Examples of Simple-Minded Certitude

The advocate has an unshakeable belief which remains unchanged even in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence.

• An anecdote about dowsers being double-blind to their special pleading
• Consequences of PoMo and yet more 9-11 conspiracy
• Fundamental ideots [sic & pun]
• Race doesn't exist, because if it did, that'd be bad!
  

For a comprehensive and considered written commentary on Simple-Minded Certitude (and other fallacies) - see The skeptic's field guide to spotting fallacies in thinking - Humbug!

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