hiteshjr24/gemini_test huggingface dataset:
Statement: Death penalty will not scare criminals because they don’t expect to be caught
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Statement: Senator Smith says that the nation should not add to the defense budget. Senator Jones says that he cannot believe that Senator Smith wants to leave the nation defenseless.
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Statement: Student tells his professor that he thinks some of Donald Trump's positions have merit. Professor says he can't believe that the student believes in support racism.
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Statement: If you don't have a recycling bin you hate the earth and don't care about pollution.
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Statement: If you don't drive a car, you hate the Earth.
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Statement: A speaker chooses a deliberately poor or oversimplified example in order to ridicule and refute an idea
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Statement: Consider the following exchange: Omar: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. Kayla: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right.
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Statement: Thomas: "Dating apps are an effective way to meet potential dates. With people's busy work schedules nowadays, technology can help you make connections." Nina: "Dating apps are dangerous! Most people are catfished, and guys usually pretend to be so much better than they really are online. If we're so busy, we won't have time for any of that, anyway."
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Statement: "Schools should provide nutritious lunches to students." "So schools should take money away from technology and necessary supplies in the classroom?"
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Statement: The secretary claims that mining is doing more harm than good to the environment and to the people. The pro-mining politicians accused her of being anti-poor who values the life of a tree more than the life of miners whose only source of income is mining.
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Statement: Becky: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. Alex: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right.
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Statement: The student didn't want to participate in the beach cleanup. Later, the student's advisor says "I can't believe she doesn't believe in climate change".
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Statement: The goal of people who ask us to wear masks to pure compliance, to practice controlling a witless population. We are not sheep!
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Statement: Advocates for a tight virus response say "we need to limit the spread." What they're really saying is we need to shut down everything forever, leading to massive economic damage.
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Statement: SM 6: North invading South during Civil War
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Statement: Pamela says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can't believe that Pamela doesn't support the annual school dance. Pamela dice que ella piensa que la clase debería hacer más proyectos de servicio. Mark dice que no puede creer que Pamela no apoye el baile escolar anual
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Statement: Biology teacher: The theory of evolution states that all species evolve, even humans. Student: I can't accept that humans came from bugs.
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Statement: We should pass a constitutional amendment making it illegal to burn the American flag. Anyone who thinks otherwise just hates America.
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Statement: Misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to attack
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Statement: Many democrats don't want a border wall with Mexico, which means they don't want to keep Americans safe
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Statement: "She teaches engineering, and she said that the proposed bridge was a waste of money. I can't believe she hates our city so much."
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Statement: Ted: Biological evolution is both a theory and a fact. Edwin: That is ridiculous! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that we evolved from pond scum! Ted: Actually, that is a gross misrepresentation of my assertion. I never claimed we evolved from pond scum.
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Statement: Mabel wants to get rid of the student newspaper. Next she will probably want to ban free speech! She won't want us to speak at all! She will make it a law that you cannot speak in public.
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Statement: After Jhon said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Jhon hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenseless by cutting military spending.
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Statement: Portraying one's opponent's position in a simplified manner so that it is easy to argue against.
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Statement: A local politician plans to expand the municipality's cycle network and to add several new speed cameras in densely populated areas. Their opponent says, "They want us all to give up driving forever. They're punishing the honest car owners and commuters that help pay these politicians' salaries."
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Statement: We should prohibit all cadets from assisting on emergency services missions. Some cadets are so immature they won’t ever stop goofing around.
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Statement: Senator Curry is against the new F-99 laser fighter. I’m for it because I don’t want to leave America defenseless.
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Statement: Feminism is part of “a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians.” (Statement from Pat Robertson)
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Statement: How can you possibly believe in evolution? That would mean that you believe that an elephant evolved from a mouse, and that’s just ridiculous
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Statement: My opponent is trying to convince you that we evolved from monkeys who were swinging from trees; a truly ludicrous claim.
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Statement: People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor.
