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To: tejek who wrote (159375)1/30/2003 6:08:23 PM
From: i-node  Respond to of 1584510
 
Since lying is a liberal characteristic and that they lie with impunity, and since Nixon lied with impunity, it follows that Nixon is a liberal.

I realize we're kidding around here. But please, don't ever attempt to use your logic for anything important -- you could do some real damage.

All liberals lie, therefore all liars are liberal?



To: tejek who wrote (159375)1/30/2003 9:06:36 PM
From: TimF  Respond to of 1584510
 
Since lying is a liberal characteristic and that they lie with impunity, and since Nixon lied with impunity, it follows that Nixon is a liberal.

All A does B. C does B, therefore C is A is not a logically correct form for an argument.

Or to make a refutation by logical analogy

All normal healthy cats have legs. Ted has legs. Therefore Ted is a (normal healthy) cat.

Tim


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