Raising the flag on faulty reasoning.
We don't check facts — we check logic. Politicians, pundits, and public figures make arguments every day. Some are sound. Many rely on logical fallacies. We call the fouls — and the fair plays.
Raising the flag on faulty reasoning.
We don't check facts — we check logic. Politicians, pundits, and public figures make arguments every day. Some are sound. Many rely on logical fallacies. We call the fouls — and the fair plays.
A logical fallacy is bad reasoning with good marketing. A broken clock can still hit the right time twice a day. A weak argument can do the same thing: reach the right conclusion for the wrong reasons.
The conclusion is not enough. The logic has to hold. Otherwise we are not learning how to think — we are just learning how to be persuaded.
But logic isn't only about catching errors. Sound arguments deserve recognition too. When a public figure makes a well-structured, evidence-based case — even one you might disagree with — that's a Fair Play. We believe good reasoning should be celebrated, not just bad reasoning called out.
FallacyFlag exists to help you see the scaffolding behind political arguments. We're not here to tell you what to think. We're here to help you see how people are trying to get you to think — and whether the logic holds up.
Our Ground Rules
We flag fallacies and fair plays across the political spectrum — left, right, and center. Identifying a fallacy is not the same as saying the speaker is wrong, and awarding a Fair Play is not the same as endorsing their conclusion. Smart people use fallacious reasoning all the time, often without realizing it. The goal is sharper public discourse, not gotcha journalism with a philosophy degree.
Our Rating System
⚽ Fair Play The argument is logically sound, uses evidence appropriately, avoids fallacious shortcuts, and engages with opposing views honestly. You might still disagree with the conclusion, but the reasoning is clean.
🟨 Yellow Card The argument contains one or more common logical fallacies. The reasoning is flawed, but this is the kind of thing most people do without thinking — more careless than calculated.
🟥 Red Card The argument relies heavily on egregious or stacked fallacies, often combining multiple manipulative tactics. The reasoning isn't just flawed — it's doing the flawing on purpose.
These are the moves to watch for. Every fallacy below is a specific type of reasoning error that shows up again and again in political arguments, media talking points, and public debate. Learn to spot them, and you'll never hear an argument the same way again.
Recent arguments from the public square, reviewed for logical fouls — and fair plays.
Representative examples inspired by real patterns in current political rhetoric
A dedicated scorecard for presidential rhetoric. The biggest megaphone gets the closest look.
Who's racking up the cards? Who's playing it clean? The numbers don't lie — even when the arguments do.
Paste any quote, talking point, or argument below. We'll check the logic, not the politics.
Drop in any argument. We'll tell you if the logic holds up.
Daily fallacy calls and fair play awards. We break down the logic behind today's biggest political arguments in tweet-sized takedowns — no hot takes, just cold logic.