For Far Too Many Whataboutism Has Become Their Default Position

Allegations of past and present wrongdoing, whether true or not, are not a valid response to current misconduct, stupidity, or cruelty.

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Source: Whataboutism : FunnyandSad (reddit.com)

Possibly the most glaring symptom of the current intellectual laziness and cynicism infecting our body politic is whataboutism. If…

Craig Axford

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M.A. in Environment and Management and undergraduate degrees in Anthropology & Environmental Studies. Living in Moab, Utah. A generalist, not a specialist.

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