It is a technique of diplomatic jujitsu: "Instead of baldly declaring that he is unable to defeat his enemies, God may declare that he has no enemies".
But, he adds, "instead of baldly declaring that he is unable to defeat his enemies, God may declare that he has no enemies, that he now refuses to recognize any distinction between friend and foe.
And though I may declare that I don't believe in ghosts, if the push-pull of my doll browsing is any indication, well, I very obviously believe in ghosts.
Iran may declare that its objective is to chase America from the Persian Gulf, but it is Iranian recalcitrance that prompts its neighbours to host American bases and spend lavishly on American arms.
Judge Walker may declare that the United States Constitution gives gay couples the right to marry — a decision sure to start a political firestorm (possibly just in time to give the Democrats an additional headache in this year's midterm elections).
Biologists and social scientists may have rejected the concept, and many may declare that we are now post-racial, but one's apparent racial identity continues to determine job prospects, career options, available places to live, potential friends and lovers, reactions from police, credence from jurors and whether one can walk around safely at night wearing a hoodie.
Based on our knowledge, we may declare that electrospun nanofibres of polyurethane containing curcumin are not fabricated before.
Common sense may declare that no action is without a goal; and goal orientation may appear a relevant situational variable to introduce into the description of field.
An Israeli member may offer his or her vote, and a Palestinian may declare that he or she is willing to participate in the Israeli democratic process.
