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 a flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument. Think of it like a foul in sports: the play might still score, but the card means something went wrong along the way.
Here's the crucial thing: an argument that contains a logical fallacy isn't necessarily wrong. The conclusion might be perfectly correct. But the reasoning used to get there is broken. That matters because bad reasoning, even in service of a good conclusion, trains us to accept sloppy thinking — and sloppy thinking eventually leads to bad conclusions.
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 gotchas.
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 — sloppy but not malicious.
🟥 Red Card The argument relies heavily on egregious or stacked fallacies, often combining multiple manipulative tactics. The reasoning isn't just flawed — it's actively misleading.
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