• OccamsTeapot@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Nobody should believe anything because of a “bro trust me” and if you do you have a serious problem. I know nobody cares if I believe it, I am not stupid

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        10 months ago

        Denual is a refuge for weak arguments. Obviously the the countries that control fund8ng are not in denial.

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          10 months ago

          Bruh, “above our paygrade” is a prime example of denial, deflection, and appeal to authority.

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            10 months ago

            Another way of saying I do not have the information that the various countries have is not denial.

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          10 months ago

          Scepticism in the face of a lack of evidence, especially for a claim from one side involved in a war, is not only a good idea but necessary. Would you just believe a Russian claim about Ukranian schools, no questions asked?