This reminded me of Halx's how not to make an argument post.
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Originally posted by Halx
What NOT to do:
1. I see too many people who use the method where they quote a user and pick apart every single point they make. This is not a good way to debate. Why? Because it becomes less and less about the point at hand, and more and more about simply proving the other person wrong. I call this "The Darth Vader Effect." It's not illegal to make a pointed remark directly at someone, but the tone of the debate becomes very personal very fast. It crosses over into the Dark Side. Just make your point, after point, after point, after point.
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I think the Darth Vader Effect is definitely happening in the government. Why can't they focus on what they are trying to do to make the country better instead of running something akin to a smear campaign?