One of the techniques used by false accusers used to make something stick as much as possible is to attempt to define the conversation, the framework of the discussion, the rules of the board.
"When did you stop beating your wife?"
Sometimes going out to deny or refute accusations simply grants power to the accusers.
I don't think your observation is actually correct or helpful.
one - "does not deny any" actually he denied some of it.
two - " classic technique of impugning the accusers" implies that this is a nefarious defensive technique, does it not?
How many scumbags do you know who actually DENY what they are rightfully accused of?
One of the techniques used by false accusers used to make something stick as much as possible is to attempt to define the conversation, the framework of the discussion, the rules of the board.
"When did you stop beating your wife?"
Sometimes going out to deny or refute accusations simply grants power to the accusers.
I don't think your observation is actually correct or helpful.
one - "does not deny any" actually he denied some of it.
two - " classic technique of impugning the accusers" implies that this is a nefarious defensive technique, does it not?
How many scumbags do you know who actually DENY what they are rightfully accused of?
IMO, your observation is misplaced.
Well-stated.
The low IQ ones deny. The high IQ ones find clever ways to speak honestly without revealing what they did...
Fully agree here