Accusing someone of criminal behavior based solely on their association with a known criminal can potentially be used as a tool by authoritarian leaders or regimes. Authoritarian leaders often seek to consolidate their power and control by manipulating public opinion and suppressing dissent. By using guilt by association tactics, they can discredit or undermine individuals who may pose a threat to their authority or those who hold opposing views.
Authoritarian leaders may exploit the association fallacy and attribution error to create a perception of guilt or wrongdoing in the minds of the public. They may use photographs or other forms of visual evidence to create false narratives and justify their actions or suppress opposition. This can be a form of propaganda or a means to stifle dissent by fostering a climate of fear and suspicion.
It is crucial to critically evaluate information and be aware of the potential for manipulation and abuse of such tactics. In democratic societies, it is essential to rely on fair investigations, due process, and the presumption of innocence to ensure justice and protect individual rights.
Cool. Now do the "Explain why so many right-wing extremists and white supremacists openly admire Trump" fallacy, and explain the "Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein" photos that you left-wing extremists always post whenever someone objects to the rape of infants and children.
From the twitter replies:
Cool. Now do the "Explain why so many right-wing extremists and white supremacists openly admire Trump" fallacy, and explain the "Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein" photos that you left-wing extremists always post whenever someone objects to the rape of infants and children.
They can't have it both ways, saying this picture is insignificant but pictures with people you don't like are.
(But yeah, same applies to you)