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“Hanging out w nazis doesn’t make you a nazi” “Hanging out w rapists doesnt make you a rapist” “hanging out w racists doesn’t make you racist” you sound fcking stupid & willfully ignorant. Just say you’re a bad person who likes to be around ppl wo being inconvenienced by a mirror
@DanielTurnerPTF Danny puts words in Bernie's mouth.
Classic #StrawmanFallacy
Republicans can never win without some type of cheating.
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It's the easy way out yo. #StrawmanFallacy - "replaces or misrepresents whatever actual argument is being made; implies you really do not understand the actual argument taking place. You're basically discrediting the argument."
@jasonkeays Quand on critiquait l'invasion en Irak (et Dieu sait qu'on avait raison de le faire à l'époque) .. on se faisait dire par la même gang de crétins "donc t'es pour ça toi que les femmes se fassent brûler à l'acide?" .. #strawmanfallacy
@L1diotduvillag3 Ça rappelle 2003 .. Quand on se disait en désaccord avec l'invasion de l'Irak .. ça impliquait nécessairement qu'on était pour les femmes qui se faisaient brûler à l'acide .. #strawmanfallacy
Diederik is echt lekker bezig hoor!
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Kennt irgendwer einen Artikel in "Welt" oder "Cicero", der Zusammenarbeit zwischen CDU und AfD empfiehlt? Ich habe noch nichts dergleichen gesehen. "Nius" lese ich nicht so aufmerksam.
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Auch wenn Welt, Cicero, Tichy, Nius & Co immer wieder zündeln, um der CDU eine Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD schmackhaft zu machen. Danke @PrienKarin
@ladyonorato @sbonaccini È il classico argomento fantoccio, figura retorica che attribuisce all'interlocutore argomenti e intenzioni distorte in modo da poter facilmente contraddirlo.
Se ne è fatto un abuso negli ultimi anni.
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Which books aimed at children do that? Please provide title, author & publisher info...
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@DuaneBratt I mean I know you want Gr 3rs to know how to give great head but as a parent I dont think my 9 year old needs to learn that
@cfc_nrmnrckwell A vehicle is only dangerous once it causes accidents?
So we need to destroy all vehicles?
Stupidity is only dangerous once it is normalized.
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Don’t let misleading arguments sway your views! 🛑
The #StrawmanFallacy doesn't just weaken discussions; it can mislead audiences and prevent meaningful dialogue.
When debating, demand clarity and fairness. 💬
@HollandGreig @LauraRbnsn …3)No one is saying to neglect your family to care for strangers; that is a #StrawmanFallacy; folks are saying don’t do things harmful to strangers in the name of caring for your nation(like what happened when Yugoslavia broke up and in the Rwanda Genocide)…
@thekonyjen @Jen_jen_jen_123 @autofbaby No, you're just being cornered in your own #strawmanfallacy and cannot wiggle out of it, while in the costume of a Black American woman's aesthetic
@ForeignAffairs @jcaverley The premise of the argument is that Washington regards Taiwan as the "be all and end all of the Indo-Pacific" ... a premise that is patently false.
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#Satire #ActionSA #HermanMashaba #StrawManFallacy #BreakingNews Hot off the press from Brakpan's EXPERT VAULT: "Straw Man or Superhero? The Rhetorical Adventures of Herman Mashaba!" - Masterclass in Fallacy, Rhetorical Circus, The Straw Man Whisperer!
Herman Mashaba, leader of ActionSA and former Johannesburg Mayor, has made his mark with bold proclamations and, at times, curious interpretations of logic that seem to brush shoulders with the famed "straw man" fallacy. Some might even say Mashaba is the spirit animal of this classic rhetorical blunder, crafting distorted versions of opponents’ arguments to knock down with flair. Let's explore this through the lens of logic—and see why some might believe Mashaba to be the straw man incarnate, guided by the spirit of Gad Saad's The Parasitic Mind, where Mashaba's thinking style mirrors the ostrich-like approach to reasoning Gad Saad warns about.
