The sites are sometimes used to deport prisoners. And researchers found evidence of disturbed earth on two recent occasions consistent with mass graves.
Whataboutism isn’t necessarily wrong. it’s literally pointing out that something else (just as bad or wose) happened.
Having “whataboutism” as a sole argument however is a clear sign you’ve got nothing interesting or any strong argument to add. It’s pretty much an admission the other party is right but you want the last word with a snarky one-liner. Have the last word if that makes you feel better, I’m still right.
And yes, when you want to pretend like you’re a paragon of virtue, I should expect you to be an actual model to follow instead of pointing out that “Russia has prisons”. The entire article is literally whataboutism, mate.
The most carceralised country on the planet and in the history of mankind has identified detention sites, has it?
whatabout… ;)
Whataboutism isn’t necessarily wrong. it’s literally pointing out that something else (just as bad or wose) happened.
Having “whataboutism” as a sole argument however is a clear sign you’ve got nothing interesting or any strong argument to add. It’s pretty much an admission the other party is right but you want the last word with a snarky one-liner. Have the last word if that makes you feel better, I’m still right.
And yes, when you want to pretend like you’re a paragon of virtue, I should expect you to be an actual model to follow instead of pointing out that “Russia has prisons”. The entire article is literally whataboutism, mate.