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Monday, June 29, 2009 12:00 AM

Pat Boone goes Birther

The entertainer gets behind the movement that claims -- wrongly -- President Obama isn't eligible for his job
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  • Monday, June 29, 2009 05:04 PM

    I believe this is called the genetic fallacy

    It goes like this: Pat Boone's music and choice of wardrobe is to be disregarded therefore whatever point of view he has on a subject is also to be disregarded.

    Hitler did horrible things therefore we should regard his views on efficient transportation as something to be dismissed.

    —Scottinsf Read Scottinsf's other letters

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