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#010 James White’s Gish Gallop (Debater’s Tactic) - Jimmy Akin

The Jimmy Akin Podcast

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Intro

This chapter examines the Gish Gallop debate tactic, where debaters inundate opponents with numerous trivial claims to distract from crucial points. It also discusses the ethical concerns associated with this tactic and outlines Brandolini's Law, highlighting the imbalance between making and refuting claims in debates.

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