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Rhetoric The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content. Synonyms: oratory, eloquence, command of language, way with words "a form of rhetoric" Dialectic The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. Synonyms: discussion, debate, dialogue, logical argument, reasoning, argumentation. "Science has of course contributed to this dialectic" Summary Use rhetoric when debating a person caught up in passion. When logic will fall on deaf ears. When people are overly emotional. On Twitter.  On Facebook. Use dialectic in formal debates, blog posts, and professionally published articles.  Do not use dialectic in an argument with an overly emotional person. Use a little of both when teaching, lectur...

Why does The Rifleman use the word "Moslem," instead of the more often seen "Muslim?" 1. It drives #Libtards crazy. 2. It is more linguistically correct. The Rifleman's friends who hail from that area actually pronounce the word "Moslem." Of course, The Rifleman could actually give two shits about this reason, see #1 above. 3. It is the classical spelling. Read works by Heinlein, Etc. It is written as "Moslem." But again, The Rifleman could actually give two shits about this reason, see #1 above.

The Rifleman was observing the other day the children these days are not allowed to fight. And this may not be a good thing. Back when we were growing up, we knew where everyone stood. Boys, particularly, need to know where they stand in the pecking order. Sometimes, fighting is part of that. Boys today, in a fit of rage, will attack someone bigger, stronger, and more skilled than they are. The Rifleman cannot recall that happening, as a child. When, in that fit of rage, the boy has decided to bully someone bigger, stronger, and more skilled than they are, they are somehow surprised when things don't go their way. Punches, kicks, and takedowns, are all part of fighting. However, for the Youth who has trained in the martial arts, they can be well defended. The mounted position is the most advantageous position in a fight. For one thing, the person on top can hit his opponent, while the opponent cannot effectively hit back. For youthful practitioners, the mount can be used to fru...

This story relayed to The Rifleman by the head of security at a different Church. So, sometime back, right about the time my pastor announced that he was divorced, a new lady started attending church. At one point, she told the pastor they got it spoken to her in a vision, telling her that she in the pasture should be together, and be married. The pastor laughed it off . However, the security team was made aware of this. We kept eyes on her. And for a while, everything was okay. Then, however, at a church event, her behavior grew quite peculiar. She was telling the pastor's kids that she and their dad would be married that day, she was taking every opportunity to try to put her hands on him, and other out-of-the-ordinary behavior. She was asked to leave, and never to return. Naturally, she came to the very next church service, the following Sunday. We, on the security team, radio to one another to advise that ...

In February of this year, the Rifleman's wife, CareBear, learned she has a sister she had never been aware of previously.  The MIL had a baby out of wedlock in 1969 and gave the baby up for adoption. Sadly, my MIL took that secret with her to the grave 3 years ago.  Last year, the mystery sister took a DNA test through Ancestry.com. it just so happened that CareBear's uncle had last year, as well.  The match came back. Of course,  there was a bit of digging because the MIL had kept the secret well.  But everything checked out.  Last weekend, it was arranged that the new sister would meet her biological family.  Meeting in the Tri Cities area because it was roughly in the middle, the mystery sister was reunited with CareBear, and two of three other siblings.  It was something you'd see on TV. A wonderful meeting.  Not surprisingly, mystery sister's BF is a big gun and prepper guy.  Yes, we got along famously.  

Sadly, a man in Nashville opened fire on Waffle House patrons this past weekend. Four killed and several more wounded. Of course, #Libtards were quick not to let a tragedy go to waste.  However, gun control here in Tennessee is unlikely.  As friends discussed this on Twitter, the Rifleman commented that only a gamma or omega would have done this.  This generated a request. This post is the result of that request.  First, let's recall the  sociosexual heirarchy . It had been suggested that the shooter was a Delta male at best.  While this comment is completely accurate, the Rifleman holds that only a Gamma or Omega would have committed such a crime.  Why? A Delta is an average guy.  80% of the men you meet are Deltas.  Deltas know their place in the hierarchy, and seldom stray from it.  They will avoid activities that lead to emotional pain.  And emotional pain is a leading contributing factor to mass shootings (along with ...

This past Saturday, The Rifleman taught a pistol class to a group of a dozen Patriots. Of this group, there was but a sole Patriot with whom The Rifleman had not made their acquaintance previously. In other words, almost all of these Patriots have had a class with The Rifleman previously. Despite occasional rain, and even downpours, the class went very well. Every Patriot was able to make significant strides forward in their quest to become better marksmen and to become better at their pistol craft. One Patriot, in particular, stood out among the others to The Rifleman. No, she was not the best shooter of the day - there were a couple of participants who have had extensive training and practice prior to the class. No, she was not the worst shooter of the morning starting out - in fact, she has had this class twice before. No, this Patriot, @Heather3per on Twitter, crossed over into the realm of being a really good shooter, from the realm of being a decent shooter. She started the d...