False Dichotomy

Presenting only two options when more exist. "Either you believe the official story, or you're a free thinker." Ignores the many positions between complete acceptance and total rejection.

Example

"You're either with us or against us" — framing the debate as only two possible positions.

Theories on Conspirafy that exhibit this fallacy

• The Federal Reserve Conspiracy — "Either the Fed is a public institution or it's a private scam" — ignoring its hybrid structure

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