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In reply to the discussion: Fresh strike on Jabaliya refugee camp reported as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza [View all]Eko
(7,389 posts)26. I have to ask you
Do you think Hamas is rational? Do they have a history of choosing the rational thing? This is where deduction can be wrong. Deduction is based on previous knowledge, Deductive reasoning, or deduction, is making an inference based on widely accepted facts or premises. Previous knowledge and the history of fact that Hamas could not coordinate well enough led the Israeli intelligence to conclude that Hamas couldn't invade like they did. That was using deduction. I think I have no problem expressing rationality with you in this regard. Added, you are the one arguing something is true when you don't know it is.
Thanks,
Eko.
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Uncle Joe
Dec 2023
OP
You pay attention. It's over-retaliation, and conseqences will happen once it's over.
brush
Dec 2023
#14
I've never denied it. You haven't been paying attention. I've always made it clear...
brush
Dec 2023
#19
You're kinda late to the party. My stance on this has always been one of impartialiy.
brush
Dec 2023
#30
I got bored with your inhumane lack of empathy for non-combatants being killed. Eko, however, wiped the floor with you.
brush
Dec 2023
#60
"Neither of us does" refers to who gets to decide what the difference between retaliation and over-reraliation.
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#54
Because the avatar of Einstein sticking his tongue out has already been taken, and I couldn't find
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#55
Would they go north to Israel? Or would they remain in Gaza until they are blown out of their tunnels?
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#8
A method of deduction is being used in most studies that are based on presumption of rationality.
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#20
I had an impression, apparently a false one, that you responded to my post in which I challenged you to use
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#34
Good points. Hamas and Bibi/Likud/IDF, all complicit/at fault...however you want fo phrase it.
brush
Dec 2023
#5
Who do you think is doing the devaluing, those who use civilians as human shields, or
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#11
What term would you prefer that would more accurately denote the humanity of the victims?
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#22
Who besides Hamas is using human shields... sorry, using humans as shields?
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#66