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[-] ThirdConsul@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Whataboutism is only when the topic brought up has no direct relevance to the conversation.

I'm afraid you made that up.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism

it can also be used to relativize criticism of one's own viewpoints or behaviors

Oh, and

It sounds like you’re attempting to think critically though, which is a good starting point.

Ad hominem.

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