Working backwards in logic, disregarding the facts in order to support an erroneous conclusion. Motivated reasoning is in contrast to logical reasoning.
I know you're telling me the fact that Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11, but my motivated reasoning tells me he did.
We invaded Iraq because of 9/11. What we did in Iraq was right. Saddam Hussein was involved in plotting 9/11.
We invaded Iraq because of 9/11. What we did in Iraq was right. Saddam Hussein was involved in plotting 9/11.
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Before the splif is lit the leader says a prayer.
Before the splif is lit the leader says a prayer.
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Mervin (screaming): The through-ball is beckoning!
Walter: Don't be silly...your Rangers!
Mervin (screaming): The through-ball is beckoning!
Walter: Don't be silly...your Rangers!
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In software 'refactoring' code means changing the layout of the code, without changing it's behaviour.
Rectoring code means refactoring it with an automated tool rather than wasting time refactoring it by hand.
In software 'refactoring' code means changing the layout of the code, without changing it's behaviour.
Rectoring code means refactoring it with an automated tool rather than wasting time refactoring it by hand.
I think refactoring this code is going to take too long, and be prone to bugs. Rectoring it with an automated tool would take far less time and be far easier.
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Person 1 - whatta ya mean you forgot to pick up the tickets whatta you stunad
Person 2 - Stunad, what?
Perosn 1 - its ok I watch the sopranos
Person 1 - oh the old The Jersey Shore/Sopranos Reasoning
Person 2 - Stunad, what?
Perosn 1 - its ok I watch the sopranos
Person 1 - oh the old The Jersey Shore/Sopranos Reasoning
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1. Logical thinking
2. A word not many devout religious followers are comfortable with (no offense).
(3. Sign of the "anti-christ"?)
1. Logical thinking
2. A word not many devout religious followers are comfortable with (no offense).
(3. Sign of the "anti-christ"?)
1. With simple reasoning and logic, Michael figured out the lateral thinking problem.
2. The atheist/disbeliever pissed off the priest (or rabbi, cleric, etc) by using logic and reasoning to question the Bible (torah, quran, etc).
2. The atheist/disbeliever pissed off the priest (or rabbi, cleric, etc) by using logic and reasoning to question the Bible (torah, quran, etc).
by The Light of Reason February 22, 2005
Get the reasoning mug.Hobos have come to be known for their suspicious, prickly, and overly-defensive nature regarding their habits and lifestyle choices.
This is highlighted by their cryptic and often obtuse replies to people questioning their actions, which have been described as 'hobo reasoning', or 'HR'.
It is not uncommon for these replies to leave the questioner dizzy, confused and with a dramatically reduced sense of spatial awareness, allowing the hobo to slip off behind a parked derelict train, often in possession of the incapacitated persons wallet or other personal belongings.
It is the recommendation of this writer (from long personal experience) that you avoid questioning the habits of hobos and their disciples.
This is highlighted by their cryptic and often obtuse replies to people questioning their actions, which have been described as 'hobo reasoning', or 'HR'.
It is not uncommon for these replies to leave the questioner dizzy, confused and with a dramatically reduced sense of spatial awareness, allowing the hobo to slip off behind a parked derelict train, often in possession of the incapacitated persons wallet or other personal belongings.
It is the recommendation of this writer (from long personal experience) that you avoid questioning the habits of hobos and their disciples.
Hobo Reasoning:
Commoner: Excuse me hobo, but why does this map you drew me of directions to the local McDonalds resemble mashed spaghetti?
Hobo: The route depends, are you wearing one shoe, two shoe or no shoe?
Commoner: Hey Hobo, why did you take the doors off all your cupboards?
Hobo: Well, due to tensions in Senegal, screw holes placed ABOVE the 39th degree, have once again become loosened, and will soon travel south in search of local McDonalds, regardless of shoes.
Commoner: Bonjour Hobo, but what inspiration struck you as you named your hobo dog companion 'whoosh'?
Hobo: The sound of the wind beneath an overpass and the look of the smoke curling through odd-numbered mismatched fingerless gloves caressing over a chipped and cracked blue 44-gallon drum, heard through the mist of a 4-day moonshine bender.
Commoner: Pardon, hobo, but why has your bed been elevated upon common milk crates?
Hobo: In the post-apocalyptic world of my boot-polish dreams, there is a chronic shortage of reliable milkpeople. With rat-lactic eager, half-glove grimy hand of profiteering intent the hobomob will fill that supply gap.
Commoner: Excuse me hobo, but why does this map you drew me of directions to the local McDonalds resemble mashed spaghetti?
Hobo: The route depends, are you wearing one shoe, two shoe or no shoe?
Commoner: Hey Hobo, why did you take the doors off all your cupboards?
Hobo: Well, due to tensions in Senegal, screw holes placed ABOVE the 39th degree, have once again become loosened, and will soon travel south in search of local McDonalds, regardless of shoes.
Commoner: Bonjour Hobo, but what inspiration struck you as you named your hobo dog companion 'whoosh'?
Hobo: The sound of the wind beneath an overpass and the look of the smoke curling through odd-numbered mismatched fingerless gloves caressing over a chipped and cracked blue 44-gallon drum, heard through the mist of a 4-day moonshine bender.
Commoner: Pardon, hobo, but why has your bed been elevated upon common milk crates?
Hobo: In the post-apocalyptic world of my boot-polish dreams, there is a chronic shortage of reliable milkpeople. With rat-lactic eager, half-glove grimy hand of profiteering intent the hobomob will fill that supply gap.
by dos19 April 8, 2013
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