And they’re already kissing Trump’s ass

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      9 hours ago

      Yeah, fuck the CCP for spying on Americans. The US Government would never do such a thing!

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          While there is a logical fallacy here I don’t think it’s a straw man.

          It’s some form of two wrongs make a right.

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            Some call it a what-aboutism, although theres debate on whether its usually fallacious or not. There have been cases illustrated where using what-aboutisms is a proper logical counter, but most the time people just like to shout fallacy at each other so they dont have to think about the point they are making.

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        I always wanted to ask but haven’t been able to until now…

        When you’re building the strawman, do you do it while the straw is still wet and then wait for it to dry or do you wait for the straw to cure first and then build it?

        I’d imagine fungus would be a key reason in the choice but I’m still unsure about the process and figured I’d ask an expert…

        Thanks in advance!

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          Fun fact about straw, you have to keep the bales dry, because if they get wet they start to decompose, which generates heat, and since straw traps air, it’s insulating, meaning it can get hot enough to catch fire!

        • M1nds3nd@lemmy.ca
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          After looking up a few tutorials for making a scarecrow, it looks like using dried filling is best.

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        Comparing the spying that both of these countries do on innocent citizens, as if they are anything alike, is demented.

        It’s not apples to apples. It’s comparing an orange to the sun.

        • Loss@sh.itjust.works
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          You’re right, the us govt captures all internet traffic, all calls, all texts, and has complete subpoena power for all companies that interact with anything in the us; while deploying drones, planes, and satellites that watch us citizens; while encouraging citizens to sell each other out to the government.

          It’s not comparable.