Can't put my finger on which fallacy this is
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Original Question
Jared Kushner defended his new Middle East peace plan on Fox News by pointing to just how long it is:
"Past proposals have been 2 to 3 pages -- this is an over 80-page proposal with a map. Never been done before."
Obviously that's completely irrelevant to whether it's any good, but what fallacy are we looking at specifically?
"Past proposals have been 2 to 3 pages -- this is an over 80-page proposal with a map. Never been done before."
Obviously that's completely irrelevant to whether it's any good, but what fallacy are we looking at specifically?
Answers
3Non sequitur. But this is so hilarious I think we need a new fallacy. “Kushner fallacy” just because it is long it must be good. Common with students and faculty as well!
Non sequitur. The length is not dispositive.
Otoh, it's also misleading to say he "defended" it unless it was attacked, though you're free to read into his comments to make a rhetorical point.
I do wonder, since its length quickly distinguishes it from prior plans (that failed), whether one might not imagine it more in-depth.
Otoh, it's also misleading to say he "defended" it unless it was attacked, though you're free to read into his comments to make a rhetorical point.
I do wonder, since its length quickly distinguishes it from prior plans (that failed), whether one might not imagine it more in-depth.
Incidentally, for REAL surrealism, turn off the sound, and watch the Fox News broadcast as shown on the Twitter link that Jim supplied. Watch the Kushner face for a while to get the picture, then watch the three FN faces and body language.
I lack the words...
Just don't get hypnotised -- there should be a government health warning. 😳
I lack the words...
Just don't get hypnotised -- there should be a government health warning. 😳
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