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Statement: After Will said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Will hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenceless by cutting military spending.
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Statement: Those who believe in behavior modification obviously want to try to control everyone by subjecting them to rewards and punishments.
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Statement: Animal rights activists believe that we shouldn't keep animals captive and make them do our will. They would have you abandon your pets in the wilderness.
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Statement: Prof. Jones: "The university just cut our yearly budget by $10,000." Prof. Smith: "What are we going to do?" Prof. Brown: "I think we should eliminate one of the teaching assistant positions. That would take care of it." Prof. Jones: "We could reduce our scheduled raises instead." Prof. Brown: " I can't understand why you want to bleed us dry like that, Jones."
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Statement: Zebedee: What is your view on the Christian God? Mike: I don’t believe in any gods, including the Christian one. Zebedee: So you think that we are here by accident, and all this design in nature is pure chance, and the universe just created itself? Mike: You got all that from me stating that I just don’t believe in any gods?
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Statement: Rick: I need to know if we should stop for lunch or not.  You are either hungry or not hungry, which is it? Tina: If being hungry is being able to eat, I am always hungry.
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Statement: Kent: My new car is really fast. Cal: I doubt that it is as fast as a jet fighter so, therefore, it is not fast.
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Statement: There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!
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Statement: Mother: It’s bedtime Jane Jane: Mom, how do ants feed their babies? Mother: Don’t know dear, close your eyes now. Jane: But mama, do ant babies cry when they’re hungry?
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Statement: In order to really look at the problem of global warming, we must first consider how the homeless suffer when it is cold.
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Statement: "Yes, we have safety issues in our factory. But we work really hard to make a good product."
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Statement: Sure, we haven't given raises to our employees in more than ten years. However, we do pride ourselves on providing customer service in over seven different languages.
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Statement: There is a global recession and more people are becoming hungry and desperate. Crimes of theft and robbery have been increasing at an alarming rate lately. The only way to solve this problem is by reinstating the death penalty
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Statement: Why should we be worrying about how the government treats Native people, when people in our city can't get a job?
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Statement: Daughter: Mom, I want that doll! Mom: Let's get home and I'll get you a popsicle! Daughter: Ooh, popsicle!
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Statement: Mother: It’s bedtime Jane. Jane: Mom, how do ants feed their babies? Mother: Don’t know dear, close your eyes now. Jane: But mama, do ant babies cry when they’re hungry?
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Statement: Because students do not do homework virtually when quarantined, we should get rid of all computers.
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Statement: “The police should stop environmental demonstrators from inconveniencing the general public. We pay our taxes.” “Surely global meltdown is infinitely worse than a little inconvenience?”
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Statement: “While you may have concerns about my votes about the environment, I can assure you that I am an open minded individual. What we should really discuss is my record on votes that expanded educational opportunities for all children."
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Statement: The number of off-leash dogs I've seen in Livingston is completely unacceptable. Let's make our streets safe again by addressing this dog problem, before our city becomes a haven for criminals.
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Statement: So many people are speaking up about animal rights, but what they should first focus on is human rights.
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Statement: In government, arguing for raising taxes - "We need more revenue to support the programs that we have. Children are our future. Let's support children."
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Statement: The mother of a young child tells him to go to bed, and he begins to ask questions, say that he is hungry, or say that he needs to go to the bathroom-all to avoid bed and distract mom.
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Statement: When your mom gets your phone bill and you have gone over the data limit, you begin to distract her by talking about how well you did on a test today knowing she has offered to extend your data limit if you make good grades.
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Statement: When you are late getting home-past curfew-you distract your parents by talking to them about the weather-how cold it is, or how rainy it is.
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Statement: We admit that this measure is popular, but we also urge you to recognize that there are so many other bond issues on this ballot it is getting ridiculous.
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Statement: I shouldn't have to pay for my parking ticket. There are far more dangerous offenses people commit. They should have to pay.
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Statement: When your parent asks you why you have a bad grade in math class, and you answer, "All teachers are the enemy!"
