Show Notes The Inconsistent Comparison Fallacy occurs when someone backs up their argument by comparing things which actually differ in important and relevant ways. Trump We started out by discussing Trump lying about COVID: Then we looked at Tucker Carlson lying about Russian groceries: And finally we talked about this tweet from Candace Owens: Mark's British...
Show Notes The Isnignificant Cause Fallacy occurs when someone claims an outcome is due to something which may be a minor factor, but is certainly not the main cause. Trump We started out by discussing Trump displaying his ignorance about the fall of the Soviet Union: Then we looked at this extract from Ross...
Show Notes The Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy occurs when someone tries to justify an action by pointing out that someone else did it too, or would if they had the chance. Trump We started out by discussing this clip of Trump talking about nominating Amy Coney Barrett: And then we looked at...
Show Notes The False Dilemma Fallacy occurs when someone suggests or implies there are only two possible choices or outcomes, and if you don’t choose one then the other is inevitable Trump We started out by discussing this clip of Trump talking about Bill Barr And then we looked at this clip of Trump...
Show Notes The Just Because Fallacy occurs when someone refuses to give a reason or evidence for their assertion, instead expecting others to trust their authority just because. Trump We started out by discussing this clip of Trump failing to give a reason why Mexico would pay for his wall: Then we talked about...