F.D. Flam If you hear a politician or salesperson or, for that matter, opinion columnist invoke common sense, beware. When people say a particular view on immigration, foreign policy, abortion, or climate is just “common sense,” they are implying that those who disagree have no common sense — and therefore must be idiots. It’s a widespread rhetorical tactic. Former … [Read more...] about Appeals to common sense don’t convince anyone