framing contradictory evidence as biased or manipulated
Most contradictory evidence is, to some extent (regardless of what it’s contradicting).
dismissing critics as [...] deluded, or self-interested
Most critics are, to some extent (regardless of what they’re criticizing).
You can acknowledge critics are deluded or self interested whilst also admitting they have some substantial points—this is more in the vein of using that as a justification to ignore all criticism; even valid criticism.
Most contradictory evidence is, to some extent (regardless of what it’s contradicting).
Most critics are, to some extent (regardless of what they’re criticizing).
You can acknowledge critics are deluded or self interested whilst also admitting they have some substantial points—this is more in the vein of using that as a justification to ignore all criticism; even valid criticism.