Antonym fallacy

The antonym fallacy is the extreme form of the reverse straw man fallacy.

War is peace

freedom is slavery

ignorance is strength

Examples

• Kremlintarianism/Rage Against the War Machine

• Humanity for Peace

• ProWarDotCom

• Pro-war is the new anti-war

• “Independent journalists”

• “journalistic integrity award” Serena Shim Award

• Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights

• “Bringing together patriots worldwide. We seek to promote direct democracy, defend European nation states, and restore the self-confidence of our civilization.” [1]

• “learn critical thinking with Noam Chomsky” [2]

• * @LPNational, after cheerleading for Russia’s murderous war of aggression and hating on Ukraine all week returns to its regular, brief retreat to the Motte to say, “What we really mean is: Jesus says love everyone. Treat them kindly too.” Then back to simping for tyrants.