A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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An argument device similar to the [straw man] where opposing points are rebutted with a simplistic misrepresentation of the argument or the opposition themselves. These responses are meant to attack the credibility of the argument or [arguer], not respond to an actual argument. As such, once they are delivered, both the argument and arguer are [voided].
Popular in discussion of politics, specifically on the Internet and cable television and radio talk-shows.
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