wedrifid comments on Surface syllogisms and the sin-based model of causation - Less Wrong
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That might well reflect the processes that actually lead to their supporting making BP pay, but it doesn't seem to reflect the mental processes that lead to people supporting the ban.
Edit: corrected as per DanArmak
At least... it doesn't reflect the mental processes used when people are justifying their support of the ban.
At least, it doesn't reflect what people say out lout when justifying the ban.
I am trying to decide whether what I said or what you said is the most cynical. I'm going for 'tie'.