In an unfortunate display of toxic rhetoric, Erasmus Ikhide’s response to the enigmatic Ultimate Equal reeks of a venomous ad hominem attack, maligning his target’s character rather than addressing the substance of their concerns. This descent into invective does little to bridge the divide between differing political perspectives and instead serves as a glaring example of the divisive discourse plaguing contemporary political dialogue.
Ikhide’s choice to label Ultimate Equal as a “half-baked scoundrel” and a “notorious chronic illiterate” reveals a disconcerting reliance on personal attacks to discredit the individual, rather than engaging with the arguments presented. This not only undermines the spirit of intellectual exchange but also perpetuates the very “horrifying worldview” and “weirdness of political belief systems” that Ikhide himself purports to condemn.
His will to point out the background of formal education of Ultimate Equal makes Erasmus Ikhide more bitter because Ultimate Equal in almost all his videos has bragged about not going to the four walls of the university yet his successful but Erasmus even with your education what have you archived? A man they say is not judged by his appearance but by his heart.
Moreover, the essay is fraught with contradictions, as Ikhide paradoxically attempts to cure Ultimate Equal’s alleged “uncouth, incoherent, dubious being and banal deficiency” through a barrage of insults and derision. This perplexing approach raises questions about the true intentions behind Ikhide’s words and whether they genuinely seek to foster understanding or merely serve as a platform for animosity.
The disdainful tone employed throughout the piece further highlights the dangers of resorting to invective in political discourse. In likening Ultimate Equal to a “pig in an uncharted swath” and his political beliefs as “sinking boats,” Ikhide only deepens the chasm between divergent perspectives, exacerbating the very divisions he professes to fear.
It is crucial, now more than ever, for intellectuals, writers, and public figures to engage in constructive dialogue that transcends personal attacks and petty squabbles. As we navigate the complexities of our political landscape, let us strive for a more nuanced understanding of one another’s perspectives and work towards building bridges, rather than burning them with the searing invective that Ikhide’s response so woefully embodies.
Chief (Dr.)Patrick Osagie Eholor (aka Ultimate Equal), President One Love Foundation
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