Understanding the Gish Gallop Tactic

The Gish Gallop is a strategic debating tactic that involves overwhelming an opponent with numerous claims, making it impossible for them to respond effectively during limited debate time. This tactic is named after Dwayne Gish, known for bombarding his opponents with low-level or irrelevant points to divert focus from central arguments. It highlights Brandolini's Law, which suggests that refuting a claim takes significantly longer than making it, thus allowing the Gish Galloper to sidestep difficult issues. Ethical debaters should prioritize discussing core topics and avoid engaging with irrelevant distractions to ensure the audience gains meaningful insights from the debate.