Flag-waving
Flag-waving is a
manipulate them to win an argument. All ad populum fallacies are based on the presumption that the recipients already have certain beliefs, biases, and prejudices about the issue.[4]
If flag-waving is based on connecting to some symbol of patriotism or nationalism it is a form of appeal to stirring symbols which can be based on undue connection not only to nationalism but also to some religious or cultural symbols—for example, a politician appearing on TV with children, farmer, teacher, together with the "common" man, etc.
The act of flag-waving is a superficial display of support or loyalty to, for example, a nation or a political party.[5]
References
- ISBN 9788460460589. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
Today, indeed, flag-waving has become a quite common generic term denoting the deliberate appeal to nationalistic emotions and prejudices.
- ISBN 978-3-656-04831-2. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
Flag-waving is a popular propaganda technique, meaning that an action is justified "on the grounds that doing [what is promoted, in this case support the war] will make one more patriotic, or in some way benefit a group, country, or idea.
- ISBN 978-0-7618-2677-4. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
...ad Hominen ridicule, ad Misehcordiam tears, or ad Populum flag-waving - all logical fallacies...
- ISBN 9780534121921. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
The ad populum argument presumes that the audience already holds a particular attitude and specific beliefs on the issue.
- ISBN 978-81-86062-25-8. Retrieved 14 August 2013.