GENO says:Welcome to Red Herring Hunter! A 'red herring' is anything that distracts from the main issue. Politicians, debaters, and even friends use these tactics to avoid tough questions. Learn to spot diversions and keep discussions on track!
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Whataboutism
"But what about..." deflections
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Topic Shifting
Changing subjects to avoid the issue
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Personal Attacks
Attacking the person, not the argument
🐟 What Is a Red Herring?
• Red herring: Any argument or topic that distracts from the main issue.
• Origin: The term comes from using smelly fish to distract hunting dogs from a scent trail.
• Purpose: To avoid answering difficult questions or admitting fault.
• Counter: "That's interesting, but let's get back to the original question..."
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