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To me this comment falls somewhere between "No true Scotsman" and whataboutism. Just because we're benefiting from history, doesn't mean we can't criticize it.
by barbazoo 4y ago
To me this comment falls somewhere between "No true Scotsman" and whataboutism. Just because we're benefiting from history, doesn't mean we can't criticize it.
Just today, this [1] came out. It's time we use our oil-derived products and wealth to demand change.
[1] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/world-close-to-irreversible-climate-breakdown-warn-major-studies https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/world-cl...
- UIUC_06 4y ago> To me this comment falls somewhere between "No true Scotsman" and whataboutism. Just because we're benefiting from history, doesn't mean we can't criticize it. To me, that's somewhat like: your parents went to college, got good jobs, and sacrificed, all so you could have a better life than they did. But hey, that doesn't mean you can't criticize them for being heteronormative.