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Old 11-20-2007, 12:21 PM
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Types of fallacies that sabotage arguments:
  • Red Herring fallacies that draw the reader away from the real issue
  • Misuses of humor that impart a mocking tone
  • Appeals to pity and emotion
  • Use of threats
  • Bandwagon mentality
  • Appeals to popular sentiment
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