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As per Ron Paul on Trump shooting: "We will never know what happened."

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The lede on this comment is a cause-effect complex equivalence—or, as I have rebranded it, an "if/then=because."

This is a linguistic fallacy, as evidenced below. I took a few moments to review the linked references, and they appear to differ from Corbett in that he reports on both what people say and what they have done. I'm disinterested in the anonymous quotes and other counter-intelligence nonsense.

Here are 14 reframes to the statement "Corbett lives in Japan, and that limits his understanding of events in the U.S.":

1. Reality Strategy: "Living in Japan might actually give Corbett a unique and less biased perspective on U.S. events, allowing him to see things from a global viewpoint."

2. Redefine: "It's not that living in Japan limits his understanding; it broadens his perspective by exposing him to international viewpoints that are often overlooked in the U.S."

3. Counterexample: "Many experts who live outside the U.S. have a deep understanding of U.S. events. For example, foreign correspondents often provide some of the most insightful analysis."

4. Chunk Down: "What specific aspects of U.S. events do you believe Corbett doesn't understand because he lives in Japan?"

5. Chunk Up: "Isn't it more important to evaluate someone's understanding based on their research and sources rather than their location?"

6. Intent: "Perhaps the intent behind living in Japan is to avoid the echo chamber of U.S. media and gain a clearer, more objective view of what's happening."

7. Apply to Self: "If living outside a country limits one's understanding of its events, does that mean people in the U.S. have a limited understanding of events in other countries?"

8. Another Outcome: "Living in Japan might allow Corbett to focus on the larger global implications of U.S. events rather than getting bogged down in domestic noise."

9. Metaphor/Analogy: "It's like saying someone living in a forest can't understand the ecosystem because they're not in the city—the distance might actually provide better clarity."

10. Reframe: "Rather than seeing his location as a limitation, it could be seen as an advantage that helps him avoid the biases prevalent in U.S.-based reporting."

11. Examine Consequences: "If we dismiss opinions based on someone's location, we might miss out on valuable insights from people with diverse experiences."

12. Model of the World: "In today's interconnected world, physical location doesn't limit one's understanding. With access to global information, Corbett can stay informed about U.S. events."

13. Change Frame Size: "Considering the influence of global events on U.S. affairs, living in Japan might actually help Corbett understand the bigger picture."

14. Hierarchy of Criteria: "What’s more important: the location of the person analyzing events, or the accuracy and depth of their analysis?"

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