Fallacious Speeches--Improving English One Fallacy at a TIme

Since the Day I was born, I was destined to be the greatest person alive, and I am. However, today I will help you to fulfill your destiny as becoming the greatest citizens alive by electing me as your responsible president (sentimental appeal). This way, your destiny will be fulfilled and everyone will be happy, and happy citizens equals good economy, and good economies equal to happy governments, and a happy government equals...Well, let's just say that no one will die (slippery slope).There are basically three reasons why you should vote for me: I am smarter than the other candidates, more fun, and simply better than them (stacked evidence).

First, I am smarter than everyone, so I will be better at speaking in front of people (non-sequitor). Smart presidents make smart choices, and only smart people will vote for the smartest president (bandwagon). Unlike Emily, I have a higher IQ than her, plus who wants women as a president (faulty casualties)? Second reason why I am the best is because I am a fun and funny guy (stacked evidence). David on the other hand, believes tough justice and luck is all the world needs. So, he should not be president or he'll torture us with his boring, unappealing dull comments (ad hominem). If you vote for a fun president like me, then the whole world will e fin and vice versa (circular reasoning). Last but not least, I am simply better than everyone (stacked evidence). I am better because I was born with this talent, everyone admires this talent and they praise me due to it. Also, if people don't admire me being better than them, then something really bad will happen to them. Just ask Nicolas (scare tactics)! I am a very spiritual person, so believe me; something will happen (scare tactics). And seriously, I don't like to see people getting hurt, especially people whom I care about (sentimental appeal). Just vote for me and nothing will happen (either/or; using authority instead of evidence). So my point is: Better people have more responsibility than other people (faulty analogy).

You have now learned why you should vote for me and the three reasons why. I am smart, funny and better to vote for. With me, the better candidate, I will make you all happy, and again, happy citizens equal good economies, and good economies, equals to a happy government, and etc. (slippery slope). Lastly I want to end with a saying: With great power comes great responsibility. I've got the power, and the responsibility!

 *Turquoise = The Fallacies 

Rhetorical Fallacies

Pathos

In this example of an Emotional Fallacy, Bridgestone tells us that without their tires, many accidents such as road kill will occur. However, for those pet/animal lovers they do not have a choice. Would they spend less money on a normal tire, or have an expensive, safe on turning tire that reduces the rate of road kill. How can they refuse to buy Bridgestone tires, even when the animals in the video especially screams to indicate that humans are killing them? Think about it, what organism dies because of the tires? The driver is the deadliest weapon.

Ethos

This example of an Ethical Fallacies uses John McCain--a candidate of politics--explain why you should vote for him because he thinks that health care is important. He says that health care needs to be affordable and that the people need the care that he is about to offer. This guy is using his position of being a politician to lure those in need of health care to vote for him, that is unfair. He thinks that the people of the United State of America only needs health care in order to survive. That is why he isn't the president today.

Logos

With a hint of Ethos, this advertisement tells us the brain is like a ripe banana. Why? People say that TV will rot our brains, but no, it softens the brain just like a ripe banana. If your brain is softened, then let's just say that the people of Hulu has done their job, because now, you can't stop watching TV. The ad then says: What's so bad about watching TV when you can watch anytime, anywhere, for free!? So, their point is: Why not watch TV? It's for free, you can watch it anywhere, anytime on Hulu, and  it softens the brain. First of all, what does softening the brain have to do with watching TV? Secondly, I tried Hulu, it's not available in Taiwan. Lastly, isn't using electricity to watch TV using money? So it's not for free.