Calling a governor or the president a fascist because you think his policies are bad (and not because his policies actually fit the definition of fascism) is an example of what?

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nurali · Answer

i think  Calling a governor or the president a fascist because you think his policies are bad (and not because his policies actually fit the definition of fascism) is an example of name calling.

nurali · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I think it's red herring, it's used to refer to something that misleads or detracts from the actual or otherwise important issue. It may be either a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or characters towards a false conclusion, often used in mystery or detective fiction.

anonymous · Answer

But I could be wrong :P