Words Seldom Seen: Ad Hominem

Ad Hominem

Adjective, An attack or criticism directed against a person or organization rather than the positions they hold.

Example: ““Just look at that face! How could anyone vote for that?” is an ad hominem attack.

Photo is of a postcard from Portland OR a few years ago. I don’t think that the Federal building, that is under attack, is shown.


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