China’s persecution of Uyghurs prompted the U.S. to ban Xinjiang imports. China found a way around it — by shipping more Uyghurs across the country.
  • Zorque@lemmy.worldEnglish
    214·
    3 days ago

    Right! You can cast doubt on their honesty by pointing out that they have lied before. That’s called evidence.

    However, saying they do the same thing as the other guy is not evidence of them lying. That’s whataboutism and ad hominem.

    • Rekorse@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      110·
      2 days ago

      “I like to find any reason to not listen or understand anyone who doesnt agree with me!”

    • C_raven@lemm.eeEnglish
      29·
      2 days ago

      I’m known to do something actively, constantly, and on purpose. When I accuse another person of doing that thing, its a very good reason to cast doubt on my claims and motives. That is a perfectly valid argument.