Re: Writing style, Magic, and Conspiracy Theories

Steve Clark (ssclark@facstaff.wisc.edu)
Fri, 17 Nov 1995 18:27:03 -0600

Some priceless tidbits from Walter's recent long winded post:

>Long-winded posts also tend
>to have errors, evasions, and obfuscations.

>I value clarity highly, and believe it is
>worth the price of fighting for.

:-)

>In any issue there are thousands of ambiguities, confusions, and side-issues
>that can be raised, (and some opponents revel in that).

This is a long winded way to explain what it is like to shovel fog with a
pitchfork.

>I am in the unique position (unlike other's on this reflector) of having to
>dismantle long-held, deeply ingrained evolutionary illusions.

Indeed!

>Before long it
>inevitably happens, evolutionists complain that I am accusing them of
>conspiracy and of intentionally misleading others. When that is their
>focus, then I know they're losing it.

I refer the reader to Walter's response to me on 11/16, I quote,

"Note: The beginning of this present post makes some interesting points.
The second half rebuts the many times Steve mis-represented me."

Better start looking for it, Walter.

>I meet evolutionists on their turf, on their terms, and without religious
>arguments. They claim they've always wanted that from creationists. This
>argumentation style is a refreshing change for creationists, and long
>overdue.

Phil Johnson does a nice enough job of it, thank you. I see that he gets
all the speaking engagements too!.
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foolish to trust what moderns are saying now?" Montaigne, An Apology for
Raymond Sebond, 1580
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