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Statement: Mom: You used up all of the data on our phone plan this month! Kid: I had a math test today that was really, really hard. Can you just forgive me this one time?
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Statement: Teacher: Why don’t you have your homework today? Student: Well, I did my homework. I was actually really interested in all that info about the quadratic formula. Would you like to hear the song that I wrote to memorize it?
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Statement: It’s true that this company hasn’t given raises in the last 5 years, but we work really hard to ensure that we have a quality product and good customer service.
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Statement: Justin's mom gets his phone bill and he has gone over the limit. He begins talking to her about how hard his math class is and how well he did on a test today.
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Statement: “My wife wants to talk about cleaning out the garage, so I asked her what she wants to do with our patio furniture. Now she’s shopping for new patio furniture and not asking me about the garage.”
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Statement: dude #1: "I support Black Lives Matter's mission to establish and put into better practice restorative justice..." dude #2: But don't all lives matter? dude #1: Of course, but I'm telling you about the mission of BLM.
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Statement: Reporter: “It’s been two years since your policies were implemented, and so far they have failed to reduce unemployment rates.” Politician: “I have been working hard ever since I came into office, and I’m happy to say that I met with many business leaders throughout the country, who all say that they are glad to see that our hard work is paying off.”
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Statement: Mob of people: Lower taxes! Lower taxes! Politician: People, your taxes are high because of illegal immigrants. That's right—illegal immigrants. We need to get rid of them. Mob of people: (murmuring amongst themselves) Hmmm... immigrants. Let's get rid of them!
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Statement: Sure, that charity group is under investigation for misusing funds, but everyone deserves a healthy meal.
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Statement: Mr. Equalminded's idea for implementing affirmative action in the university's admission process is complete folly. He says he wants the student body to represent diversity in the community. But that's ridiculous. I suppose this means we'll have to throw out our academic standards while were at it. After all, if we're going to let students into our prestigious institution just because of their gender of the color of their skin, then what's going to happen to our reputation?
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Statement: You say that we have exaggerated the problem with global warming, but have you even considered how much more the homeless suffer when temperatures soar?
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Statement: Finish your dinner. There are starving children in Africa.
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Statement: Mom: (looking at report card) How do you have an F in English?! Son: I don’t know.  Did you see that loaded the dishwasher?  I was about to go mow the lawn.  Need me to do anything else?
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Statement: A mother is telling her daughter that she went over her data for the month, and the daughter begins telling her mother about getting an A on a math test.
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Statement: A teacher tells Billy to stop talking, and he yells back: “Sarah was talking too!”
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Statement: Grizzly bears can't be dangerous! They're too cute.
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Statement: Roommate A: We need to talk about your dog. He keeps peeing everywhere and making a mess. Roommate B: It's not as big of a problem as your cat. The thing sheds all over my clothes!
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Statement: Mrs. Collier, we can't take a quiz tomorrow! The new season of Game of Thrones premieres tonight!!
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Statement: Sure, we haven't given raises in over five years to our employees, but we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too.
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Statement: "Why worry about pandas going extinct, when we have the homeless in our country to worry about?"
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Statement: I shouldn’t be punished for staying out past my curfew because I did the dishes earlier today.
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Statement: A man who has cheated on his spouse is confronted by a friend who tells him that it is wrong. The man begins to talk about right versus wrong and who decides.
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Statement: A student gets into trouble for not meeting the dress code at her school. When her teacher confronts her, she begins talking about how the dress code is a punishment for girls and boys are able to wear whatever they want.
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Statement: "Dad, it's difficult to make a living on my salary." "Consider yourself lucky. When I was your age, I was living on $40 a week."
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Statement: Distracting your audience from the original issue by introducing an irrelevant topic.
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Statement: "You asked me why the unemployment rate has increased once more, but I'm going to tell you what has an even worse effect on morale in this country."
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Statement: OJ Simpson couldn't have murdered his wife. He's in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's famous!
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Statement: The Supreme Court right now is deciding whether it is right to execute insane people who have committed murder. I think it is all right to execute insane people. If we ban executions of insane people, then everybody on death row will suddenly decide they are insane and purposely fail sanity tests. It would result in chaos.
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Statement: Marty said that his Xbox One X had better resolution than Phil’s PS4 during their gaming console debate. Phil suddenly brought up how powerful his PC was when Marty started talking about the specs of the two gaming consoles.
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Statement: Mom: "Did you finish your homework?" Son: "Hey, did I tell you that I got an A on my physics test today!"
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Statement: Debate moderator: "What will you do to fix the economic crisis?" Candidate: "It's important to focus on what started this crisis to begin with. My opponent..."
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Statement: "Your honor, I believe that we won this case. Look at the opposite camp; they were late for today's hearing!"
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Statement: "My opponent claims that water pollution is endangering our city waters. But have you thought about all of the air pollution in China? Where they have to wear masks sometimes in the city? That's what we really need to worry about."
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Statement: Violent video games are directly related to gun violence in schools and should be banned for teens. The school day should start an hour later.
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Statement: That song is stupid because I don't know that musician.
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Statement: Mining may destroy the environment, but how about the people whose jobs will be affected? Should we ban it?
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Statement: I don't think that there should be marriage among homosexuals. Anyway, taxes on married people are high. I think that taxes on the married are just ridiculous.
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Statement: Ashley: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse; why on earth would you have done that. Hannah: But what is morality exactly? Ashley: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. Hannah: But who creates this code?...
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Statement: Why worry about taking attendance when there are so many starving children in the world?
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Statement: SM 5: Argument regarding insanity as a defense against execution
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Statement: Check out the pretty lights.  Don’t look behind the curtain.
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Statement: Warning!  Smoking may cause frostbite?
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Statement: Your mom gets your phone bill, and you have gone over the limit. You begin talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today.
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Statement: "Let's look instead at what my opponent proposes to do with your hard earned money!" 
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Statement: Mike: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, why on earth would you have done that? Ken: But what is morality exactly? Mike: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. Ken: But who creates this code?...
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Statement: You want me to clean my locker? I think I left my homework in Science class. I need to keep up with my homework to get good grades.
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Statement: A smoke screen to cover the truth; a clue that is misleading or distracting.
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Statement: We should present Cadet Curry with our squadron’s cadet of the year award. He’s the most active and highest-performing cadet we have. REPLY: But Cadet Arnold has been in CAP longer.
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Statement: I know you want to imprison me for having murdered my parents, but judge, have mercy on me, I’m an orphan!
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Statement: You say that Coach Smith pressured teachers to give his students passing grades. But don’t you agree that athletics are important to schools? Don’t they build character?
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Statement: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, look at the bloody clothes, the murder weapon. Imagine the helpless screams of the victim. Such a crime deserves no verdict except guilty, guilty!
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Statement: You can hardly blame President Clinton for having extramarital affairs. Many presidents, when faced with similar situations, have yielded to the same temptations.
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Statement: Radio talk show host, on learning that an association of critical thinking professors had suggested his show as a source of fallacious reasoning: “Who are these people? They talk to maybe 30 people at a time. I talk to 5 million people every day. They could not begin to do what I do. They are just gnats flying around getting in the way.”
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Statement: Many people criticize Thomas Jefferson for being an owner of slaves. But Jefferson was one of our greatest presidents, and his Declaration of Independence is one of the most eloquent pleas for freedom and democracy ever written. Clearly these criticisms are unwarranted.
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Statement: When asked about his comments Trump made on his tape with Billy Bush, Trump responded, “It’s locker room talk, and it’s one of those things. I will knock the hell out of ISIS. We’re going to defeat ISIS. ISIS happened a number of years ago in a vacuum that was left because of bad judgment. And I will tell you, I will take care of ISIS.”
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Statement: My wife wants to talk about cleaning out the garage, so I asked her what she wants to do with our patio furniture. Now she's shopping for new patio furniture and not asking me about the garage.
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Statement: The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
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Statement: Latin should not be taught in school since it is not spoken anywhere in the world. All learning should have some use to be of value, and a dead language has no practical use.
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Statement: There is no need for additional taxes for education. Every year we throw more money into education, and all they do is hire more management and build more buildings. None of the money actually reaches the classroom or is really used for education.
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Statement: Some of you have objected to the new test batteries that were purchased for our program, alleging that they have no demonstrable validity, were not adequately normed for the kind of clients we see, and are unusable for clients who are physically disabled. What you have conveniently failed to mention, however, is that they cost less than a third of the price for the other tests we had been using, are much easier to learn, and can be administered and scored in less than half the time of the tests we used to use.
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Statement: We admit that the measure is popular. But we also urge you to note that there are so many bond issues on the ballot that the whole thing is getting ridiculous.
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Statement: In the space of a couple of days, Alastair Campbell has managed to turn an argument about the way the government presented its case for war in Iraq into an entirely different dispute about the way the BBC covered what was going on in Whitehall at the time.
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Statement: I'd also like you to consider the possibility that these people intend to attack both Mandela and myself. That doesn't mean I'm excluding the possibility that it really is Mandela these lunatics are after. I just want you to think critically about what you are doing. Pieter van Heerden was murdered. That means there are eyes and ears everywhere. Experience has taught me that red herrings are an important part of intelligence work. Do you follow me?
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Statement: "'What about Red Herring, ma'am?'' "'I'm not sure. Is Red Herring a red herring? Or is it the fact that we're meant to think Red Herring is a red herring that is actually the red herring?' "'Or perhaps the fact you're meant to think Red Herring isn't a red herring is what makes Red Herring a red herring after all.' "'We're talking serious metaherrings here.'" 
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Statement: Billy: How could the universe be 6000 years old when we know the speed of light, the distance of astronomical objects (13+ billion light years away), and the fact that the light has reached us[1]? Marty: 6000 years is not a firm number.  The universe can be as old as about 10,000 years. Billy: How do you figure that?...
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Statement: We must eliminate affirmative action. We can’t rely on laws to end racial prejudice.
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Statement: Mom, I know you're upset that I went over my cell limit this month. The important issue here, though, is that I got an A on my algebra exam.
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Statement: "We must legalize weed, it is tearing families apart." Response: "But look at all those druggies getting arrested, they are obviously criminals."
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Statement: I'm tailgating her, because she cut me off!
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Statement: Why shouldn't I gossip about Laura Jane? You know she talks about us every chance she gets.
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Statement: Big deal! Lots of people cheat too.
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Statement: Jon: "Go easy on the scotch; you've had three shots already now." Jeff: "Oh sure, I'll put down my scotch when you put down that tequila. Lay off, man."
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Statement: The city should not be singling out our company's problems at our chemical storage facilities, when the EPA records indicate the city's very own landfill has been cited as needing improvements. The council needs to clean up its own mess, before they go after us.
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Statement: You tell me it's unpatriotic to cheat on federal income tax reports. Well, you should know. You've never once listed your huge bonuses.
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Statement: Jimmy stole Tommy’s lunch in the past. Therefore, it is acceptable for Tommy to steal Jimmy’s lunch today.
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Statement: It looks like the waiter forgot to charge us for the expensive bottle of champagne.  Let’s just leave -- after all, if he overcharged us, I doubt he would chase us down to give us our money back that we overpaid.
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Statement: Adultery, as well as philandering, is wrong. Therefore, we have no biological tendency for multiple sex partners.
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Statement: Being mean to others is wrong. Therefore, it cannot possibly be part of our nature.
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Statement: "Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.
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Statement: Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.
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Statement: Boy , those sound like pretty terrible, epicly fascist (hint) robots.
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Statement: Keeping a dog as a pet is every bit as evil as human slavery.
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Statement: Compares minor problems with much more serious crimes
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Statement: This dress code is so bad I feel like I'm in prison.
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Statement: Labor unions in America are just as bad as Russia under Stalin!
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Statement: You call the Marcoses murderers and plunderers yet you cannot lend me money for my school project, murdering my chance for a higher grade. You are just like them.
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Statement: In class, Ryan turns to Doug and says, "Smoking cigarettes is nothing short of suicide: the smoker is willingly killing himself. Duh."
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Statement: That parking attendant who gave me a ticket is as bad as Hitler.
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Statement: "It's important for you to take this psychology course. Sign up today. Don't wait."
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Statement: "I believe deeply that canceling the fashion show is the best decision. I know it is. I am very certain about it."
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Statement: "You can't believe that theory. No one would believe that. It's too unbelievable."
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Statement: Saying that a compromise between two extremes is the truth
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Statement: I want to sell my house for $400,000. A buyer wants it for $100,000, so I must sell it for $250,000.
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Statement: Some people say that the coronavirus is dangerous. Others say that it is not dangerous. That must mean that some coronavirus vaccinations are fine while others are not.
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Statement: It is the center of the spectrum of two extremes of deficiency and excessiveness.
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Statement: Which case is not a False Dichotomy?
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Statement: The majority of students are in favor of changing the colors of the graduation gowns to a single color to not exclude those that are non-binary, but a few people complained it wasn't "tradition" , so let's meet in the middle and just allow students to not attend graduation if they don't want to wear the traditional black and gold.
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Statement: Holly said that vaccinations caused autism in children, but her scientifically well-read friend Caleb said that this claim had been debunked and proven false. Their friend Alice offered a compromise that vaccinations must cause some autism, just not all autism.
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Statement: In our psychology department, half of the faculty believe that a behavioral approach is the only valid approach; the other half believe that the only valid approach is psychodynamic. Obviously the most valid approach must be one that incorporates both behavioral and psychodynamic elements.
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Statement: So you are saying your car is worth $20k.  I think it is worth $1, so let’s just compromise and say it is worth $10k. (Assuming the car is worth $20k)
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Statement: Ok, I am willing to grant that there might not be angels and demons really floating around Heaven or hanging out in Hell, but you must grant that there has to be at least one God.  Is that a fair compromise?
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Statement: Trump asked Clinton about her “33,000“ deleted emails, but Clinton responds by correcting him rather than addressing the deleted emails: “Not — well, we turned over 35,000, so…”
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Statement: The is zero doubt that she has the condition. She scored high on two separate diagnostic tests for it and both tests have shown extremely high validity. That proves she has it.
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Statement: I don't see how you can believe he is not guilty of that crime. He's a terrible person and I can prove it. In fact, several years ago he was convicted of that same kind of crime.
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Statement: John: Can you please help me push my car to the side of the road until the tow truck comes? Paul: Why push it to the side of the road?  Why not just leave it? John: It is slowing down traffic unnecessarily where it is. Paul: Many things slow down traffic—do you feel you need to do something about all them? John: No, but this was my fault. Paul: Was it really? Were you the direct cause of your car breaking down? John: Are you going to help me move this damn car or not?!
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Statement: Service Tech: Your car could use some new tires. Bart: You have a financial interest in selling me tires, why should I trust you? Service Tech: You brought your car to me to have it checked, sir. Bart: I brought my car to the shop where you work. Service Tech: So should we forget about the new tires for now? Bart: I never suggested that.  Are you trying to use reverse psychology on me, so I will buy the tires?
Fallacy: fallacy of relevance
Statement: Jay: Dude, where are my car keys? Silent Bob: (says nothing) Jay: I KNEW you took them!
Fallacy: fallacy of relevance
Statement: Morris: Oh youthful spirit, you have so much to learn.  I know for a fact that there are multiple dimensions that beings occupy. Clifton: How can you possibly *know* that for a fact? Morris: (raises one eyebrow, stares deeply into the eyes of Clifton and says nothing). Clifton: Wow. You convinced me!
Fallacy: fallacy of relevance
Statement: Be happy with the 1972 Chevy Nova you drive.  There are many people in this country who don’t even have a car.
Fallacy: fallacy of relevance
Statement: Son: I am so excited!  I got an “A” on my physics exam! Dad:  Why not an “A+”?  This means that you answered something incorrectly.  That is not acceptable!
Fallacy: fallacy of relevance
Statement: You ask your mother if you can go to the mall with your friends. She says "no". You ask why? She says, "because I'm the mom and I say so".
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Famous actors like Alex Gonzaga and Philip Salvador support Oplan Tokhang, so it must be an effective operation.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We should move to the Midwest because Mujtaba from the Wall Street Journal says the cost of living is cheaper there.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Since Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) endorsed this protein powder, it must work wonders.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: “Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, I believe it's true.”
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: “four out of five dentists agree that brushing your teeth makes your life meaningful”
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "Stephen Hawking in the smartest scientist on the planet, so if he says global warming is real, it must be true!"
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: “Police officers agree that Blackjack Steering Wheel Locks are the most effective deterrent against car theft.”
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, it's true.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: A book argues that global warming is not actually happening, and cites the research of one environmental scientist who has been studying climate change for several years.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: A little boy says that his friends should not go swimming in a river because his Mama said there were germs in the river.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: My sister-in-law, who is a teacher, said that this school is not somewhere that I would want to send my children.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Look, it doesn't matter whether or not you think America should build a wall on the border. The President thinks America should do it, so it's a good idea.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Lebron James, one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, says you need to eat breakfast so you need to eat breakfast
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Ms. Drayer, the smartest person in the universe, says the debate is the best class, therefore it is.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: An ad claims that 3 out of 4 real estate agents reccommend moving to Sunnyville, California.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Invoke shared values and principles. They call upon the audience’s sense of right and wrong.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: I saw Ashton Kutcher in a commercial for male skin care. He's looking good for his age, so I'm willing to try the product. He must know what he's talking about.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: You said that because an authority thinks something, it must therefore be true.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: An attempt to gain a customer’s trust in an advertisement is referred to as
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: The speaker or writer appeals to the audience's trust by establishing his credibility or trustworthiness as a writer or speaker?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."  Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. I will rebuild our military to meet future conflicts. But I will also renew the tough, direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Russian aggression. I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation; poverty and genocide; climate change and disease. And I will restore our moral standing, so that America is once again that last, best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom, who long for lives of peace, and who yearn for a better future."  Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: To justify support for a position by citing an esteemed or well-known figure who supports it.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Ross Geller, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, it's true.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: A commercial claims that a specific brand of cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We should abolish the death penalty. Even Judge Judy is opposed to it.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "Dra. Vicky Belo said that all kind of cars need fuel to start."
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: I have served over 20 years in the military, and based on my professional opinion, I believe more money needs to be spent on protective armor and military vehicles.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: As a police officer who has worked for the city for 15 years, I have been a witness to distracted drivers and something needs to be done.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: My friend said that if you sneeze more than three times, you have the corona virus.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Despite the fact that our Q4 numbers are much lower than usual, we should push forward using the same strategy because our CEO Barbara says this is the best approach.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Dr. McKenzie said all kids can fly, so it must be true!
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: SM 10: Local talk show host saying we are on the verge of a nuclear war leading to sitting in a basement for months.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: "We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as actor, Chewbacca, have publicly stated their opposition to it."
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: In the debate at Harvard, one of the Harvard team’s debaters rebutted Samantha Booke’s argument that Henry David Thoreau, a Harvard graduate, proposed civil disobedience as a means to protest unjust laws. The Harvard debater rebutted her by saying, “Thoreau could never know that Adolph Hitler would agree with him.” A BETTER rebuttal would have been to…
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: You use support from someone who is a trustworthy expert.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: In a study designed by a famous academic to test the effects of pleasant imagery on motivation, employees were shown images of baby animals and beautiful nature scenes for their first five minutes at work. Amazingly, results showed a 10 percent leap in profits in the first quarter and record earnings over the course of a year. So, showing employees pleasant images is a great way to increase their motivation and improve productivity
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: “I admire the president for being a good role model.” REPLY: “But the New York Times says he’s a lousy role model, so you’re wrong.”
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: “The purpose of the Cadet Program is to prepare youth for Air Force Basic Military Training.” REPLY: “This is true because I heard it from the Wing Commander.”
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Hi, I’m Troy McClure. You might remember me from such films as The Day the Peacock Died. After filming scenes with feathered co-stars all day, there’s nothing I enjoy more than a bucket of Buster’s Chicken. It’s chickentastic!
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Not able to defend his position that evolution 'isn't true' Bob says that he knows a scientist who also questions evolution (and presumably isn't a primate).
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We should move to the midwest because the Wall Street Journal says the cost of living is cheaper there.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Albert Einstein was extremely impressed with this theory.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: How do I know the adult film industry is the third largest industry in the United States? Derek Shlongmiester, the adult film star of over 50 years, said it was. That's how I know.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: My professor, who has a Ph.D. in Astronomy, once told me that ghosts are real. Therefore, ghosts are real.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: I saw Ashton Kutcher in a prescription drug commercial, therefore it has to be an effective drug.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Because doctors smoke it must be a healthy choice.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes, so all other living beings should follow suit.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Beyond Meat burgers are healthy for us because they do not have any meat in them.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Our competitors use unhealthy sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners. But Rev-Up Energy Drink contains one hundred percent real cane sugar to fuel your body better.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: This herbal supplement is made from a plant that grows in Zambia. It must be healthier than taking that medication, which is full of chemicals I can't pronounce.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Christina's shoes are superior, because they're made from one hundred percent snakeskin, not synthetic materials.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: The medicine man rolled into town on his bandwagon offering various natural remedies, such as very special plain water. He said that it was only natural that people should be wary of 'artificial' medicines such as antibiotics.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: I shop at Natural Happy Sunshine Store (NHSS), which is much better than your grocery store because at NHSS everything is natural including the 38-year-old store manager’s long gray hair and saggy breasts.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Cocaine is all natural; therefore, it is good for you.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Students never used to have cell phones so they don't need them now.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Everyone in our family has gone to the University of Tennessee, so you need to apply to UT.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Argues that "we've always done it that way." In other words, because something worked in the past, it is the correct thing to do.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Our family has always been farmers, so we should always be farmers
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We're going to celebrate New Year's Eve this way because that's how we've always done it.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Marriage has traditionally been between a man and a woman; therefore, gay marriage should not be allowed.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Of course we should buy an Apple computer whenever we need a new computer. We have been buying Apple as far back as anyone can remember!
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: If we allow cadets to apply for encampment online, we’d save everyone lots of headaches. REPLY: No. We’ve always made cadets apply using a paper form.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: We should offer movies on our company’s website. REPLY: No, we’ve built our company’s fortune by renting movies only through our stores.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: I am committed to preserving traditional marriage, the union of one man and one woman.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Dave: For five generations, the men in our family went to Stanford and became doctors, while the women got married and raised children.  Therefore, it is my duty to become a doctor. Kaitlin: Do you want to become a doctor? Dave: It doesn’t matter -- it is our family tradition.  Who am I to break it?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: X has been around for years now. Y is new. Therefore, Y is better than X.
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: Bill: Hey, did you hear we have a new operating system out now?  It is better than anything else out there because we just released it! Steve: What’s it called? Bill: Windows Vista! Steve: Sounds wonderful!  I can’t wait until all of your users install it on all their computers!
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: someone who is poor is more credible than someone who is rich?
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility
Statement: If I made a reference to a monk I would most likely be utilizing...
Fallacy: fallacy of credibility