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Gish Gallop

Infamous debate tactic used by amateurs, grifters who are paid by shills, and people who only care about winning alike, the Gish Gallop is a tactic in which one person purposefully gives as many incorrect or falsely-quoted statistics as possible in a very short time frame. This forces the opponent to waste speaking time taking down endless strawmen and lies created by their opponent, and is usually a sign that the utilizer is arguing in bad faith. People with scientifically/factually incorrect positions such as transgenders, Neo-Nazis, and infamously, atheists, often use this tactic as simply quoting reputable sources and studies is not an option.

The Gish Gallop is a tactic commonly used when you have no shame or care for fact and just want to win.

by Hiojj October 17, 2025