Goodwin's Law

Goodwin’s law states that As any discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches (1).

We have all been in the political discussion were one person gets so frustrated with the other’s coments that he is forced to state that the other person involved is a nazi or hitler because of his polictical ties or preferences.

we then learn that the person who called the other person a nazi loses all credability thus loses the argument.

has this ever happened to you

yeah… although I feel like I’m obliged to tell you the coversation was about hitler.

That is one of the age-old humorous cliches about message-board arguing; but I’ve never called anyone a Nazi, nor have I ever been called one. In fact, from my experience, it’s not nearly as common as its emergence as a cliche would suggest.

As any discussion grows, the probability of a comparison involving anything approaches (1).

As any discussion grows, so does the chance of someone referring to it as an entity and deriving general, albeit false, conclusions

As any discussion grows, the probability of someone posting a completely useless, yet slightly whitty post approaches (1)

As any discussion grows, the probability of someone feeling the need to visit the toilet approaches. (1)

As any discussion grows the total number of words always increases (this is actually a more subtle point than it appears to be) (&)

you guys are all abunch of nazis you know that?

Says the resident Communist…

who wins now…i made a reference to nazis…and you too communists…

arg…tough call

All together now:

I’d rather be a nazi than a communist

Better uniforms, more memorable politics

lol…amazing…simply amazing…

can i qoute you on that?

I’m only messing about but if you want to quote me go right ahead…

sure you can…HITLER

Seig heil

I’m a Stonecutter…

-Thirst

LOL, along with bigot and being accused of various other very obnoxious behaviors, like being incestuous or being "hammered by truckers.’ How gross! Some who have no class actually believe others come from their trashy background. Sorry mods, but I did not use any name.

Funny how so many believe themselves to be smart in lieu of intelligent when they are just smart asses with little or no substance standing at the posts of of learning and wisdom, but never have the tenacity, intellect or endurance to enter.

Ooops, nearly forgot, this has often occured when discussing the Arab/Israeli conflict…l Yes, I am a Zionist and support Israel. The reasons need to be discussed on another thread, and no I am a goy and a Deist, so forget the religion part of this.

Regardless, because I support Israel, according to every Arab media person I have corresponded with has called me a Nazi… Then the dolts go into how Israel does not follow international law. Hum, when confronted with international law, and attacking another country, and POW status and uniforms, LOL, just the regular ad homs. No real attempt to justify their claim, just attempts at insulting.

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