# 29. "We, the people" fallacy ## 29.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 29.5.3. The Common Good This is the technique where politicians make political justifications for good causes or the common good, which may be insincere. These appeals to the "common good" are used by almost all politicians. The only question which separates their use is the honesty of intention. For some politicians it is a sincere intention, whilst for some manipulative politicians it is just a cynical appeal for support from the "common folk". ***Parent:** [["We, The People" Fallacy]]*