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by _glsb 1102 days ago
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Pearl-clutching alone is not a valid justification to end a discussion.
It’s not pearl-clutching when you have seen missiles and drones flying towards your house like I have.
This "whataboutism" is perfectly valid, because it highlights double standards. Whataboutism isn't a blanket logical fallacy, it's applicable in certain scenarios.