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    Dec 5, 2011, 07:52 PM
    What type of fallacy is this?
    Steven Johnson grew up in poverty. Therefore,he will make a fine President of the United States
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    Dec 6, 2011, 04:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by cyn2978 View Post
    Steven Johnson grew up in poverty. Therefore,he will make a fine President of the United States

    I would think it commits the fallacy of appealing to sentiments.

    More specifically I think it commits the fallacy of, 'argumentum ad misericordiam'. His background is irrelevant when it comes to determining his suitability as a leader.

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