[zepto]

I am guessing that this is downvoted because it makes both sides look equally bad, and ‘bothsidesism’ is often considered problematic.

Can anyone comment on whether my guess is accurate?

[greenduck]

Didn't downvote, but outside of the internet this just doesn't correspond to my reality. Combine that with the perception of pushing a "both sides are bad" narrative makes it seem like a partisan statement used to justify any hatred towards the other side of the aisle.

[zepto]

Thanks - helps to confirm my guess.