Re:Helping Ukraine
by wbsss4412 on Wednesday March 02, 2022 @12:22PM
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I don’t think this rises to that level.
OP clearly states that they think showing support for Ukraine is a good thing. Typically we consider whataboutism to be bad because it’s purpose as a rhetorical device is to deflect away criticism, but that isn’t what OP is doing.
As such it is quite relevant and germane to this discussion. The way the western press is treating this conflict stands in stark contrast to others that do not take place in Europe.
OP clearly states that they think showing support for Ukraine is a good thing. Typically we consider whataboutism to be bad because it’s purpose as a rhetorical device is to deflect away criticism, but that isn’t what OP is doing.
As such it is quite relevant and germane to this discussion. The way the western press is treating this conflict stands in stark contrast to others that do not take place in Europe.