godwin

Example:The political pundit dismissed the proposal with a simple straw man godwin.

Definition:A discredited method of argument where an opponent's position is misrepresented in an unreasonable way, usually easier to attack and often not what the opponent really believes, in order to more easily refute it.

Example:The senator used a poison pill godwin when discussing the new healthcare plan.

Definition:Something intended to weaken an argument or cause another to lose confidence in one’s own argument, often a harsh criticism or personal attack.