Sahil Adeem and the Red Herring Fallacy: | The Pakistan Experience

During an Oval Office meeting, Senator Thune challenged Chuck Schumer's attempt to insert a December policy issue into a discussion about keeping the government operating. Thune labeled it a 'red herring,' highlighting the irrelevance of Schumer's point. Have you noticed similar political tactics? #politics #redherring #government #senatethune #chuckschumer | The Political Camel

MOST COMMON FALLACIES: #11 RED HERRING Definition and explanation: The red herring fallacy is an attempt to distract from the main issue by bringing in irrelevant information. The name of this fallacy comes from a story in which the smelly fish were used to cover up the scent of hares to distract hunting hounds. While the story may or may not be true, it can be a helpful way to visualize how this fallacy works. In argumentation, the red herring fallacy is used to divert attention from the main p