Whataboutism: A Word Hypocrites Use to Gaslight Their Critics
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Those who’ve decorated their social media accounts with Ukrainian flag decals but had nothing at all to say about the U.S.-sponsored Saudi genocide in Yemen these past eight years get really annoyed when they’re reminded of this inconsistency. These same people want the international community to shun and isolate Russia, but can’t say whether the United States deserves the same punishment for its numerous 21st century war crimes in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Libya.
actually, according to formal sentential logic, hyprocrisy is irrelevant and moreover not sufficient reason to dismiss a piece of argumentation. unfortunately, formal logic has nothing to do with common sense or feelings.
actually, according to formal sentential logic, hyprocrisy is irrelevant and moreover not sufficient reason to dismiss a piece of argumentation. unfortunately, formal logic has nothing to do with common sense or feelings.