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What’s hilarious to me is that OP has a deliberate “this is only about one situation” and then defends how the other obvious situation isn’t that.
From a .ml user.
Curious.
Now I’m no supporter of genocide by anyone, and definitely not a Zionist, but it’s strange how when talking about Israel (by this user) there is nothing else, in fact you’ll be argued down by them if you see this comic as talking about anything but what they think.
Anyways….
This comic is about the USA.
This comic is about Canada.
This comic is about Australia.
This comic is about basically every African nation, South Africa especially.
This comic is about Russia, this comic is about the Soviet Union.
This comic is about Israel.
This comic is about a number of current conflicts.
This comic is about a number of past conflicts.
This comic is about raw Kalkite being mined from Gorman.
Peak whataboutism
I am begging reddit debate lords to stop treating the wikipedia page on logical fallacies like a list of magic incantations.
Stalking me now?
What does Israel have to do with this? It's obviously a Ukraine/Russia meme. Stop trying to make everything about your pet issue.
My dude I think you’re misunderstanding me and this post, read the comments and then come back and see if you can take my meaning.
The OP is making a point of saying this isn’t about Russia/Ukraine in any way and how can we even be so dumb as to think that.
Your criticism ought to be aimed at OP, Israel IS their pet project
Yep, that's the joke
Looks like you fell victim to Poe's law.
You’re going to have to explain what the joke is for those of us too dumb to get it.
Their initial reply to you is sarcastic. They were agreeing with you, not arguing with you
Yeah well in my defense I’m too dumb to get that
I didn't realize you were both sidesing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Nor that Russia was doing settler colonialism. Very wise of you.
Ah. It's just a good old annexation. That's totally fine.
I'll remember that when my stupid country makes an attempt to annex Canada... Which is not invading their home, because it's not settler colonialism?
So if Putin slaughtered all Ukrainian civilians you'd not be any more upset?
To understand the terminology and why it's important: On 'Arab Colonialism'
...Okay.
First of, of course I would. What would make you think I wouldn't? I'm upset with how many civilians are dying now. And I'm upset with genocides elsewhere.
Second. How does that stop this meme from applying to Russia/Ukraine?
Because third panel wants to live in their house not take over their country
Again. I will remember this when the US more seriously talks up 'taking over' Canada; but not living in their house. Not a crisis of imperialist aggression, by that argument, unless you wish to clarify?