Current Events > Can someone explain in simple terms what "straw man" means?

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Patty_Fleur
09/28/17 2:14:10 AM
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I don't understand what it's means.
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pegusus123456
09/28/17 2:16:20 AM
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A straw man is a common form of argument and is an informal fallacy based on giving the impression of refuting an opponent's argument, while refuting an argument that was not presented by that opponent


No one on CE uses it correctly so don't worry too much
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DreadedWave
09/28/17 2:16:26 AM
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It's when in an argument you take a bunch of traits (usually negative) to create a stereotype of a subject and attack it.
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Prestoff
09/28/17 2:16:52 AM
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A very thing and weak man
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DarkChozoGhost
09/28/17 2:16:52 AM
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It's a derogatory slang term for people with learning disabilities. It's based on the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz, known for not having a brain.
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