Category Archives: Fallacy Friday

Fallacy Friday: The “No True Scotsman,” with a Spoken Word

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Alice: All Scotsmen enjoy haggis. Bob: My uncle was born in Scotland, and he doesn’t like haggis! Alice: Well, all true Scotsmen like haggis. The fallacy of the “No true Scotsman” is a plague on our nation and our discourse. People say that Ron Paul isn’t … Continue reading →

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Fallacy Friday: Rick Santorum, Fishing for Red Herrings

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

In light of Rick Santorum nearly winning the Iowa Caucus, I figured I would point out a few of the logical fallacies he’s engaged in that are fairly straightforward and plain to see.  Today we’ll talk about two fallacies that … Continue reading →

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The Villification of Islam and the Fallacy of Hasty Generalization

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Islam has been making news lately, and not for blowing up buildings.  No; this time the headlines are because a group of Fundamentalist Christians have taken offense at a TV show on The Learning Channel that features non-sharia practicing, non-fundamentalist, non-terrorist … Continue reading →

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Fallacy Friday: Why I Appreciate Rick Perry

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Why I Love Rick Perry Rick Perry has been making headlines lately, near the end of the Iowa caucass, for an ad campaign that builds on his “Christian” foundations.  If you haven’t seen the ad yet, give it a watch … Continue reading →

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