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Whataboutism is a word invented to deflect any criticism of western hypocrisy. Like antisemitism, its overuse has rendered it toothless.
by don_esteban 3mo ago
Whataboutism is a word invented to deflect any criticism of western hypocrisy.
Like antisemitism, its overuse has rendered it toothless.
- hnarn 3mo agoSo it’s like ”Russophobia”? :-)
- don_esteban 3mo agoEh, Russophobia is also funny, as it is typically applied to those that hate Russia, as opposed to those that fear Russia. "Putin's apologist" as a smear on those who reject the mainstream narrative about Ukraine war (even if highly critical of Russia/Putin) is a better match.
- throw10920 2mo ago> Whataboutism is a word invented to deflect any criticism of western hypocrisy. Factually false. It's a logical fallacy, because you're attempting to manipulate the audience without actually responding to the claim. > Like antisemitism, its overuse has rendered it toothless. Also factually false. "Antisemitism" has no agreed-upon definition. "Whataboutism" has a very concrete and well agreed-upon definition: deflecting a an argument by responding with a counter-accusation that is intended to mirror the perceived accusation. Your whole comment as manipulative, though, so it's not surprising that you would get the definition wrong.