this post was submitted on 13 Sep 2024
352 points (98.6% liked)
Aged Like Milk
595 readers
68 users here now
Opinions that didn't last the test of time
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Because once one is ahead, one doesn't do a rematch with a loser.
(Just pointing out that Rep Collins' statement can be taken multiple ways.)
why not? if he won so greatly, what does he have to lose?
Everything
That's like saying "I already won once gambling, why wouldn't I do it again". Stupid.
If winning a debate is a gamble, maybe your position isn't strong enough. If he's confident about having won this last debate he shouldn't be afraid of doing it again