Type	Logo	Description
The Ad Hominem Attack		Nobody embodies the ad hominem (personal) attack like Don Rickles. He was a very funny insult comic (with an emphasis on funny). Nowadays, it's just a cheap way of getting out of an argument you know you're going to lose. Examples: "Bushie," "Chimpy," "Junior," and "Shrub."
The Non-Sequitor		Different from the Red Herring, a non-sequitor is a factoid (correct or incorrect) which has nothing to do with the topic at hand. The non-sequitor is used to muck up the works.  Examples: "3 million jobs lost since 2001," or anything ending with the treatment of Native Americans.
The Flip-Flop		I could just have easily used General Wesley Clark's mug here, but the Gollum is much more rational. Needless to say, flip-flopping is expressing an opinion in stark contrast to a previous (recent) statement (such as Gen. Clark praising Bush and his cabinet in 2002, and having such distain for him now). A variant of the flip-flop is "Playing Both Sides of the Fence" (also known as "Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't"). Here's a common example: If Bush ratchets up Homeland Security, he's being "racist," or "taking away civil liberties." However, if he doesn't do this, he's "doing nothing to make us safer." It's a transparent (albeit annoying as hell) technique used by most Democrats.
The Red Herring		More often than not, a red herring is complete bullshit, and it's used to steer the argument into a ditch. The worst examples are the so-called "questions" asked by liberals after 9/11 as to why we were attacked. The premise (that we should find out what it is we did to upset the Islamists, then stop doing it so they'll just leave us alone) was (and is) retarded. By the way, they attacked us because we're not Islamist. End of story. Here are some other examples.
Innuendo		Best personified by everyone's favorite busybody, Gladys Kravitz, innuendo is a not-so-subtle way of implying that somebody is guilty of something. True, in the Bewitched television series, Ms. Kravitz really DID see all sorts of things happening in the house next door, but she has now come to symbolize the typical snoop (who annoys the hell out of everyone with her insinuations). The best (and most recent) example of innuendo in the media involves Halliburton (pardon me, that's "Dick Cheney's former company, Halliburton"). It is now required by law that all "journalists" mention Halliburton at least a dozen times each newscast (and that Cheney's name proceeds it). Nevermind the fact that Cheney has no ties to the company anymore (and doesn't own any stock).
The Label		Perhaps the most important skill of any journalist (print or television) is the ability to label people with whom they disagree. This will put a negative taste in the reader's (or viewer's) mouth. Be sure to only label people you dislike. And all Bush policies MUST have "controversial" put in front of them (don't put any negative labels before Michael Moore's name, he's just "Academy Award winner Michael Moore"). Here are some examples:   Good: "Conservative talk show host Sean Hannity...." Better: "Controversial arch-conservative talk show host Sean Hannity....." Best: "Controversial arch-conservative white male talk show host Sean Hannity...."
The Flagrant Lie		Not much explanation needed here. This is when somebody states something they KNOW to be untrue (or omits something that IS true). Therefore, when the "mainstream" media reports that A.N.S.W.E.R. is a "peace group" (rather than a Trojan Horse neo-commie Maoist organization), they are LYING.
The Bait and Switch		Both sides use this one. This is essentially dangling something pretty in front of you in order to make you forget something else (what are you thinking of right now, by the way?). A great example is the WMD issue. When we didn't find them in Iraq, many talk show hosts switched their focus to the liberation of Iraq. A noble cause indeed, but in the end the listener has forgotten about the original premise.
The Spin		Spinning is nothing new in journalism. When it was clear that President Bush's tax cuts fueled the incredible economic growth in the 3rd quarter of 2003, the press went into overdrive. Instead of simply reporting economic growth (or quoting economists), they said "Bush takes credit for economic upturn," and "Bush claims his tax cuts have worked." Notice the spin? Look at the logo to the left. Now go buy something from the 'tard store.....
The Excuse		We've all heard excuses (as evidenced by the "dog ate my homework" graphic). In recent months there has been a surge in excuses made by left-wing assholes regarding the behavior of those around the world who would kill ALL of us. Leftist dirtbag "celebrities," have shifted gears from protecting people on death row, and are now busy churning out hackneyed excuses for Palestinian suicide bombers ("splodeydopes").
Jumping to Conclusions		If you're pro gay marriage, the assumption is that "you must be gay." Oddly enough, if you're against gay marriage, the qweer lobby will say it's because "you're secretly gay." Perhaps the most often jumped-to conclusion is "The reason you defend Israel is because you're a Jew." Anyone who is in favor of a Jewish State (but isn't Jewish) has heard this one a million times. For the last time, I'm not Jewish (but I consider it a compliment).
The Urban Legend		Urban Legends are fun. Take a look at www.snopes.com some time. No good American can resist talking about what happens when you mix Pop Rocks and Coca Cola (nothing) or the serial killer who left his "hook" on the car door of the couple at Lover's Lane. But as fun as they are, they're a lousy debating technique. Some examples are: "Bush STOLE the election," "Bush knew about 9/11," and "Bush is secretly an android, sent from Deneb Five in order to drain the Earth of its precious ooooooiiiiilllllll."
New Age Drivel		With all due respect (none) to the New Agers out there, at this time of global jihad, your "Let's just talk it over," or "let's chant ourselves out of this mess" falls a bit flat. It's drivel, it's stupid, and we can see it coming a mile away. "Can't we all just get along" may make a nice punchline, but it's no match for real world pragmatic solutions to the deadly menace we're all facing from the Islamists.
Political Hate Speech		Here's a great example of crossing the line from simple insult (ad hominem attack) to Political Hate Speech. Notice the signs from "Reverend" Phelp's organization. That's REAL hate speech. Unfortunately, liberals have used the word "hate" so much, that it has lost most of its meaning (and the LEFT uses political hate speech far more than the right). Examples: "Bush is the REAL terrorist," "Bush is a miserable failure," and "America deserved 9/11."
The Drown-Out		Ahh yes, the Drown Out. This is the favorite tactic of your average street filth anti-war protester (translation: "America Hater"). I can say without fear of contradiction that this is a major tactic of the left (shutting everyone else up by drowning them out with your megaphone, drums, or screaming). The next time I'm in downtown, and you blast that goddamn whistle in my ear, I'm gonna make you eat it (oops, that's another tactic - "The Empty Threat"). But I'm out of time, and that's all we'll do this week.