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An eloquent display of Whataboutism, to be sure. Both are implicated, both are guilty. I fear there's little choice for the average citizen besides picking a s
by uoaei 7y ago
An eloquent display of Whataboutism, to be sure.
Both are implicated, both are guilty. I fear there's little choice for the average citizen besides picking a side and living in relative obscurity.
- dnh44 7y agoWhile the term "Whataboutism" is effective rhetorically I find that it tends to silence rather than encourage discussion when the discussion strays towards pointing out hypocritical situations. While I can totally sympathise with your second sentence I'm optimistic enough to believe that we can do a lot more than pick a side and engage in tribalism. Expressing criticism of immoral behaviour of one's perceived "own side" is a way of fighting back and it's more effective when more people do it. It's the raison d'être of free speech laws.
- TaylorAlexander 7y agoExcellent comment.