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Fullduplexxx

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10. Well we dont know that bill raped her nor do we know that trump raped jean carrol however

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #9)

Tue Jul 2, 2019, 04:58 PM

Jul 2019

Although ms carroll seems much more credible that ms broaderick
In this case it would tell you whether or not the person you are talking cares about the issue or only cares that trump did it .

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

Nothing wrong with whataboutism . People have gone to great lengths to try to make Fullduplexxx Jul 2019 #1

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

Well we dont know that bill raped her nor do we know that trump raped jean carrol however Fullduplexxx Jul 2019 #10

Whataboutism is merely predicating one standard on another. Hence, it's invalid. LanternWaste Jul 2019 #5

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