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whataboutism is good (lemmy.ml)
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If someone claims they're driven by a moral principle, then you check they're consistent about the principle.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't think your example really fits the definition of whataboutism. That's just calling out hypocrisy

"I'm too full to finish my meal"

"But there are kids starving in Africa!"

That's whataboutism. Bringing up a counterpoint that sounds relevant but actually isn't.