A debate where the scope relentlessly expands to encompass larger and larger philosophical, historical, or moral questions, making resolution impossible. Every point about a specific tax policy sweeps into a debate about the nature of justice, freedom, and human existence.
Example: "What started as a debate about pizza toppings swept into a debate about Italian cultural appropriation, the agricultural industry, animal ethics, and the philosophy of taste. Two hours later, no one knew if pineapple was acceptable, but everyone was angry about capitalism." Sweeping Debate
by AbzuInExile January 31, 2026
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