Israel/Palestine

OilemFirchen

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7. I see no reason why we can't agree about that.

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 04:28 PM

Dec 2023

But this is a war resulting from an offensive attack, where the response is a defensive one. So, for example, one can decry the IDF's accidental use of improper munitions (for which they've apologized) while noting that the action was in an attempt to kill Hamas soldiers... because they're the enemy... because Hamas killed, raped, maimed and kidnapped Israelis. That's simply the truth. Absolutely relevant and absolutely not a whataboutism.

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I've seen whataboutism used whenever the IDF is criticized. [View all] Lunabell Dec 2023 OP

Nope. OilemFirchen Dec 2023 #1

But, whatabout hamas? Lunabell Dec 2023 #2

Probably not. OilemFirchen Dec 2023 #3

Why can't we agree that horrible actions have taken place on both sides? Lunabell Dec 2023 #4

I see no reason why we can't agree about that. OilemFirchen Dec 2023 #7

Whataboutisms abound from both sides. Lunabell Dec 2023 #9

Exactly: when caught in the act, deflect. marble falls Dec 2023 #12

The whataboutism that makes me shake my head is the defenders of the IDF who insist on trying to talk Chainfire Dec 2023 #5

This Is So Cute The Magistrate Dec 2023 #6

There's whataboutism from both sides. Lunabell Dec 2023 #8

Now That's Mere 'Both-Sides-Ism' Ma'am The Magistrate Dec 2023 #11

Super meta as well. OilemFirchen Dec 2023 #10

The Claim It Was First Identified In The Early Seventies Does Make Me Grin The Magistrate Dec 2023 #13

It was great to see you sir! Lithos Jan 2024 #14