556. One doesn’t say: he is in a position
to believe that.
But one does say: “It is reasonable to
assume that in this situation” (or “to believe that”).
all one needs to do is say – that –
underwriting your assertion with –
‘it is reasonable to assume that in this
situation” (or “to believe that’)’
is to claim or suggest a ground to your
assertion –
which is unnecessary – irrelevant – and
pretentious
say what you have to say – and be done with
it –
it’ll
stands or fall in the marketplace –
of assent and dissent
© greg t. charlton. 2010.