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"Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 9:11 am
by dolomite
So "whataboutism" is a term bandied about whenever (insert political party) wants to refute a political argument when there is no basis in fact to do so.
So when an attorney looks up a historic law case and presents his reasoning in court, I can't imagine the opposing attorney shouting "WHATABOUTISM"!! As if the presiding judge will not allow the testimony to stand up in court.
LOL
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 9:13 am
by ousdahl
I dunno if judicial precedent is quite the same as trying to normalize Trump because Cankles.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 9:14 am
by dolomite
ousdahl wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 9:13 am
I dunno if judicial precedent is quite the same as trying to normalize Trump because Cankles.
or vice-versa.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 9:15 am
by ousdahl
huh?
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 12:53 pm
by defixione
ousdahl wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 9:15 amhuh?
lmao
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:42 pm
by seahawk
Did I miss out on something and this is now a court and not a discussion forum?
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 6:20 pm
by dolomite
seahawk wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:42 pm
Did I miss out on something and this is now a court and not a discussion forum?
We're just discussing apples and oranges.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 7:14 pm
by Deleted User 62
dolomite wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 6:20 pm
seahawk wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:42 pm
Did I miss out on something and this is now a court and not a discussion forum?
I am just discussing apples and oranges.
No one else can figure out exactly how in the fuck my comment is relevant
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 12:15 am
by dolomite
Not everyone on these boards understands metaphors.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 12:59 am
by defixione
Especially you.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:32 am
by dolomite
Personal responsibility—remember that?
Whataboutism is worrisome because it pushes aside personal responsibility. Apologies—at least apologies done right—seem to be a dying breed when everyone seems to point fingers and dodges, ducks, or dances around any admission that they may not be perfect. Might someone be hypocritical calling you out for something they’ve done too? Yes, but that doesn’t excuse your refusal to act responsibly and offer a genuine, thoughtful apology.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/whataboutisms/
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:39 am
by Deleted User 89
you should send that to your leader
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 11:15 am
by dolomite
TraditionKU wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:39 am
you should send that to your leader
Like it or not, your leader too. But if not I feel sad for you.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 3:04 pm
by defixione
Impossible. Trumpians have a low level ability of feeling compassion or empathy and make most of their decisions based on fear.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 4:32 pm
by dolomite
defixione wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 3:04 pm
Impossible. Trumpians have a low level ability of feeling compassion or empathy and make most of their decisions based on fear.
And the Dems weren't afraid of letting Kavanaugh join the Supreme Court? (example of fear)
Trump has compassion, look at his pardon of 1st Lt Behanna. (example of compassion)
Your turn
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 6:40 pm
by Deleted User 62
Pardon of a convicted war criminal.
Seems to fit the pattern.
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 8:20 pm
by defixione
dolomite wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 4:32 pm
defixione wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 3:04 pm
Impossible. Trumpians have a low level ability of feeling compassion or empathy and make most of their decisions based on fear.
And the Dems weren't afraid of letting Kavanaugh join the Supreme Court? (example of fear)
Trump has compassion, look at his pardon of 1st Lt Behanna. (example of compassion)
Your turn
Do you not comprehend anything you read?
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:05 pm
by Geezer
jeepinjayhawk wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 6:40 pm
Pardon of a convicted war criminal.
Seems to fit the pattern.
Good Lord
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:18 pm
by dolomite
I prefer mog
Re: "Whataboutism"
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:22 pm
by Deleted User 62
Geezer wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:05 pm
jeepinjayhawk wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 6:40 pm
Pardon of a convicted war criminal.
Seems to fit the pattern.
Good Lord
You disagree?