Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 31

Essay

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
From a letter to the editor: "The secretary of defense claims we cannot cut defense spending by so much as a jot. Right. What the generals want, the generals get. What the secretary is, is just another lawyer. It's not what's right that matters, it's what you can get. No wonder his relations with Congress are so poor."

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes.

Elation

A feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.

Lithium

A chemical element often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and mood swings as it can help stabilize mood.