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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Circles of Epstein Hell

Recent document and photograph releases from the ongoing investigation into the life of Jeffrey Epstein have produced little new information about his crimes, but they have filled out the ever-growing roster of his notable associates: Woody Allen, Larry Summers, Noam Chomsky, Donald Trump, and many more. The steady drip of investigative proceeds has brought about a remarkable degree of cross-partisan condemnation.
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fromA Philosopher's Blog
7 months ago
philosophy

Protests: Denial of Association

Denial of Association is a fallacy where negative claims about a group are dismissed by asserting accused members aren't true members, lacking evidence.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
7 months ago
philosophy

Protests: Guilt by Association

Avoid defining groups by their worst members to prevent hasty generalizations and guilt by association fallacies.
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