Recognizing a Latin word and saying your conclusion doesn't follow from your premises is not an argument either

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Cirsium’s argument
1. Democratic purists should be shut down
2. Those Democrats with whom Lapucelle disagrees are Democratic purists
3. Therefore, those Democrats with whom Lapucelle disagrees should be shut down.

Simple syllogism. There definitely seems to be an argument there. The use of “ergo” is not random and seems appropriate. The argument seems valid. Whether it is sound or not is still in question. If you want to stay in the space of reason, you need to argue against the truth of either premise which I would think would better reveal your opinions.

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