David_Gerard comments on The noncentral fallacy - the worst argument in the world? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: David_Gerard 28 August 2012 11:27:59AM 23 points [-]

You know who else made arguments? Hitler.

Comment author: gwern 28 August 2012 04:53:27PM 20 points [-]

No, Hitler didn't make arguments, he made assertions; and you know what else was an assertion? Your comment!

Comment author: JQuinton 28 August 2012 07:35:39PM 1 point [-]

I purposefully use this version of worst argument in the world when talking about homosexuality/homophobia or atheism, etc.:

You know who else didn't like gay people / atheists / Communists? Hitler

Comment author: DaFranker 29 August 2012 12:32:09PM * 2 points [-]

Time for the meta:

You know who else uses versions of the worst argument in the world when talking about relevant topics? Dark Lords.