3volver@lemmy.world to General Discussion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agoDoes this plan make sense? v3lemmy.worldimagemessage-square430fedilinkarrow-up1730
arrow-up1730imageDoes this plan make sense? v3lemmy.world3volver@lemmy.world to General Discussion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years agomessage-square430fedilink
minus-squarenotfromhere@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 years agoThen there is no point in having states.
minus-square3volver@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 years agoThat is what is referred to as a false dilemma fallacy. You can have states and state legislatures without the senate.
minus-squarenotfromhere@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up1·edit-22 years agoFirst time I’m hearing about that fallacy, but it seems to imply deceptive intent which I have none. You can also have machine screws in your peanut butter sandwich but it doesn’t mean it makes sense.
minus-square3volver@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·edit-22 years ago imply deceptive intent Nope, it’s simply an instance of an argument which erroneously limits what options are available.
Then there is no point in having states.
That is what is referred to as a false dilemma fallacy. You can have states and state legislatures without the senate.
First time I’m hearing about that fallacy, but it seems to imply deceptive intent which I have none. You can also have machine screws in your peanut butter sandwich but it doesn’t mean it makes sense.
Nope, it’s simply an instance of an argument which erroneously limits what options are available.