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10 Examples of a False Dilemma Fallacy
Fallacies of logic, such as ad hominem, straw man, and false dilemma, can play a significant role in spreading disinformation. These fallacies are often used to manipulate and deceive people by distorting the truth and presenting false or misleading information. By using these fallacies, those spreading disinformation can cloud the issues at hand and make it difficult for people to differentiate between facts and fiction. This can lead to confusion and mistrust, and can ultimately erode the public’s faith in institutions, democracy and the media. These fallacies can also be used to influence public opinion and decision making, and to create division and mistrust among different groups of people. Thus it’s important to be aware of these fallacies and how they are used to spread disinformation.

10 Examples of a Straw Man Fallacy
Fallacies of logic, such as the ad hominem fallacy, can play a significant role in spreading disinformation. By attacking the character or credibility of a source rather than addressing the evidence or logic of their argument, disinformation can be spread by discrediting the source or dismissing their claims as false or biased. Fallacies of logic can also be used to create false narratives and sow confusion, making it difficult for people to separate fact from fiction. Additionally, fallacies can be used to manipulate people by appealing to their emotions rather than their reason. Fallacies of logic can be a powerful tool for spreading disinformation, as it can make it difficult for people to identify and reject false information.

10 Examples of an Ad Hominem Logical Fallacy
Fallacies of logic, such as the ad hominem fallacy, can play a significant role in spreading disinformation. By attacking the character or credibility of a source rather than addressing the evidence or logic of their argument, disinformation can be spread by discrediting the source or dismissing their claims as false or biased. Fallacies of logic can also be used to create false narratives and sow confusion, making it difficult for people to separate fact from fiction. Additionally, fallacies can be used to manipulate people by appealing to their emotions rather than their reason. Fallacies of logic can be a powerful tool for spreading disinformation, as it can make it difficult for people to identify and reject false information.

The Most Common Logical Fallacies Associated with Public Disinformation
Since Fox News is in court defending itself in a $1.6B defamation lawsuit for misleading the public on the integrity of US elections… it’s a good time to go over logical fallacies that commonly occur on “news” channels spreading disinformation to their viewers. Unless you studied Logic & Reasoning in college, it’s likely you’ve never heard of these. We break down the most common ones in an easy-to understand article. Learn from us and see if you can recognize them the next time you turn on your favorite “news” channel.
What Does the Bible Teach About the Death Penalty
With many Christians supporting the death penalty and many atheists saying it’s immoral we decided to dive in and see what the Bible says about killing people who have done wrong.
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Fox News Guest HUMILIATES Fox News live on their own network
Guest Steve Almond shocked Fox host Laura Ingraham when he confronted her live on the air about the propaganda networks many scandals. Meidas contributor Francis Maxwell reports.

Trump’s Criminal Referral from the January 6 Committee
What does it mean?

Sean Hannity RIPS APART His Own Party On-Air
Fox News host, Sean Hannity, rips on Republicans with a prediction of a ‘clown show’ for the Speaker of the House vote following Kevin McCarthy’s losses. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report.

MAGA Fraud George Santos Gets DEVASTATING NEWS from Brazilian Prosecutors
Legal AF host, Michael Popok, reports on breaking news concerning a 4th criminal prosecution against Republican Representative George Santos, this time in brazil for identity theft and fraud, and the likelihood that he will be removed from office.

Donald Trump Declares Himself “CLAIRVOYANT” in INSANE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE!!!
Jesse talks about Donald Trump’s slow but steady descent into utter madness. Over the Christmas weekend, he posted on the failing Truth Social several posts that strain reason and understanding. First was one in which he claims he is psychic and another he just tells on himself relative to guilt about the insurrection.

Donald Trump is CRACKING UP on Truth Social Under the PRESSURE OF PROSECTUTION!!!
Jesse talks about the unhinged messaging coming from Donald Trump on Truth Social (including threats and incitements to violence).

Nearly TWENTY REPUBLICANS Call for ETHICS INVESTIGATION Into Insurrectionist Members of Congress!!!
Jesse reads from and discusses the latest surrounding a letter written by 38 former members of the House of Representatives (20 Democrats & 18 Republicans) who are calling for investigation and action to be taken against House members who aided in the insurrection against the United States at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

MAGA Fans FURIOUS Over Donald Trump’s ‘Big Announcement’
Diehard MAGA fans were furious on Thursday after Trump’s “Major Announcement” turned out to be that he was selling NFT trading cards depicting him in various unrealistic situations. His followers began to attack him, saying that stunts like this are why he’ll never be President in 2024, a sign that even some of his most ardent supporters have caught on to his grift. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Trump makes DISTURBING Statements Over Weekend
Donald Trump spends his days talking to himself on his lonely social media platform.

