Reality's Bliss

People love to throw distractions into conversations when they don't' know what the hell they are talking about or if they are only looking to affirm their initial point of view.  Don't let people take control of an argument by leading you away from the point being made.   Most times by introducing a new and totally irrelevant topic to now debate. Why you would want to chase after a stinky red herring anyhow?  It's one of the oldest tricks in the book but can still be effective if you are not paying attention.