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by jnordonez 1992 days ago
To be fair, much of the problem starts with the exact brand of whataboutism you display in your comment.
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A clear double standard exists, and I'm pointing it out.
Fair enough, If your intention was not whataboutism, I would suggest choosing a more refined way to present your point. Currently the comment is structured such that it seems like you are attempting to justify the insurrection on Capitol Hill.
> it seems like you are attempting to justify the insurrection on Capitol Hill

What mental gymnastics led you to this conclusion? It's obvious that the comment was pointing out the double standard and hypocrisy that pervades this discussion.

>It's obvious that the comment was pointing out the double standard and hypocrisy that pervades this discussion.

What mental gymnastics led you to this conclusion? It's obvious his comment was attempting to justify the insurrection on Capitol Hill.