MAGA Congressman EXPOSED Spreading Disinformation about Democratic Colleague
Florida Republican MAGA Congressman Brian Mast was caught spreading disinformation on social media about Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports.

Adulterer Marjorie Taylor Greene goes OFF SCRIPT with BIZARRE Sex Toy Rant
While speaking with the New York Young Republicans over the weekend, Marjorie Taylor Greene went on a bizarre rant about adult toys. MeidasTouch Contributor Coach D reacts.

Furious Texas Paul exposes SECRET RECORDING of Marjorie Taylor Greene calling for ARMED INSURRECTION
Radical Right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene was caught on Camera declaring that if she and Steve Bannon were in charge of January 6th, rioters would’ve been armed and would have won. Meidas Contributor Texas Paul reacts.

Dominion DEPOSES Rupert Murdoch and seeks DEVASTATING Sanctions against Fox
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the updates in the Dominion lawsuit against Fox, where Dominion sought spoliation sanctions last week and will be deposing Rupert Murdoch this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Trump Claims Immunity EVEN IF HE’D SAID to “Burn Congress Down!!!”
Jesse talks about a recent legal argument before a three-judge panel in federal court where the Trump team argued that even if he had literally asked the mob to burn congress to the ground, I would have absolute immunity against prosecution.

The Moment Fox Host’s Rant is Interrupted by Herschel Walker Losing
Fox News propagandist Laura Ingraham did not take Herschel Walker’s loss in Georgia well

Fox News Guest Accidentally Slips, Scrambles To Cover Up Truth
Tucker Carlson’s guest, Miranda Devine, accidentally lets slip how little impact the Hunter Biden files released by Elon Musk on Twitter have for Republicans during a Fox News interview. John Iadarola and Brett Erlich break it down on The Damage Report.

Trսmр Саmраіgn Ѕtаff ІММЕDІАТЕLΥ QUІТ Аftеr Неrѕсhеl Wаlkеr LОЅЅ
Voters continue to show they don’t want Trumpism and other clowns to represent them in Washington.

Trump screws over his OWN party with huge mistake amid Hunter Biden saga
No Lie podcast episode 134: The Republicans’ long-awaited Twitter/Hunter Biden exposé was released on Twitter, only for Donald Trump to inadvertently screw his own party over in response to it.

SICKO MAGA Groups Caught TARGETING American Cities
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on various attacks launched by MAGA extremists in North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio over the weekend.

Donald Trump GIVES AID & COMFORT to Insurrectionists!
Jesse talks about and plays video of remarks delivered recently to a gathering of supporters of imprisoned insurrectionists. Also discussed (and played) are two separate instances when Trump condemned the Capitol insurrectionists.

Let’s talk about the secret in Trump’s statement….
Trump calls for the termination of the U.S. Constitution… Beau responds.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner’s Warning For Our Democracy
One of the Philippines’ most prominent journalists has witnessed the rise of authoritarianism and the impact of disinformation firsthand. Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa tells us how much danger the U.S. is in and how to stand up to a dictator.

Mike Pence reacts to video showing his family fleeing for safety on January 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence reacts to video of January 6 rioters calling for him to be hanged and discusses his conduct during the insurrection.

Recommended Book List
Our list of recommended books for the curious mind.

Trump’s Takeover (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
Donald Trump has announced his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee once again. FRONTLINE’s documentary, “Trump’s Takeover” goes inside his original high-stakes battle for control of the GOP.

Former Trump official reacts to Trump’s 2024 announcement
Former President Donald Trump announced another run for the White House during a speech from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Mick Mulvaney, former acting chief of staff for President Trump, joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to discuss.

Republicans get what they deserve after ABSURD midterm stunt
No Lie podcast episode 131: Republicans took a gamble on midterms and it backfired spectacularly.

‘Wildly incorrect’: Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump’s 2024 announcement
CNN’s Daniel Dale fact-checks former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid announcement.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — November 15, 2022
Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday.

Our Thoughts On Various Policies
Here’s what we think about different policies as they relate to American society.

CNN compared TRUMP to…HITLER?!
Trump filed a $475M lawsuit against CNN for associating him with Hitler. Can he prove it???

False Equivalence: Why It’s So Dangerous | Above the Noise
False equivalence: what does it mean, and why is it helping to spread misinformation online?