The advocate seeks to reconcile two differing views by "splitting the difference" and falsely claiming that the result reflects reality.
It All Balances Out In the End
For a comprehensive and considered written commentary on False Compromise (and other fallacies) - see The skeptic's field guide to spotting fallacies in thinking - Humbug!
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