was copying you.

Hope you are well
JEnni

ps have some cheese

[Steve Powell]

A 'general discussion' thread.