(99.9% relevance when the term HHO is used on the ecomodder forum)
Saul Alinsky’s 12 Rules for Radicals
RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
The radical progressives always out themselves with this tactic when they are unable to functionally engage in a truly scientific discussion, due to their being unable to back their claims by the correct use of unbiased reason, their unwillingness to embrace the traditional scientific method, and their profuse use of claims/counter-claims without verifiable and reproducible factual support.
It always breaks down to the use of logical fallacies, diversions from the issues, and ridicule of both subject matter and those involved who are in disagreement, and polarizing gang mentality.
Interestingly, the pursuit of true science is often rudely interrupted by the input from radicals who are ultimately more comfortable with the idea of handing more control over to an oppressive government entity than they are with true scientific discovery, especially where it involves the freedom of individual pursuits.
Interesting, but sadly not surprising.
What would be better is to withhold the use of tactics like ridicule, and stick to this:
