FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
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Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
September 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
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Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
August 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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SLIPPERY SLOPE FALLACY
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
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Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SLIPPERY SLOPE FALLACY
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
STRAW MAN
Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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August 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
STRAW MAN
Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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FALSE DILEMMA FALLACY
Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
FALSE DILEMMA FALLACY
Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
public404.org
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
August 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
August 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
“Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.”
~ Proverbs 14:31
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~ Proverbs 14:31
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August 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.”
~ Proverbs 14:31
public404.org #justice #dignity
~ Proverbs 14:31
public404.org #justice #dignity
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
August 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
public404.org
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
August 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Tu Quoque Fallacy (Appeal to Hypocrisy)
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Header: TU QUOQUE FALLACY
Definition: Dismissing criticism by accusing the other side of doing the same thing.
Example: “You hid records once too, so you can’t criticize us.”
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Header: TU QUOQUE FALLACY
Definition: Dismissing criticism by accusing the other side of doing the same thing.
Example: “You hid records once too, so you can’t criticize us.”
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August 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tu Quoque Fallacy (Appeal to Hypocrisy)
Text:
Header: TU QUOQUE FALLACY
Definition: Dismissing criticism by accusing the other side of doing the same thing.
Example: “You hid records once too, so you can’t criticize us.”
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Text:
Header: TU QUOQUE FALLACY
Definition: Dismissing criticism by accusing the other side of doing the same thing.
Example: “You hid records once too, so you can’t criticize us.”
Footer: public404.org