You know whataboutism isn't an actual logical fallacy and was originally used in defense of British colonialism "well the IRA also does bad things" right?

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Again, my point was that people should focus on themselves and what their countries are doing. Your "well the IRA also does bad things" is precisely the kind of deflection I'm arguing against.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml -4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm replying to the person you're replying to.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml -5 points 2 years ago

Ah gotcha