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No. The term whataboutism was used as a way to disregard an argument, without addressing it's point. It is usable only from the position of arrogance. It has n
by vetinari 9y ago
No. The term whataboutism was used as a way to disregard an argument, without addressing it's point.
It is usable only from the position of arrogance. It has no place in a honest discussion.
- seanmcdirmid 9y agoThis was a clear what aboutism that had no argument attached to it. It was the very definition of a what aboutism, not ambiguous in the slightest. The writer even starts out with the proverbial glass house! And then states something about the USA pulling out of the climate accord, which is relevant to censorship? Even as whataboutisms go, this one is not even on topic. They could have replaced that whole paragraph by "what aboutism america!" And no information would have been lost. Seriously, what aboutisms have no place in serious discussions.