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Its actually not a straw man argument. There is definatly different views about asking Shalias about not Halachic issues and if you must listen to a tshuva if given one.
Would you trust the Gadol in answering medical or financial questions unrelated to Halacha (Should I go to that Doctor, Should I leave my job)
Many asked Shalias before WWII and were told to stay and everything will be fine. The Hungarian especially told them to stay put and the leadership knew what was happening to Polish Jewery