1. Immigration Debates: The Wild Straw Man Chase
Mashaba is known for his firm stance on immigration, often casting his opponents’ arguments in exaggerated extremes. For instance, if someone proposes compassionate, regulated immigration reform, Mashaba might argue, “They want to open our borders and let anyone and everyone walk in!” Of course, his opponents are not calling for an open border policy, but this depiction turns their argument into an outrageous caricature, easier for him to rebut than the real issues at hand. This approach fits squarely within the straw man playbook, creating a distorted version of the opposition that bears little resemblance to reality.
2. Education Policy: From Realism to Ridicule
Mashaba’s approach to education reform is another arena where he might embrace the straw man’s whisper. If someone suggests improving pass rates by addressing systemic issues in education, Mashaba might retort with something like, “So you want us to hand out diplomas like candy and call every kid Einstein?” This misrepresentation trivializes legitimate concerns, twisting them into absurdities that practically beg to be dismissed. By framing nuanced critiques as radical demands, Mashaba bypasses the real debate, leaving a caricatured argument in his wake.
3. Crime and Punishment: The Appeal to Fear
In his fight against crime, Mashaba has occasionally fallen into fear-mongering, which often goes hand-in-hand with straw man tactics. By positioning his opponents as “soft on crime” and suggesting they want to “give criminals the keys to the city,” Mashaba invokes an emotional reaction rather than engaging with measured critiques of his policies. This approach mirrors the "appeal to fear" fallacy, where he evokes extreme consequences to scare the public into alignment, a tactic that sidelines genuine discussion of crime prevention in favor of creating boogeymen.
4. Economic Rhetoric: The False Dichotomy
In Mashaba’s rhetoric, nuanced economic policies are sometimes framed in starkly binary terms. For instance, he might say, “Either you support pro-business policies, or you’re supporting poverty.” By reducing complex economic discussions to this all-or-nothing approach, he sets up a false dichotomy that leaves no room for balanced or alternative viewpoints. This either-or fallacy can oversimplify public discourse and shut down conversations that would benefit from depth and detail.
5. Gad Saad's "Ostrich Effect": Ignoring Contrary Evidence
In Gad Saad's The Parasitic Mind, he describes the "ostrich effect," where individuals metaphorically bury their heads in the sand to avoid confronting uncomfortable truths. Mashaba’s stance on certain issues sometimes seems to reflect this, especially when he brushes aside inconvenient evidence or ignores alternative perspectives that might challenge his worldview. By doubling down on his original assertions, he embodies Saad's critique of the "parasitic" ideas that discourage open-minded inquiry and critical thinking.
6. Ad Hominem with a Straw Man Twist
Mashaba doesn’t just stop at misrepresenting arguments; sometimes, he veers into ad hominem territory, attacking the character of those who disagree with him. If a critic raises questions about his policies, he might respond with something like, “You only oppose my policies because you don’t care about this country!” This tactic combines a straw man and ad hominem, sidestepping the substantive issues in favor of casting aspersions on his critics’ motives.
7. The Appeal to Popularity and Fear of “Woke” Culture
ActionSA's leader often rails against “woke” culture, painting it as an unreasoning monolith out to ruin society. His stance taps into the “appeal to popularity” fallacy, assuming that just because certain values are popular or controversial, they must be valid or invalid by virtue of that popularity alone. This stance can lead to superficial solutions to complex problems, where policies are more about pandering to public sentiments than grounded in evidence or balanced reasoning.
Conclusion: A Straw Man Masterclass
While Mashaba’s rhetoric is bold and decisive, his reliance on logical fallacies, especially the straw man fallacy, can give his arguments a hollow ring. His tactics may appeal to those who share his perspectives, but they often fail to engage with the substance of opposing views. Like a politician possessed by the spirit of the straw man, Mashaba’s arguments sometimes skirt genuine dialogue, opting instead for showmanship and simplification. Whether Mashaba is a “Straw Man Whisperer” or merely a politician with a penchant for drama, his rhetorical style serves as a masterclass in fallacies, reminding us all to look closely before accepting arguments at face value.
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