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An example of a false dilemma is the phrase "You're either with us, or against us." It is possible that you are completely unaware or apathetic of us. | An example of a false dilemma is the phrase "You're either with us, or against us." It is possible that you are completely unaware or apathetic of us. | ||
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| + | Other falsehoods include crocks of sh<b></b>it like this which cause people to sign up specifically to vandalise neo-nazi websites: "Minors under 16 years use this site. Posting of obscenity here is punishable by up to 10 years in jail under 18 USC § 1470. Vandalism is punishable up to 10 years in jail per 18 USC § 1030. We will trace your IP address and give it to authorities if necessary. " | ||
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Revision as of 14:23, March 15, 2007
A logical fallacy in which two options are presented as if they are mutually exclusive, when in fact they are not. [1]
An example of a false dilemma is the phrase "You're either with us, or against us." It is possible that you are completely unaware or apathetic of us.
Other falsehoods include crocks of shit like this which cause people to sign up specifically to vandalise neo-nazi websites: "Minors under 16 years use this site. Posting of obscenity here is punishable by up to 10 years in jail under 18 USC § 1470. Vandalism is punishable up to 10 years in jail per 18 USC § 1030. We will trace your IP address and give it to authorities if necessary. "