Heuristics

Assume a Can Opener: Propose that X be dismantled and replaced by Y, while knowing Y won't happen or won't work.

Gish Gallop: too many lies to keep up with.

Kimball Quote: snippets of quotation woven together with false context.

The Mary Sue Interview: In which you find out mainly how smart, persuasive, knowledgeable, and clever the interviewer is. Handsome, too, probably.

To Be Sure: Deflect suspicion by admitting something against your interest – but then ignore it.