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Da Mihi In Manu Mea Fallacy

A fallacy or meta-fallacy where a person demands proof, evidence, or sources from their opponent as if the opponent were a servant obligated to provide whatever is requested, whenever it's requested, in whatever form is demanded. Named from the Latin phrase meaning "give it into my hand," the fallacy treats the opposing debater as a butler who must fetch whatever intellectual goods the demander wants, regardless of relevance, burden of proof, or the demander's own obligations. The butler fallacy is typically combined with moving the proofpost: first demand a source, then demand a better source, then demand a different kind of source, then declare all sources inadequate. The goal is not to find truth but to exhaust the opponent, to put them in a servant position, to establish dominance through endless demands. The butler fallacy is the signature tactic of bad-faith arguers who treat debate as a power game rather than a search for understanding.
Example: "He spent three hours demanding sources, then rejecting them, then demanding different ones, then rejecting those. Da Mihi In Manu Mea Fallacy in action: he'd appointed himself the master and her the butler, expected to serve whatever proof he demanded. When she finally asked what evidence he would accept, he said 'I'll know it when I see it.' He never saw it."
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Lin-Manuel Miranda

A literal angel of a human being. He is so sweet, so pure, and so kind. Also a RAP GOD. He writes musicals, songs, as well as being an actor. He is best known for "In the Heights" (2008) and " Hamilton " 2015. His current projects are "In the Heights" the movie, "Mary Poppins Returns" and the reboot of "The Little Mermaid"
"Wow can you name a more talented lyricist than Lin-Manuel Miranda? Because I sure can't"

lin manuel miranda 

Lin Manuel Miranda is a writer, composer, actor, and innocent cinnamon bun. He is the writer of an extremely popular play known as 'Hamilton', starring himself as Alexander Hamilton, the writer of an unaired Cantina Song for The Force Awakens, a composer for the upcoming Disney movie Moana, and a guest star on many shows, such as Modern Family. He's often known to host the side show of Hamilton known as Ham4Ham, answer tweets from fans, make vines, and visit with the ghost of Alexander Hamilton. He's known to go a long time without sleeping.

Please give this man a break.
Person 1: You know Lin Manuel Miranda?
Person 2: Oh, the guy who's just like his country, young, scrappy, and hungry? Yeah, he's not throwing away his shot

Lin Manuel Miranda 

(aka "Old Man Miranda") is a musician, actor, writer, and rapper. Best known for In the Heights (2008) and Hamilton (2015).

He has the voice of an angel and drops beats that are fire.
Person 1: Wow I can't stop listening to Hamilton

Person 2: Right? Lin Manuel Miranda is a genius.

Lin Manuel Miranda 

Lin Manuel Miranda is a singer, actor, writer, and rapper. He is mostly known for In The Heights, Hamilton, and the songs from Moana. He is basically the best person alive at the time (currently 2017).
Have you ever listened to Hamilton?
Yeah, it's my favorite!
Plus it's written by Lin Manuel Miranda! The best person ever!
Origin is Hebrew, meaning "One with God" or "God is with us".
Manuela is a hard-working smart girl who is genuinely kind, and caring of others, even when she knows that the feeling may not be reciprocated. Although she may overthink things, in the end she stays true to herself, and succeeds in finding her own path, without negative influences from other people.
Manuela is a beautiful young lady who blossoms into a beautiful woman. She is never too thin, nor is she big. She is perfectly in the middle: fit and healthy, with curves for days.
Her unique appeal and artistic and creative ways make her an attractive person, as well as her exotic nature and good looks make her a true keeper.
-"That Manuela! She is so elegant, no matter what the situation she always manages to look great!"

-"Even after what that boy did to her, Manuela still wishes the best for him, genuinely, no matter how hard it is"

-"Manuela is so sweet, but she can really over-think things"

-"I love exotic women...I definetely want a Manuela"
Manuela by Mr.Collegiate August 20, 2012