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What would it take for Clinton to concede defeat? An insider remembers -- and draws lessons from -- the backroom deals that ended another brutal, racially charged Democratic slugfest.
  • @ micro ms.

    "Asking if Celia would debate a the merits of a man's desire to rape vs. a woman's desire not to be raped? Obviously untenable and intended to anger. Of course she doesn't wish to, but by setting up a construct for debate that demands a particular argument, you lose the debate because you've shut down the conversation."

    Thank you for teasing this out- I couldnt wrap my head around this bizarre assertion. You're right, the premise is off. A clever debate tactic but it doesn;t help much towards understanding anything.