In Discussions & Debate, LEFTY
relies on the HOUDINI RULE.
The tactic where LEFTY
continuously shifts the goalposts
or redefines terms to evade being
proven wrong—much like how
Harry Houdini escaped from
seemingly impossible situations.
Lefty can’t prevail, in debate,
by using Facts —the Facts are
Against Lefty. Thus, Lefty will be; • Changing definitions mid-argument.
• Demanding impossible standards
of proof from opponents.
• Dismissing contradictory
evidence as part of a conspiracy.
• Moving from one argument to
another when challenged. This tactic makes meaningful
debate impossible—which is
Lefty’s Goal. It’s similar to
Motivated Reasoning, where
Lefty selectively interprets
data to fit their beliefs. TYPES of Motivated Reasoning
1. Confirmation Bias – Seeking
out or interpreting evidence
that supports what one already
believes while ignoring
contradictory data.
2. Disconfirmation Bias –
Scrutinizing opposing evidence
more harshly than evidence
that aligns with one’s views.
3. Identity-Protective Cognition –
Rejecting facts that threaten
one’s social, political, or
ideological identity.
4. The BACKFIRE Effect –
When confronted with
contradictory evidence,
LEFTY MUST DOUBLE DOWN
on their beliefs instead of
reconsidering; Breaking out of Motivated Reasoning
requires INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY,
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS,
HUMILITY, & EXPOSURE to
DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS.
IOW - LEFTY is INCAPABLE of
breaking out of —& will
ALWAYS resort to—
Motivated Reasoning; Marko
