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

Mon Jul 1, 2019, 02:05 PM

LanternWaste (37,748 posts)

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
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

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