According to the Institute for Propaganda Analysis, ask yourself the following questions when we encounter this device:
* Who or what is quoted in the testimonial?
* Why should we regard this person (or organization or publication) as having expert knowledge or trustworthy information on the subject in question
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Type of Fallacy: EUPHEMISM, FALSE CONNECTION
Euphemisms: When an advertiser uses glittering generalities and symbols, an attempt is being made to arouse a response. This ad by itself could be the basis for a course in logical fallacies. But the fallacy of Euphemism -- letting a p
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