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		jacquesm 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: US Ends Support For Ukrainian F-16s How aboutism, is that a variation on whataboutism?

ssssvd 10 months ago | [–]

I brought both so you wouldn’t have to stress over which one to deflect with.

FpUser 10 months ago | | [–]

No, it is a variation of exposing hypocrites.

keybored 10 months ago | [–]

Whataboutism is a legitimate rhetorical tactic. Without it we would just be exploring hegemonic (and hypocritical) talking points, forever.

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