This expression makes sense

Bob whips out another handy app, quoting Joe as he talks. "The issue of concern is 'difference' in the phrase you are trying to defend. The Korean text you show me doesn't really change my opinion on anything; I never showed you anything that requires prior knowledge to understand." Bob replies: "As noted your opinion on agreement or not is irrelevant to the issue at hand. You wanted to know why 'same difference' was applicable and I explained it to you. You made a distinction between the reading of words and the reading of an equation (a difference) - since my position is that there is *no* difference then the acts are *equal* (see the opening round for that one, Joe) hence the call of 'same difference' which I already explained the meaning and usage of." Bob quotes again "Joe reminds Bob that 'same difference' is in English, and the numbers he showed earlier as examples are also using the numerical symbols that are used in the English language." And replies: The issue of 'same difference' being an English phrase is only relevant as to the fact you and I are speaking it to each other. Mathematical symbols are not English. Mathematical symbols is its own language. You or I may explain or translate what a symbol means in a separate language, which may be English. In any event an equation is not a word, but both require the reading of sequential symbols i.e. the same act i.e. no difference, hence same difference being used. Bob continues to quote "The accuracy of the oxymoron you introduced is exactly what I am targeting; if one does wish to juxtapose two 'seeming adverse terms' in jest, they should at least make grammatical sense OR sense in context." To which Bob replies: "The success or failure of a joke is indeed dependent upon the receiver getting it - that doesn't make the usage of it invalid if the receiver doesn't get it. The phrase 'military intelligence' as a juxtaposition intended for a joke is valid as the purpose of the joke is to deride the pairing. If the joke teller deems military intelligence to be an amusing adjoin of words as it appeals to the pun nature of a the paradox then it is indeed valid. The context is precisely the terms used, military and intelligence. Once again, that you don't get the joke doesn't stop it being a joke. Again none of this has anything to do with 'same difference' or a oxymoron in general. The quoting continues "Again, notice how you get off topic- in the case of 'same difference', you weren't making a joke. Rather, you were trying to accurately describe how two given descriptions of a situation had the same meaning. NOW does it make any sense?" Bob goes on: "Same difference does come under the classification of pun paradoxes. More precisely of the sarcastic form of which puns may take. Indeed if I was to type same difference it is more probable than not that I would include some form of emoticon such as this (Bob shows a :P on his phone). It appears your ability to detect intent is at issue here Joe, not my phrases." Bob looks at Joes link and smiles. "Your link does not make your case as you hope, or rashly wish. As it notes, the primary purpose of using an oxymoron is for rhetoric effect, which is precisely what same difference was used for - in that instance pointing out your misuse of reading. Indeed I can see by your specifically shouted quotes that you don't even get the point made in your link. Perhaps you should read it again Joe, or I can point out the issue? Yes? Ok, let's see "describe expressions which are used *earnestly without any implication* of a *paradox* - that's not us is it Joe? I used the phrase same difference deliberately, as a deliberate oxymoron. So what about the shouting part you were excited about. Ah, "When such expressions are termed oxymorons" - you see Joe, the whole point of that little paragraph is to denote those who cry "oxymoron" when two phrases are put together when *initially* not intended to be a oxymoron. We know that's not our case here with same difference though it does bring to mind another recent discussion of one that would fit. Have you heard of military intelligence by any chance Joe?" Bob being the guy that he is, puts aside the tainted drink and starts another with a smile. "Shall we continue? Good." Bob quotes some more "So, definitionally an oxymoron doesn't make sense." Bob says, "The purpose of an oxymoron is to juxtapose two seemingly adverse phrases - not making sense would be an equivocation here as it's quite possible to obtain meaning from such phrases." To quote some more "Moreover, you still are addressing oxymorons in general as a joke; meanwhile, I am addressing 'same difference specifically. " "Ah Joe, what silly ideas you spout. See I've noted multiple times that same difference is an oxymoron, which is important to understand how and why they are used and what types there are. From that came the specific argument of what same difference means and how it is used. If you don't think I've explained same difference at all I suggest you go to this link. [7] http://www.debate.org... Bob handily keeps pulling up quotes. "You have failed to prove me wrong, so I guess it's time that I move on. Thanks for an interesting time, though." "Joe, you are too brash. Perhaps you need to sit down, it has been a big day for you, what with all that reading. You never made a case besides the roughly paraphrased, "I don't get it" - which is not much of an argument at all." "You know this app is quite amazing, look .." "Oh yea, and remember when I said 'the problem is that it makes a reference to something external that is absolutely unrefered to. I.e. when you said 'same difference' regarding studying and reading, what 'difference' is it the 'same' as?" Bob leans back. "Joe, I never referred to the difference being in the study, I referred to the lack of difference being within the act of reading a word and reading an equation. A difference you deemed there to be. As I've explained multiple times already, same difference applies to *your claim* that there was a *difference* between the two acts. By stating same difference, I am in effect saying there is no difference between the two, that the two are equal, or, that there is no difference." "To quoth some more", Bob adds, "When taken directly, oxymorons can make some sort of internal sense. Military intelligence, for one, is not an oxymoron. The military takes on strategies that are more elaborate than you could ever think of.'? Well, you never addressed the issue of internal consistency regarding the specific oxymoron we were discussing." Bob smiles again, "From a quoth to a quaff", and takes another gulp. "You still don't get it Joe. Even the link you just provided spelt it out for you." Bob adds hastily, " In the proverbial sense, of course. Wouldn't want you to wonder how the web page was spelling to you. As for the specific example, I think you'll find that website I just linked has 3 rounds total of addressing that specific claim of same difference making sense."