you are getting the deflection backwards. the comparison is very necessary when the problems and contradictions in the countries being smeared pale in comparison.
and when the real intention is to weaken any challenge to us hegemony, not save anyone or spread any kind of democracy.
umbrella@lemmy.ml 4 hours ago
whataboutism is a thought-terminating cliche.
it ends up a very effective way of shutting down comparison between them. it doesn’t look good in many ways.
artyom@piefed.social 4 hours ago
The whole point is that there is no comparison necessary. It’s nothing but a deflection.
umbrella@lemmy.ml 4 hours ago
you are getting the deflection backwards. the comparison is very necessary when the problems and contradictions in the countries being smeared pale in comparison.
and when the real intention is to weaken any challenge to us hegemony, not save anyone or spread any kind of democracy.