First of all, provide no examples for the points you make.
If someone asks for an example, reply to him that only an idiot would require an example for something that is so obvious.
If someone questions the premises of your arguments, find subtle ways to insult the questioning, and attack the points he makes in terms of your argument. Act as though your argument has already been proven when you do this.
If you find yourself monologuing, be sure to “poison the well.” Discount your opposition before they even reply. Say something like, “Any opposition to this view is merely a reinforcement of my claim.”
Mix this in with random quotes from other philosophers- often out of context- as your opposition will not realize they are out of context, but will merely question his knowledge by wondering why he doesn’t understand the context.
Never address your opposition as a human. Always discount him by calling him some repetitive name. Accuse him of “schoolyard” behavior whenever he employs rhetorical hyperbole, but indulge in it as often as you like. Never admit to indulging in rhetorical hyperbole, but always call out your opposition for doing so. Remind him that nobody else agrees with him, and that he is retarded for being unable to convey his observations.
Study up on the methods of message board trolling, there are a few other hints to be found by observing the best trollers.
After discounting your opposition many times and refusing to address his points, begin to ignore him and only throw him the occasional bone, so that he thinks he is losing. Your argument could be completely devastated, and he might feel as though he should have won, but he will never truly believe it if you concede absolutely nothing.
And remember…never give examples.
Use a lot of random short aphorisms…
…to make your points.
And, ask a lot of questions in a row?
But can I do this without giving an example?
That’s about it. By relentlessly employing these tactics, any mountain of sociological or psychological gobblety-gook can sound like gold. Be sure to use these tactics against people who take philosophy seriously, as this will infuriate them, and will waste their time.
This method will not work for arguments that are obviously false, but it is a brilliant tactic to use when observing human activity and attempting to explain the origin of such behavior for whatever end you see fit. It’s complete freedom from scholarly obligation, and it works against anyone who opposes you.
The only way for your opposition to beat you is to disregard your argument and ignore you, but he may have trouble doing this since pride is difficult to overcome when it comes to important beliefs.
And with that, I’m free.