I was noting a pattern...see my post below
by ufl (2024-04-03 10:51:50)
Edited on 2024-04-03 10:53:32

In reply to: I'm not setting up strawmen, at least in the traditional  posted by Tex Francisco

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Attributing unstated views to folks on the other side of the political divide seems a lot like setting up straw men to me. Perhaps my terminology is imperfect but I don't think it implies that such attribution is insincere.

One may sincerely demonize other folks. Although I don't think you crossed the line into demonization, I don't think the sincerety one's opinions of other folks' private views is the crucial issue.