Served up with a twist of rhetorical fallacy-- this is ‘If By Whiskey’.

In this episode, we introduce the new brand! We unravel the diabolical brilliance of Noah “Soggy” Sweat’s legendary “If by whiskey” speech—a cunning dance of words that both condemns and praises whiskey in the same breath. How did this clever oration capture the essence of political double-speak? Where do we see that today? Join us as we explore the speech’s historical context, its use as a persuasive logical fallacy, and the lasting impact of strategic ambiguity in politics and beyond. Grab a glass—of whatever you choose—and let’s dive in.

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