Thanks. As far as I'm aware, a straw man is something you set up so you can knock it down again. E.g. putting up (presenting) an argument or statement that you know (ultimately) sounds ridiculous or makes the opposition look silly by presenting their side/argument in such a manner, simply so you can then knock it down and make it look like you've won the argument.
Someone can correct me on that. This is what I thought it was (or near enough).
