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5. Whataboutism is merely predicating one standard on another. Hence, it's invalid.

Mon Jul 1, 2019, 02:05 PM

Jul 2019

Whataboutism is merely predicating one ethical standard on another, wholly separate standard. Hence, it's invalid.

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But what about "what aboutism"? [View all] kentuck Jul 2019 OP

it is a bad thing. it needs to be recognized and called out. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #2

I dont agree .. but i understand why people dont like them Fullduplexxx Jul 2019 #4

it's a logical fallacy - as i said, it's purpose is to derail. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #6

I think it's purpose is to clarify not derail Fullduplexxx Jul 2019 #8

Then explain how it clarifies a topic. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #9

I dont agree it is invalid nor do i agree with your statement Fullduplexxx Jul 2019 #7

" You have two choices. Fight or surrender." mitch96 Jul 2019 #3