Mrs. Gladstone's arguments against cuts in Social Security are worthless. As a recipient of Social Security benefits, she would naturally be expected to argue exactly the way she does.
A) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
B) False dichotomy.
C) Straw man.
D) Argument against the person, abusive.
E) No fallacy.

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This is an example of argument against the person, circumstantial, because the speaker is dismissing Mrs. Gladstone's arguments simply because she is a recipient of Social Security benefits, without actually addressing the content of her arguments.

Mrs Gladstone's Arguments Against Cuts in Social Security Are Worthless