RHETORICIANS; RABBLE ROUSERS; AGITATORS, unite?
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Probably not, but they should because I've seen some brilliant one-liners here.
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If you understand that the word "rhetoric" means to use language effectively and persuasively, you will understand that both Brutus and Antony were trying to persuade the crowd.  In Brutus's case, he was trying to make the crowd understand that the death of Caesar was necessary for the general good of Rome (he would abuse his power).  Antony, on the other hand, was trying to make the crowd understand that Caesar was a great leader and the actions of the conspirators was unjustified.  Further, Antony's other objective was to have the crowd turn on Brutus.
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You DO have a point...\n\n...but I think people like you are the answer - staying in to "engage" those people who DO want to hear from someone who thinks (even if we don't agree).\n\nThere are Points Hunters and Givers (some do both, and I suppose it's O.K., though one is better) in any group, in any place.\n\nStill, it's your call - but PLEASE don't stay away TOO long!
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When it is a Rhetorical Question.
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"ANY speach that promotes hatred..."\n"Source(s):\nToo many liberals and not enough ammo."\n\nI think ignorant, narrow-minded, hypocrites should be limited with their speech.\n\n...Not really, they can talk all they want. They tend to prove themselves wrong on their own.  Plus, conflicting views are crucial to decision making. I just had to point out the inconsistancy.
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The conservatives on here have to have somewhere to get their rhetoric....
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i agree with you. campaigns have become a mud slinging contest, with no consideration of the publics need to hear a candidates standing on any given issue. lip service is given to the most popular subjects, but no real substance is contained in their rhetoric.
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If it is not contrived, I think it can be.  \n\nObviously, a party has a platform, or agenda.  It follows that there will be rhetoric.  \n\nHopefully the intentions are to adhere to the platform, since that is the basis for their constituency.
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It sure seems to be the case.  Great question!\n\nDon't you just love the people responding with hostility and proving your very point by using words that don't exist?
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"SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER"???...DO YOU KNOW PEOPLE(HUMAN BEINGS WITH FEELINGS)-Webster HAVE BEEN DENIED THE RIGHT TO SPEAK THEIR MIND ON THIS SITE???!!! THEY HAVE BEEN MUZZLED FROM TALKING FREELY HERE!!! THIS USED TO BE A FREE "OPEN" SITE--AS LONG AS YOU SUGAR-COAT YOUR ANSWERS AND DON'T "OFFEND" SOMEONE! SPEAKING THE TRUTH AND JUST TALKING MEANS SOMEONE WILL DISAGREE EVENTUALLY!!! DOES THAT GIVE YOU OR I THE RIGHT TO CRUSH THEIR OPINIONS???--HEY---WHERE'S THE LOVE?????
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please tell me that's rhetorical
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You most certainly can voice your opinion. Debate and disagreements are going to come. That's also part of living in a free society.\n\nThe ridicule comes from those who disagree and can't debate without having to say unnecessary things. Unfortunately it's simply a lack of respect for others that brings that out. And that's a part of a free society as well.
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First of all, if you are interested in debating with scholars, what are you doing posting questions on yahoo? Second, maybe the reason scholars act like you are insulting is because you come across as a very insulting person. The way in which you word things suggests that you are overly aggressive and have something to prove. Instead of trying to prove a point and argue with people you consider your colleagues, why don't you try to have an open minded discussion? Honey attracts more flies than vinegar. Knowledge itself does no good unless you can share it, and with your condescending attitude no one is going to want to listen to you.
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same goes for people who ask questions? do they realize they corner answerers to answer a rhetorical question shamefully, or do they actually want an opinion.
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Any essay that would make that argument may be generalizing to the point of insignificance. They would have to be pretty persuasive to make me believe any such stereotype without a lot of evidence - which, by the way, doesn't exist.
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So is this a rhetorical question?
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Thank you for you question! I just learned in answering it that the term is 'collective nouns' :)  \n   I see someone else has already supplied the Wikipedia link.  What would you call a group of Answerers?\n\nAn Assembly of Answerers?