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::Another simple fallacy in which it is suggested that accepting a particular conclusion speaks well of the person who accepts it. This is a variant of Appeal to Consequences, since the unstated suggestion is that if someone does ''not'' accept the argument, the flattery is untrue. Very, very popular in advertising.
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* This is one of many techniques Palpatine uses to manipulate Anakin in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' prequels. He tells Anakin that he is the most awesome Jedi ever and that he is just way too awesome to take orders from that silly Jedi Council, who are clearly [[You're Just Jealous|Just Jealous]] if they don't treat someone as awesome as Anakin with the proper reverence. This works extremely well because it's exactly what Anakin ''wants'' to believe.
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