Fallacious Trump Think of the Children Fallacy - FT#183
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Oct 21, 2025 Dive into the controversial 'Think of the Children' fallacy as Trump targets trans individuals, misrepresenting immigration narratives. Explore how QAnon hijacked child-trafficking fears, endangering real charitable efforts. Mark critiques UK politicians weaponizing children's safety to mask hardline immigration policies. The hosts illustrate the absurdity of this fallacy using examples from beloved media. Plus, a heated discussion on the Pentagon's press corps walkout highlights the ongoing struggle for journalistic integrity in today's political climate.
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How 'Think Of The Children' Derails Debate
- The Think Of The Children fallacy derails reason by invoking children to emotionally shut down debate.
- Jim and Mark call it a thought-terminating cliche that prevents factual questioning.
Trump's Claims About Trans Care Examined
- Jim and Mark dissect Trump's claim that gender-affirming care is 'child abuse' and largely surgical for minors.
- They cite a Harvard study showing surgical interventions for under-17s are vanishingly rare.
Don't Let Emotion Replace Evidence
- Question the facts when someone invokes 'the children' instead of evidence.
- Ask for data and context rather than letting the emotional claim end the discussion.