easy-digital-downloads domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/erikphillip/public_html/conflictresearchgroupintl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121As a self-defense instructor and a court recognized expert witness on violence I have a bit of a problem with this. First off ask any firearms instructor about what they consider minimum standards of training — especially when it comes to legal issues regarding lethal force issues — and you’ll get a much higher answer … [Read more…]
In a discussion, learn to tell the difference between an ad hominem and an attack — and respond to each appropriately . An argumentum ad hominem (argument to the man) is a logical fallacy. It is basically saying a premise is wrong because of who is saying it.* “That’s wrong because you’re a ____(fill in … [Read more…]
Aaaaand someone just asked me why Asian MA are so flowery and full of mystic, warrior BS … while Western stuff is so much more ‘real’ **** You do of course realize you are talking about westernized, Asian martial arts don’t you? Like you might as well be saying “Why is Mexican food not that … [Read more…]
Post by Revolution News. . . Think of a train rolling down the tracks. The faster it goes the more momentum it’s going to get. More than that, it’s not just going to be able to slam on the brakes and just stop — much less take a quick left turn. That’s a good analogy … [Read more…]
Let me re-frame something. We’re in the midst of infinity. Infinity is one big ass place. Like make-your-head-explode ‘big.’ Our beliefs are walls that keep us from having to see infinity. They block our view to help maintain our self-importance. After all we’re the kings of all we survey — even if it’s a small … [Read more…]
I want you to think about a subject that you actually know. By this I mean some field, endeavor or task that you routinely produce tangible results in. (A good standard is when you’re done, there’s something you can put into a wheelbarrow.) How complicated is it to produce that? What are the requirements to … [Read more…]
The following is an excerpt from In the Name of Self-Defense. If you aren’t careful that aggressive and threatening person can be you. I tell you this because of what I call the Monkey Slide. And this is not uncommon after people have taken Conflict Communications training. Fresh and ready, they’re aware of their monkey … [Read more…]
Hot button words trigger emotional — rather than rational — responses. Which results in the the Monkey smacking the rational human in the back of the head and saying “Bitch! Get into the kitchen and make me a rationalization” (Free tip, I just used a bunch of hot button words in the last sentence.) In … [Read more…]
I’ve long been a fan of simple, but profound concepts. The difference between simple and profound wisdom and a sound bite–the latter is a conclusion. Whereas the former is a fundamental. Now in case you don’t know the difference between a fundamental and a basic, it’s subtle, but important. For most of the definitions, basics … [Read more…]
Article 10 Reasons False Rape Accusations are Common —————————————— My first rule about discussing the subject is: There are no numbers about rape that are worth wiping your ass with.The closest thing to a solid number comes from the Uniform Crime Report put out by the FBI. These are the reported, reported raped (no I … [Read more…]