Thursday, September 25, 2014

Introduction: Section D

Attacking a Straw Man:

This concept was intriguing to me, the idea of attacking something that doesn't really exist on the mere basis for having an argument. I have a feeling this goes on a lot in politics, and for some reason it works for politicians. Despite the fact that they are not really refuting what their opponent said, just attacking the possible inclinations surrounding it. The whole idea was created for individuals who do not have an argument, so in a way it could be suggested as cheating. And it’s cheating that I feel like a lot of people fail to recognize. In the next presidential I will be curious to see how often this tactic is actually used.

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