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_3u10 on July 9, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: "Yes, but what are your credentials, Mr Stross?"

The problem with debaters is what one becomes after achieving mastery of the art.

dctoedt on July 9, 2011 [–]

> The problem with debaters is what one becomes after achieving mastery of the art.

A lawyer, of course -- need you even ask? <g> [EDIT: IAAL but I wasn't a debater.] [EDIT 2: Or a cable news commentator.]

_3u10 on July 9, 2011 | [–]

It was a joke :)

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