Does anyone know what "Strawman Argument" means?

[Moses25]

An argument made out of straw, perhaps?

Much oblidged to all those who reply.

Cheers.😀

 

[kurchatovium]

A typical strawman argument means that you create an artificial constuct "a strawman" in answer to a question, this construct has little or nothing to do with the actual question and you then proceed to argue against or "take apart" this strawman. It is a classic way to avoid answering the actual problem or question while seemingly looking as if you have done so. 😀 😀

 

[ticklishbbw]

It is a classic way to avoid answering the actual problem or question while seemingly looking as if you have done so. 😀 😀

All politicians must have a masters degree in this subject!

 

[Moses25]

Thanks very much, Kurch. 🙂

Cheers.😀

 

[kurchatovium]

You are very welcome Moses. And yes all politicians have mastered this skill. 😀 😀 😛

 

[tklr5150]

And here I thought it was convincing the Wizard why you deserve a brain 😀

 

[giggleygirl25]

noooo that would be something even a politician couldn't pull off 😉