Sometimes arguments get publicized so much that it gets blown all the hell out of proportion.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing.
The only part of an argument that really matters is what we think of the people arguing.
Arguments only confirm people in their own opinions.
While it is useful to rebut charges and get your arguments out in circulation, you have to understand that arguments and evidence have little impact on people as long as their feelings tilt them against you.
In politics, the reaction to a controversy is very often more enlightening and important than the details of the allegations themselves.
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.
I passionately believe that's it's not just what you say that counts, it's also how you say it - that the success of your argument critically depends on your manner of presenting it.
I don't feel that an atmosphere of debate and total disagreement and argument is such a bad thing. It makes for a vital and alive field.
Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everyone in good society holds exactly the same opinion.
Arguments are healthy. They clear the air.