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Israel/Palestine

Mosby

(18,000 posts)

6. You constructed a false dilemma logical fallacy.

Reply to Aussie105 (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:24 AM

Nov 2024

A false dilemma, also known as the "either-or" fallacy, is a logical fallacy that occurs when a person presents only two options as if they are the only possibilities. This can create a false sense of limited options and force someone to choose between two extreme choices (Google AI).

Here's my number 3: Israel continues to defend itself from these illegal, genocidal attacks on the nation, taking care to minimize civilian casualties.