Black People : Strawman Argument - What is it? - Please Provide Examples

[jamesfrmphilly]

A straw man is a common type of argument and is an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position.[3] To "attack a straw man" is to create the illusion of having refuted a proposition by replacing it with a superficially similar yet unequivalent proposition (the "straw man"), and to refute it, without ever having actually refuted the original position.[3][4] This technique has been used throughout history in polemical debate, particularly in arguments about highly charged, emotional issues. In those cases the false victory is often loudly or conspicuously celebrated.

 

[Angela22]

I've never heard(or read) "strawman argument" so much til I signed up for Destee.

 

[butterfly#1]

A straw man is a common type of argument and is an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent's position.[3] To "attack a straw man" is to create the illusion of having refuted a proposition by replacing it with a superficially similar yet unequivalent proposition (the "straw man"), and to refute it, without ever having actually refuted the original position.[3][4] This technique has been used throughout history in polemical debate, particularly in arguments about highly charged, emotional issues. In those cases the false victory is often loudly or conspicuously celebrated.

Well to everyone here, that I've interacted with, believe me, I have never set out or intentionally posted
anything, to be a smoke screen (my interpretation of what James presented). I post from my heart, beliefs, passion and thoughts I feel about the topic at hand.
No strawman tactics/arguements coming from me.

 

[butterfly#1]

Oh and thank you James for the explanation and example.

Love and Hugs!!

 

[butterfly#1]

Strawman Argument:

"A misrepresentation of an opponent's position"

Known in the UK as an"Aunt Sally"........