You are viewing a single thread.
View all comments View context
1 point

There is nowhere that defines whataboutism with that restriction. You guys are so deep in the sand you’re pulling out literal propaganda techniques to manufacture consent.

permalink
report
parent
reply
0 points

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism

Here try this^^

Or just google “what is a whataboutism” and take your pick.

Basically, take the argument against you, and accuse your opposition, or someone else of the same thing.

permalink
report
parent
reply
3 points

The wiki article does not support what you’re saying. It even suggests 2 other methods, accusations of double standards, and hypocrisy. The main point is to distract from the actual conversation by using an accusation.

Actually try reading your sources.

permalink
report
parent
reply
0 points

Common accusations include double standards, and hypocrisy, but it can also be used to relativize criticism of one’s own viewpoints or behaviors. (A: “Long-term unemployment often means poverty in Germany.” B: “And what about the starving in Africa and Asia?”).

Might as well quote the relevant section.

Well would you look at that, there it is laying out exactly what I said. Deflection of an argument by accusing someone else of the same thing.

Stating that you’re voting for Biden because Trump is a Fascist wannabe dictator is not a whataboutism.

permalink
report
parent
reply

Political Memes

!politicalmemes@lemmy.world

Create post

Welcome to politcal memes!

These are our rules:

Be civil

Jokes are okay, but don’t intentionally harass or disturb any member of our community. Sexism, racism and bigotry are not allowed. Good faith argumentation only. No posts discouraging people to vote or shaming people for voting.

No misinformation

Don’t post any intentional misinformation. When asked by mods, provide sources for any claims you make.

Posts should be memes

Random pictures do not qualify as memes. Relevance to politics is required.

No bots, spam or self-promotion

Follow instance rules, ask for your bot to be allowed on this community.

Community stats

  • 8.8K

    Monthly active users

  • 2.2K

    Posts

  • 64K

    Comments