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4. can't understand why they don't teach informal logic,

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 10:39 AM

Jan 2013

propaganda and advertising tricks in school. It's not that complicated but so many are fooled by this stuff.

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Why Diplomats Who Make Threats Should Rarely Be Trusted & Are Rarely Effective [View all] toddmiller Dec 2012 OP

We need more informed voters who are aware of these tricks as well. toddmiller Dec 2012 #2

That would be one part of having better people. bemildred Dec 2012 #3

can't understand why they don't teach informal logic, toddmiller Jan 2013 #4

I am cynical, I understand it perfectly. But I don't approve. bemildred Jan 2013 #5

well said toddmiller Jan 2013 #6