I’ve read the definition, I’ve tried to figure it out, I feel so stupid.
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In a debate, your opponent addresses a point you didn’t actually make, or evidence you aren’t discussing.
“I oppose this tax because it places a disproportionate burden on the poor”.
A strawman would be “why do you hate rich people”.
That’s a pretty obvious example, strawmen can be very subtle as well.
“I oppose drilling in ANWAR because of the environmental impact on the porcupine caribou”
“My opponent is in favor of drilling in Alaska as long as we make allowances for wildlife”.
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