"Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage."
This is a standard pathos-based strategy.
But honestly, ridicule is easy to counter if you have wit.
That to an extent and they have been consumed by dooming and wishing for civil war.
It’s become the exact type of mob that our movement fought against. Say the wrong thing? Boom. Buried and insulted.
Rules for radicals #5:
"Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage."
This is a standard pathos-based strategy.
But honestly, ridicule is easy to counter if you have wit.
I’ve got a fair amount of wit. At least I think I do.
It gets stronger with practice. Fight back!