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From: janw@inmet.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Needless
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Date: Mon, 21-Jul-86 12:50:00 EDT
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[cipher@mmm.UUCP ]
>Frequently, in "debate-type" postings, I see these phrases, and
>variations on them:

>	Needless to say...
>	Of course...
>	As everybody knows...
>	As any fool knows...	   (my personal favorite)
>	Naturally...
>	Obviously...

>These phrases are usually followed by a preposturous lie.  These
>phrases mean _nothing_ (after all, if it's really obvious why say it at
>all?).  They are used primarily to keep people from challenging the
>statement that follows, by implying that anyone who doesn't agree is
>stupid or unreasonable.

Needless to say, you are obviously right. Any fool can see that...
:-).

		Jan Wasilewsky