The Indefensible ‘If True’
Reading Time: 3 minutes – RHETORIC REFEREE – The words ‘If True’ make the difference between real and fake news, especially in an echo chamber.
Mastering the debate game
Reading Time: 3 minutes – RHETORIC REFEREE – Donald Trump knows how to play the game to win. Now you can, too! Follow along see if you can spot these debate tricks and traps.
Poking the Bear
Reading Time: 2 minutes – RHETORIC REFEREE – The real question isn’t whether “the China virus” is racist language. It’s whether it is being used to chide China and the media.
The Great American Elimination Reality Show
Reading Time: 3 minutes – ESSAY – Gaffes and blunders, successes and failures, new heroes and villains every week — does any of this sound familiar?
Overtime
Reading Time: < 1 minute – DEBATE TRICKS – It’s a simple rule and violators are easy to spot. There’s a time limit on responses, both to the moderator’s questions and to challenges from opponents.