Almalieque wrote:
He has no way out without admitting some error and he realizes it.
You're kidding right? Here's the way this argument has gone so far:
Me: I think that X=1 (followed by argument for why I think this).
You: But what about Y?
Me: Well, Y doesn't really matter with regard to X, but I suppose I think it's 5
You: But you can't prove it's 5!!!
Me: No. But you asked my opinion, and I answered. It really has no bearing on the value of X.
You: But without either proving that Y is 5 or admitting you're wrong, you can't say what you think X is!
Me: Um... Yeah, I can. I did at the very beginning. It has nothing to do with Y.
You: But you can't prove Y is 5!!! <stomps feet>
Me: Ok. I can't prove it. Happy? I honestly don't care what Y is, and it has no bearing on my argument with regard to X.
You: Oh. So you admit you're wrong about X!
Me. Um... No.
You: But you just admitted that you have no proof (or evidence, or facts. this changes like underwear).
Me. About the value of Y. But I'm talking about X. It's what I've been talking about all along.
You: Now you're just trying to distract from the issue!
Me: Sigh...
Edited, Aug 15th 2013 7:50pm by gbaji