The following are logical fallacies used by the Soviets as written by my Kazakh students told to them from their parents or grandparents’ perspective. M.K. Strawman Argument – In Soviet Un… more →
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christarzan wrote 1 day ago: WASHINGTON With concerns rising about a possible North Korean long-range missile test this weekend, … more →
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