An argument that supports both sides of an issue by using terms that are selectively emotionally sensitive.
A relativistic fallacy in which the speaker's position is contingent on the listener's opinion. An if-by-whiskey argument implemented through doublespeak appears to affirm both sides of an issue, and agrees with whichever side the listener supports, in effect taking a position without taking a position.
The statement typically uses words with strongly positive or negative connotations.
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