Also called moral equivalency and used in partisan politics in the US for a VERY long time...by Democrats. Does that mean they are also in collusion with Putin?
Your evidence is tenuous and circumstantial, not overwhelming.
So what does it say about a persons intellect and arguments, that an introduction of additional information would require insulting the person who took the trouble to do so?
Perhaps you could ponder the rationale that would lead you to think attacking someone in such a puerile way would not diminish your credibility.
So you're going to double down on your fallacy with another fallacy, now? Really? :roll:
"...When O'Reilly countered that "Putin is a killer," Trump responded, "There are a lot of killers. You got a lot of killers. What, you think our country is so innocent?"
This particular brand of changing the subject is called "whataboutism" — a simple rhetorical tactic heavily used by the Soviet Union and, later, Russia. And its use in Russia helps illustrate how it could be such a useful tool now, in America. As Russian political experts told NPR, it's an attractive tactic for populists in particular, allowing them to be vague but appear straight-talking at the same time.
A schoolyard taunt, brought to a global level
The idea behind whataboutism is simple: Party A accuses Party B of doing something bad. Party B responds by changing the subject and pointing out one of Party A's faults — "Yeah? Well what about that bad thing you did?" (Hence the name.)
It's not exactly a complicated tactic — any grade-schooler can master the "yeah-well-you-suck-too-so-there" defense. But it came to be associated with the USSR because of the Soviet Union's heavy reliance upon whataboutism throughout the Cold War and afterward, as Russia...."
Trump Embraces One Of Russia's Favorite Propaganda Tactics ? Whataboutism : NPR
You seem to use the 'whataboutism' tactic to change the subject quite a bit, hanger4. In fact, you talk just like a Russian tool.
For your viewing pleasure....
Trump's campaign tactics, trolls strengthened Russia's election meddling, expert says - ABC News
You're not going to find stories on GOPs trying to change the rules for allocating electoral college votes in NE, NH, MN, VA, MI and PA on a right-wing site.
It's being called gerrymandering the electoral college and would have given trump 5 more EVs in MN and 6 more EVs in VA, both Clinton states.
Nor will you find stories on court battles over GOP gerrymandered maps being ruled unconstitutional on RW sites .
Maybe Israel should investigate that. It was their election. What about our election? Should we not investigate because....look, Obama!
False equivalencies and attack the messenger is all you seem to do. Thats not evidence...its fallacy. I'm not surprised you don't know the difference, OC. The Russian's depend on low information dupes to spread their lies and propaganda...and you're perfect for the part.
Your Republicans invented false equivalency as we know it on 11/4/2008 .
I haven't changed the subject Moot, simply mentioned that the Obama administration essentially did the the same in Israel and you could careless. Consistency Moot, consistency.
That's my point. You are basing your belief on a false equivalency already.
How many years was Benghazi investigated with no evidence of wrongdoing? Where was your outrage then?
How many years did Hillary fail to comply with all relevant docs ??
So what part of "whataboutism" don't you understand? This thread isn't about Obama....comrade. It's about the Russians meddling in OUR election. So you can either talk about that...or go away. Comprende?
How many years of tax returns has djt shown us, after his promises? trump is writing DEM campaign ads for elections from 5.2.17 until 11.6.18 .
Irrelevant
Will remain relevant for the next 18+ months and be an albatross for every GOP candidate ;
Thats what social media is good for....posting stories the GOP try to avoid and don't want their voters to see. Why not, thats what the Russians did?
The headlines are exploding with the Russian meddling in the US election...and it's going to be very difficult for anyone to ignore it.
It's irrelevant to my response to your post.
Your diversion is noted.
Nuh uh...you are. :roll:
Are you sure trump's taxes aren't related to Russia ?
It's not a matter of "but Obama", it's a matter of consistency. Don't complain about one while ignoring the same in another.
I'm sure Hillary's failure to comply to the Bengahazi hearings is not relevant to Trumps personal tax returns.
:roll:
The elections in Israel are of no concern to me as I am not Israeli. I am an American, therefore elections here do concern me.
Are you missing the point intentionally or is it over your head ??
You're complaining about Russia meddling yet could careless when the US does the same.
Do you understand the meaning of hypocrisy ??
Clinton did testify to the commission. Will Trump testify to this one?
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