Burden of Proof

Notice that in this very controversial topic Rivera tries several times to ask the people that he is interviewing to speculate on facts that lie well beyond the scope of their arguments and claims. They do a good job of not taking the bait (except for when the second person offers a conclusion without argument, but at least he presents it as only a personal belief).

Also kudos to Rivera for not bullying his guests and keeping an open mind.

The Truth Be Told...

This Critical Thinker who apparently has been able to rescue her mind references John Taylor Gatto at time point 2:53.

Gatto was named New York State Teacher of the year three times. He documents how public education is essentially an intentional directed attack whose goal is to cripple young minds.

Here is his web-site.

George Carlin on Critical Thinking

Warning: Contains Strong Language (A few F-bombs!)

Bush Admits No Ties Between 911 and Iraq

Obedience

Evaluating Sources: Feigned Sincerity

Subjectivism And Appeal to Poplularity United!

O'Reilly makes a rhetorical attack where he blends the accusation that his opponent's claim is merely a matter of opinion based on the fact that it is unpopular.

This starts at 2:36.

Notice how O'Reilly is trying to say that the mere fact that this women has an opinion that he personally disagrees with *makes it false*! Actually his claim is slightly more complex. Her claim is false given the fact that "the majority of people" would accept what she is saying is false. He provides no evidence of this. But even this were true: Does that *make* it false?