dwise1 writes:
PRATT (claims "previously {?} refuted a thousand times")
PRATT = Point Refuted A Thousand Times, but your paraphrase gets the main idea just fine.
I will also advise Aquilegia753 to try to discuss things 1 point at a time. It's just easier that way, for both sides and anyone else trying to follow along. Hopefully the discussion can remain as civilized and respectful as the two of you (Aquilegia753 and dwise1) have kept it so far. Impressive for both sides, to say the least.