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A false dichotomy that segments typical replies into one of two groups.

Group 1: A thinly veiled straw man that buckets everyone I disagree with, along with an attempt to appear as if I'm being unbiased

Group 2: The group I put myself in and provide better arguments for why this perspective is correct.

Vague motte and bailey statement that gives me plausible deniability when someone criticizes my analysis.



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