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Logical Fallacy of Argument by Personal Charm / Style over SubstanceThe logical fallacy of argument by personal charm / style over substance occurs when it is assumed that just because a person is liked or respected, whatever he or she says must be true. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Argument by Personal Charm / Style over Substance
It's interesting that a site that claims to deal with facts and science could be so lacking in recognizing this fallacy, along with the many others that Bill Nye presented.
This quote tells us how someone avoided being sucked in by personal charm.
Note that there is nothing about the substance of what Christopher Hitchens preached. It is all about his speaking ability and charm. 
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