Five rules to help you spot bad arguments

From Why Many Were Not Fooled by the Russian Collusion Hoax by Jay Logan.  The subheading is The Russian Collusion hoax was false. Those who were not fooled by it followed a few simple rules to help them see past the propaganda. Here are five rules to help you spot the scams.

Some Rules for Revealing Lies

Education can be a daunting task, leaving most wondering where to start. One place would be to familiarize yourself with the five rules on scams and hoaxes, which I wrote about in an article about how to spot fraudulent or politicized science. These rules, listed below, are applicable to more than just science, but also to human nature in general, especially to large populations.

Rule 1: Follow the money!

Rule 2: The truth does not mind being questioned, while lies cannot stand being challenged.

Rule 3: The truth remains stable, while lies can shift precipitously.

Rule 4: The government is always going to get it wrong, partially if not wholly.

Rule 5: There are no coincidences in large-scale, man-involved events.