On My Mind

It is impressive, bigger and better than what I imagined it to be. It is situated in the heart of Delhi but remains hidden. The market of ideological jargon is booming and is filled with teeming buyers for the most part of the day. There is something for everyone here. Much inspired by the penchant of Trump for good deals, my right-wing friend who accompanied me got a great deal himself. The shopkeeper gave him a complimentary list of Islamic countries where people could be asked to go when he purchased a bottle of nationalism. I was amazed and kept looking around. My eyes soon fixated on a big store. I took leave from my friend who by then had taken a dose to test the efficacy of the potion. While I was wandering around the store, I managed to catch hold of a salesperson (no, not salesman! I bought tablets of political correctness myself). He was helpful and gave me a detailed account of this hidden market. I remember a part of the conversation which I have jotted down for yo...

Has it ever happened to you that you are involved in a discussion and find yourself losing? Amidst the barrage of rationalities and facts (true ones, not alternative), you find yourself helpless and in disdain? If yes, here are some ways which will help you bounce back and claim the victory. Appeal to Authority :  “Generic quote.” - some great man  Oh yeah, that’s right. Use a quote. Do you know what it means? It basically means that you don’t need to say anything else. The quote says it all. It proves that you are right and the other person is wrong. If they question the quote, condemn them for questioning the intellect and stature of the great man; if they don’t, well, you have already won anyway. Anecdotal Evidence:  "Share an anecdote which is in line with your point. Then substantiate and extend it to the entire human race. Based on this, you win." Forget data and stats. If you can recall any anecdote in line with your point of argument, use it and if you don...