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Sweeping generalizations, unsupported hypotheses, sophomoric grand theories of Culture and History, arbitrary distinctions, juvenile ear-flicking that's supposed to be 'provocative writing', subjective response as qualitative analysis, lazy associations, weird hierarchies.
Morrissey is a narcissistic crypto-bigot. That's about the extent that I agree with most of the opinions in this article (but boy could he write a song).
Also, the "no true Scotsman" fallacy is alive and well and on display here for all to see.
It goes like this:
"No Scotsman would like shoegaze bands like Lush and Ride."
"Stuart, who's from Glasgow, likes those bands."
"No true Scotsman would like shoegaze bands like Lush and Ride."
