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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by Akronymus on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @11:05AM (#24199514)
I have seen many instances of "slippery slope" fallacies actually happening. While I don't want to name specific examples, due to it getting into unnecessary politics, I am able to recall at least 3 BIG instances of it happening.
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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by darkerside on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @11:49AM (#24200131)
A logical fallacy doesn't mean the claim is wrong, just that it doesn't logically follow. I think it's still worth pointing out when the claim is presented as fact.
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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by Akronymus on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @12:00PM (#24200297)
Oh, I completely agree with that. Bad wording on my part. Usually when I talk about such things I add something to denote it as my opinion/fear.

Sadly it is legitimate to some extent IMO.

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