although I think it is demonstrably untrue, I expect it will draw much reflexive denial.
I’m having trouble reconciling those two statements. I’m even having trouble trying to express just why they seem… inconsistent, or inharmonious? Could you elaborate a bit?
I think he means that it can be reliably argued (demonstrated) to not be true, but many denials will be by people who cannot adequately argue the point, it will just be reflexive for them.
Clarity. The first depends on the interpretation of “abuse”, and as such I think it’s very likely that many people will agree with it to some degree.
The second is much more precise; although I think it is demonstrably untrue, I expect it will draw much reflexive denial.
I’m having trouble reconciling those two statements. I’m even having trouble trying to express just why they seem… inconsistent, or inharmonious? Could you elaborate a bit?
I think he means that it can be reliably argued (demonstrated) to not be true, but many denials will be by people who cannot adequately argue the point, it will just be reflexive for them.