Distorting and Delegitimizing Opponents

In a previous post, Rome Shmome, I discussed the advisability of going to war against Hezbollah immediately, versus waiting to be in a stronger position. I explicitly did not take sides on this matter. Instead, I made it as clear as I could that while those who want to go to war might well be correct, people such as Ben Gvir seem to be taking this position reflexively and based on religious or political conviction rather than weighing up the pros and cons.

In response, one commentator, a normally...