One of the reasons not to engage in a dialogue with Satan is its use of semantic ambiguity.
Semantic ambiguity is a way to say something which people can understand in two different ways, which may be used by Satan’s attorneys to say two different things in one sentence. In plain words: to lie covertly but saying a true statement which could be understood in two different ways.
Who uses this craft and tactics?
People way too arrogant to admit to making a mistake in order to perpetuate errors, something which is diabolical.
As Seneca used to say: To err is human, but to perpetuate an error due to arrogance is diabolical.
The first time I became aquatinted with such ideological disarray is when, as a child, we heard former Masonic Mexican President Luis EcheverrÃa Alvarez make the following statement when describing his policies: “No somos ni de derechas, ni de izquierdas, pero todo lo contrario.” (We are neither conservative or liberal, but all the opposite). We refer to that kind of talk as “Cantinflear,” in honor to Mario Moreno Cantinflas, a comedian who taught us to laugh at the words of politicians in Mexico.
Do you know someone who uses the craft of semantic ambiguity as standard modus operandi? Share your thoughts. I would like to hear it.
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