Anyone who uses the term 'slippery slope' in any context for any reason. There has never been any instance of a slippery slope effect accidentally happening. If there is a following effect to a decision, it's because someone has planned it beforehand.
If one uses the term 'slippery slope' it's because they know that they have lost an argument, and they must now rely solely on fear tactics. Watch a politically themed channel on tv, and take a shot every time somebody says this. It's the only way to take the edge off of the overwhelming irritation. It effectively stops reasonable dialogue.
"You can't pass this bill on the licensing of pets! It's a slippery slope to licensing trees, rocks, people and eventually cannibalism! Is that what you're after? Eating licensed people?"
24 hour news. It's a slippery slope to misuse of triscuit crackers by the elderly.
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