This is exactly the kind of overgeneralization and escalation that we’re talking about here. From Wordnik.com. [a turning point in modern politics: just watch me « raincoaster] Reference
Hirsch committed the fallacy of overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know « Books « Literacy News] Reference
I thought the scope was a gratuitous overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Reference
ELLISON: That's a logical fallacy and overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 4, 2009] Reference
And yes, again, it is something of an overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [If you change your mind, I'm the first in line] Reference
But that would be an unfair overgeneralization, wouldn't it?. From Wordnik.com. [Breaking: Hillary Campaign Goes To War With MSNBC Over Chelsea "Pimp" Comment] Reference
Maybe this is an overgeneralization, but is it more true in the. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Andrew Young, January 31, 1974. Interview A-0080. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
I realize that is an overgeneralization…but that is often what I see. From Wordnik.com. [Extinguishing the Lights Along the Shore: One Man Speaks against Prop 8 in an LDS Meeting | Mind on Fire] Reference
I believe the correct term for what MTV did is called overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Twilight Lexicon » Hot Topic and MTV] Reference
And so falling prey to overgeneralization does not strengthen an argument. From Wordnik.com. [A different perspective] Reference
(DISCLAIMER: I know that is an overgeneralization, but bear with me, please!). From Wordnik.com. [Evaluating Blogging] Reference
It is an overgeneralization, which many of us commit at some point or another. From Wordnik.com. [Racism and Racists] Reference
But I don't know--this overgeneralization has wended its way deep into my brain. From Wordnik.com. [This Thursday's Made For Meme-ing] Reference
Wow, if there ever was an inaccurate overgeneralization in this campaign, that was it. From Wordnik.com. [New Hillary Ad: "Some People Say Primary In South Dakota Doesn't Matter"] Reference
I think this is an overgeneralization but it could explain some hesitancy from supers. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Rolls Out A Super-Delegate] Reference
Some perhaps, but to say that all appeal to the supernatural is an overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Harris: ID not religion, just about God - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
I need to check back and make sure I qualified my overgeneralization in the original post!. From Wordnik.com. [Are we there yet?] Reference
In order to disprove this overgeneralization of them, all we need to do is find one A not B. From Wordnik.com. [Reductionism] Reference
This reference is clearly used for the sole purpose of overgeneralization and legitimization. From Wordnik.com. [In Defense of Free Speech… : Law is Cool] Reference
It seems the more dubious "400% better" claim has arisen from a poor media overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Mind Hacks: Sex 400% better with partner?] Reference
I hope that is not the case, as overgeneralization is antithetical to the free thinking you champion. From Wordnik.com. [New Column: Michael Pierce Issues “A Call To Arms” | Columns | Futurismic] Reference
The Biology 101 “explanation” is an example of an overgeneralization that leaves out important details. From Wordnik.com. [It's more than genes, it's networks and systems - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
If I can be permitted an overgeneralization, it seems that the retail business has split into two directions. From Wordnik.com. [Starbucks illustrates the weakness of global economy] Reference
I think any statement we make about "European elites" is an overgeneralization, unless we just say they are European. From Wordnik.com. [European Scientists and America, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
But my general statement of hating movies was grossly misrepresented sweeping misrepresentation of overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-09-01] Reference
And after making proposterous overgeneralization and sweeping remarks, he uses my pride and joy to "drive home" his point. From Wordnik.com. [pojken Diary Entry] Reference
You pointed out that one poll doesn't make a trend in response, and my point was that you were guilty of the same overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Poll: McCain Takes Lead In Key Swing State Of Missouri] Reference
Similar to the overgeneralization regarding bankers?. From Wordnik.com. [Obsidian Wings] Reference
He explains the current crisis with typical overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now] Reference
Coping ability, negative self-evaluation, and overgeneralization. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
This overgeneralization and folly of logical thinking has been applied to climate change. From Wordnik.com. [Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming RSS Newsfeed] Reference
Palin made the same exact same overgeneralization in her convention speech, when she said. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Buzz US: Top Stories] Reference
There is always caveats and overgeneralization in such comparisons. From Wordnik.com. [Is this what you want for the Tibetan people?] Reference
I hear that’s a very popular pastime these days… or is that an overgeneralization itself?. From Wordnik.com. [You can't "Just kill them all"? - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
All of this is probably an overgeneralization, but I think there’s some degree of truth to it. From Wordnik.com. [Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » 2009 » October » 10] Reference
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