Israel/Palestine

The Magistrate

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11. Now That's Mere 'Both-Sides-Ism' Ma'am

Thu Dec 28, 2023, 04:39 PM

Dec 2023

And no more true in this instance then when the Times alleges both sides have a problem with radical Representatives, citing Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Marge Green as examples.

What you do not like is not 'whataboutism', it is the old advertising technique of 'compare and contrast'. Deoderant X fails in two hours, our brand keeps you minty fresh all day long! That you do not like its employment is understandable, as one side comes out looking far worse than the other on dispassionate examination of events.

"The willfully ignorant can't be taught. The stupid can't be reasoned with. The moral cretin can't be rescued."

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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