[hcta]

The idea of "whataboutism" as something not "okay" is a rhetorical manipulation tactic.

[mardifoufs]

I completely agree, I think that precedent matters. But again, that's just not how conversations go when it's the other side that's being discussed. Try bringing up the US in a Russia thread, here or elsewhere and you'll get that magic word on every single reply lol.

[hcta]

Then let us not descend to the level of our inferiors but maintain an intelligent standard of discussion. There is no reason to cry whataboutism which is what you are doing here in a roundabout way.

[greesil]

Staying on topic is a rhetorical manipulation tactic.

[hcta]

i have a local llm installed already but thanks