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| | # So as not to show his true beliefs of supporting evil infanticide and taxpayer-funded [[abortion]], [[Barack Obama]] insists he is pro-choice, but not pro-abortion. <ref>[http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/16/obama-and-mccain-try-to-woo-conservative-voters-at-forum/ Obama, McCain’s Abortion Positions Contrast Sharply at Faith Forum] Fox News, August 16, 2008 </ref> | | # So as not to show his true beliefs of supporting evil infanticide and taxpayer-funded [[abortion]], [[Barack Obama]] insists he is pro-choice, but not pro-abortion. <ref>[http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/16/obama-and-mccain-try-to-woo-conservative-voters-at-forum/ Obama, McCain’s Abortion Positions Contrast Sharply at Faith Forum] Fox News, August 16, 2008 </ref> |
| − | # Inserting a [[liberal]] assumption into a question, as illustrated by the classic "when did you stop beating your wife?!" | + | # Inserting an assumption into a question, as illustrated by the classic "when did you stop beating your wife?!" |
| − | # Distracting and disrupting reasoned discussion, as in stating irrelevant claims, inconsequential tales of personal experience, or false outrage | + | # Distracting and disrupting reasoned discussion, as in stating irrelevant claims, inconsequential tales of personal experience, or false outrage. |
| | # Making arguments that have superficial appeal to the dimwitted, but are actually nonsensical and probably not believed by the liberal himself<ref>For example, one might conclude that [[Michael Moore]] makes silly statements designed to appeal to the less intelligent.</ref> | | # Making arguments that have superficial appeal to the dimwitted, but are actually nonsensical and probably not believed by the liberal himself<ref>For example, one might conclude that [[Michael Moore]] makes silly statements designed to appeal to the less intelligent.</ref> |
| | # Pretending that liberals do not have a political point of view, but are just being reasonable<ref>For example, people who insist on promoting [[abortion]] with mandatory taxpayer funding claim they are merely "pro-choice".</ref> | | # Pretending that liberals do not have a political point of view, but are just being reasonable<ref>For example, people who insist on promoting [[abortion]] with mandatory taxpayer funding claim they are merely "pro-choice".</ref> |
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| | # In court decisions, holding in favor of the [[conservative]] side by using [[liberal]] reasons that will be cited for liberal outcomes in ''future'' cases<ref>''See, e.g.'', ''[[Everson v. Board of Education|Everson v. Board of Ed.]]''</ref> | | # In court decisions, holding in favor of the [[conservative]] side by using [[liberal]] reasons that will be cited for liberal outcomes in ''future'' cases<ref>''See, e.g.'', ''[[Everson v. Board of Education|Everson v. Board of Ed.]]''</ref> |
| | # [[Liberal]]s [[liberal friendship|befriending]] you so that you become liberal. (Conversely, why don't they become [[conservative]]?) | | # [[Liberal]]s [[liberal friendship|befriending]] you so that you become liberal. (Conversely, why don't they become [[conservative]]?) |
| − | # Citing "live and let live!" except when it comes to praying aloud in school, keeping the money you earn, building on your own property, and every other liberal issue | + | # Citing "live and let live!" except when it comes to praying aloud in school, keeping the money you earn, building on your own property, and every other liberal issue. |
| − | # Citing "it doesn't hurt to try!" (In reference to drugs, alcohol, and other immoral behaviors such as premarital sex, worshiping many gods/no gods, homosexuality, or abortion) | + | # Citing "it doesn't hurt to try!" (In reference to drugs, alcohol, and other immoral behaviors such as premarital sex, worshiping many gods/no gods, homosexuality, or abortion.) |
| − | # everyone else supposedly believes in something so it must be right | + | # Everyone else supposedly believes in something so it must be right. |
| − | # your [[parent]]s aren't cool; [[Hollywood values]] are cool; [[professor values]] are brilliant; blindly follow your government | + | # Your [[parent]]s aren't cool; [[Hollywood values]] are cool; [[professor values]] are brilliant; blindly follow your government |
| − | # there is a shortage of everything we want | + | # There is a shortage of everything we want. |
| − | # [[prayer]] is for dummies, or is antiquated | + | # [[Prayer]] is for dummies, or is antiquated. |
| − | # [[children|kids]] are getting smarter than old folks | + | # [[children|Kids]] are getting smarter than old folks. |
| − | # Smearing your adversary with a highly offensive accusation or insinuation | + | # Smearing your adversary with a highly offensive accusation or insinuation. |
| − | # Calling someone a [[racist]] if he criticizes a ''liberal'' that happens to have a different skin color | + | # Calling someone a [[racist]] if he criticizes a ''liberal'' that happens to have a different skin color. |
| − | # Demonizing [[conservative]]s and pretending they don't care about regular people | + | # Demonizing [[conservative]]s and pretending they don't care about regular people. |
| | # if you don't like it (something offensive on [[television]]), don't watch it (but they don't seem to go for ''if you don't like [[whale]]s being killed, don't watch them being killed''). | | # if you don't like it (something offensive on [[television]]), don't watch it (but they don't seem to go for ''if you don't like [[whale]]s being killed, don't watch them being killed''). |
| | # Believing the poor are blameless because they have nothing and the rich are to blame because they have everything. | | # Believing the poor are blameless because they have nothing and the rich are to blame because they have everything. |
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| | # Inserting false information, usually lewd into a respected work or group of works. | | # Inserting false information, usually lewd into a respected work or group of works. |
| | # Defending the assuration that democrats.com is not affiliated with the [[Democratic]] party. (We are told as an independent website, Democrats do not control the views of democrats.com.) | | # Defending the assuration that democrats.com is not affiliated with the [[Democratic]] party. (We are told as an independent website, Democrats do not control the views of democrats.com.) |
| − | # Claiming expertise beyond one's area of expertise, as in a "Dr." or professor implying that he is an expert in an area beyond his specialty | + | # Claiming expertise beyond one's area of expertise, as in a "Dr." or professor implying that he is an expert in an area beyond his specialty. |
| − | # Pretending an honorary degree does not give someone the right to be called "Doctor" | + | # Pretending an honorary degree does not give someone the right to be called "Doctor". |
| | # Pretending [[affirmative action]] is the best way to fill positions, including [[Affirmative action president|President of the U.S.]] | | # Pretending [[affirmative action]] is the best way to fill positions, including [[Affirmative action president|President of the U.S.]] |
| | # Fearing the wrath of voters this election cycle, Democrats have decided not to block offshore drilling bans renewed each October. After the election, [[Americans]] get sucker-punched because restoring the ban on new offshore [[oil drilling]] leases “will be a top priority for discussion next year.” <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=36268 Democrat Leader: Restoring Offshore Drilling Ban a ‘Top Priority’ for Next Year] CNSNews, September 24, 2008</ref> | | # Fearing the wrath of voters this election cycle, Democrats have decided not to block offshore drilling bans renewed each October. After the election, [[Americans]] get sucker-punched because restoring the ban on new offshore [[oil drilling]] leases “will be a top priority for discussion next year.” <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=36268 Democrat Leader: Restoring Offshore Drilling Ban a ‘Top Priority’ for Next Year] CNSNews, September 24, 2008</ref> |