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I think there is great merit in making the requirements stricter for the graduate students. I recommend that you support it, too. After all, we are in a budget crisis and we do not want our salaries affected.
What is red herring?
100
The Constitution is still relevant because we have had it for over 200 years.
What is past belief?
100
No one has ever proved that bigfoot exists, so he doesn't
What is appeal to ignorance?
100
"We have to stop the tuition increase! The next thing you know, they'll be charging $40,000 a semester!"
What is slippery slope?
100
I had been doing poorly this season. Then my girlfriend gave me this neon laces for my spikes and I won my next three races. Those laces must be good luck...if i keep wearing them i can't help but win!
What is post hoc?
200
Me getting an iphone is like you getting to go on that vacation you've always wanted to go on.
What is faulty analogy?
200
Most ads use a catchy phrase like "Just Do It".
What is quick fix?
200
Obama uses charmin toilet paper, so you should too.
What is plain folks?
200
Bill has borrowed Jane's pen, but found he didn't return it. He tells himself it is okay to keep it, since she would have kept his.
What is two wrongs?
200
A main battle tank uses more fuel than a car. Therefore, the main battle tanks use up more fuel in the world than do all cars.
What is composition?
300
Bill: I believe that abortion is morally wrong Dave: Of course you would say that, you're a priest Bill: What about the arguments i gave to support my position? Dave: Those don't count. You're a priest, so you have to say abortion is wrong. So, I can't believe what you say.
What is ad hominem?
300
You're either with me or against me.
What is either/or?
300
Eat with the best, eat at McDonald's.
What is snob appeal?
300
Mom: Why did you stay out so late last night Son: I lost track of time Mom: There are consequences for losing track of time Son: Well you didn't buy me my favorite shoes so you owe me one
What is straw man?
400
We need new management; our present supervisor has been in semi-retirement for at least two years.
What is misuse of humor?
400
Mom, you should buy a Chevy because my math teacher did.
What is false authority?
400
Suppose you were attacked by a monkey, therefore all monkeys attack people.
What is hasty generalization?
400
If you would have eaten the frog legs you would have enjoyed them.
What is time machine?
400
School violence has gone up since we got rid of school prayer. Therefore, school prayer should be brought back to decrease violence.
What is oversimplification?
500
There aren't enough computers in the library because there are too many people.
What is begging the question?
500
Dad, can I stay out later than usual, I've been sick all week and haven't got to hang out with my friends.
What is appeal to pity?
500
If one person is caught cheating on a test the teacher thinks everyone is cheating on the test.
What is division?
500
The Twins have went to the playoffs three straight years so ticket sales have quadrupled in the last few years.
What is bandwagon?
500
According to highly renounced movie expert James Jones the movie was "extraordinarily" excellent. When he said the movie was "extraordinarily dull".
What is quote out of context?