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What does it mean?
The speaker accuses someone of character assassination, implying they are being unfairly attacked.
In plain terms
Phil, this is character assassination.
What can you take from it?
Call out unfair personal attacks.

Where it applies

  • when reputation is threatened
  • in a debate

Putting it to work

  • state the accusation clearly
  • defend reputation

Questions to consider

  • What constitutes character assassination?
  • How should one respond to such accusations?

Another view

May be used as a rhetorical device rather than a factual claim.

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