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[–]lefterfield 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Well, to some degree, there is an intelligence involved in rhetoric, even if the premise of one's argument is complete nonsense. But I think there's a larger argument about the nature of intelligence(or maybe wisdom) and truth - IE, if the premise of your argument is utter bullshit, and you continue arguing it, you're either 1. Too stupid to realize this, or 2. A pathological liar/narcissist. I believe that to be truly intelligent you have to have the ability to evaluate yourself and those around you accurately. Argumentation and rhetorical strategy can be learned, even by people who are otherwise not very bright.

Your point is fair though, and I have seen those types on reddit.

[–]TheOnyxGoddess 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I have seen those types on saidit too.