[GodGunsGuts]

Actually, all the studies say pretty much the same thing. Morons tend to think someone is trying to make a moron out of them if what they are saying sounds smart. After all, morons are very suspicious of anything that goes over their head. Having said that, most morons have at least learned not to draw attention to themselves on these matters because it is an instant giveaway of their moronic state of mind, soon followed by people laughing and pointing at them. I would be glad to forward these studies to you if you think you can read them.

All the best—GGG

[Ira_Louvin]

Argumentum ad Hominem :

The fallacy of attacking the character or circumstances of an individual who is advancing a statement or an argument instead of trying to disprove the truth of the statement or the soundness of the argument. Often the argument is characterized simply as a personal attack.

1. The personal attack is also often termed an "ad personem argument": the statement or argument at issue is dropped from consideration or is ignored, and the locutor's character or circumstances are used to influence opinion.

2. The fallacy draws its appeal from the technique of "getting personal." The assumption is that what the locutor is saying is entirely or partially dictated by his character or special circumstances and so should be disregarded.