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'''Guilt by Association''' is a term which describes the act of attempting to discredit person because of his connection to a certain group or organization. Guilt by association is sometimes referred to as collective [[guilt]], the act of a member of an organization being held responsible for the actions of the group or other group members. | '''Guilt by Association''' is a term which describes the act of attempting to discredit person because of his connection to a certain group or organization. Guilt by association is sometimes referred to as collective [[guilt]], the act of a member of an organization being held responsible for the actions of the group or other group members. | ||
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| + | Guilt by association is a tactic often used by [[liberal]] and [[leftist]] activist groups to smear [[conservative]]s. Examples of liberal groups making frequent use of this tactic include [[MoveOn.org]], [[Daily Kos]], the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]], the [[Center for Democratic Renewal]], and [[Political Research Associates]]. | ||
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| + | Guilt by association is a [[logical fallacy]]. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 15:28, January 18, 2009
Guilt by Association is a term which describes the act of attempting to discredit person because of his connection to a certain group or organization. Guilt by association is sometimes referred to as collective guilt, the act of a member of an organization being held responsible for the actions of the group or other group members.
Guilt by association is a tactic often used by liberal and leftist activist groups to smear conservatives. Examples of liberal groups making frequent use of this tactic include MoveOn.org, Daily Kos, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Center for Democratic Renewal, and Political Research Associates.
Guilt by association is a logical fallacy.
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- I'm right because...you're a Nazi - Josie Appleton