That's a bad move in a debate. Misrepresenting your opponents argument and then handing them the mic. You've just given your opponent a wide open field to play in their response. They can focus their response on any topic they want without seeming like they're trying to change the subject.
KatyCowbelter on October 13rd, 2020 at 11:34 UTC »
How about the pile of undebated legislation held hostage on his desk?!?
TopGovtOfficial on October 13rd, 2020 at 12:02 UTC »
And Mitch McConnell is evil. He forgot that last one. It's kind of a big deal.
stoicsmile on October 13rd, 2020 at 12:10 UTC »
That's a bad move in a debate. Misrepresenting your opponents argument and then handing them the mic. You've just given your opponent a wide open field to play in their response. They can focus their response on any topic they want without seeming like they're trying to change the subject.