Bolton alleges in book that Trump tied Ukraine aid to investigations

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/whataboutism

[laylalex 7,300]

I know what whataboutism is. What I said is not whataboutism by that definition. If it is

 

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"respond(ing) to an argument or attack by changing the subject to focus on someone else’s misconduct"

then what I said does not fit that definition. I was in fact saying that the same entity (the White House) has on numerous occasions leaked. If anything, it's whenaboutism rather than whataboutism because it's the same entity. Nor was I attacking anything, I was just repeating something that is pretty well known about this administration -- it's leaky. Also, I'm not changing the subject. The subject is leaks from the White House, of which this Bolton leak is one.

 

I'm sure I'm guilty of emotionally harassing you and trying to break down your mental capacity by merely stating what I believe to be the case, since it's impossible to brook any differing point of view than yours. Or at least that's what I've gathered from the many circuits we've had so far on the Gaslight Express.

[Dashinka 24,895]

33 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

The transcript of Bolton's book. It was under review by the Whitehouse for security purposes. It was not meant to be put in the hands of the Times.

The department where Vindman’s twin brother works?  Besides, what did it say anyway?  What actually happened?  I guess thought crimes are bad now.

[90DayFinancier 910]

2 minutes ago, laylalex said:

I know what whataboutism is. What I said is not whataboutism by that definition. If it is

 

then what I said does not fit that definition. I was in fact saying that the same entity (the White House) has on numerous occasions leaked. If anything, it's whenaboutism rather than whataboutism because it's the same entity. Nor was I attacking anything, I was just repeating something that is pretty well known about this administration -- it's leaky. Also, I'm not changing the subject. The subject is leaks from the White House, of which this Bolton leak is one.

 

I'm sure I'm guilty of emotionally harassing you and trying to break down your mental capacity by merely stating what I believe to be the case, since it's impossible to brook any differing point of view than yours. Or at least that's what I've gathered from the many circuits we've had so far on the Gaslight Express.

Whataboutisms are the new gaslighting! 😆

1 minute ago, Bill & Katya said:

The department where Vindman’s twin brother works?  Besides, what did it say anyway?  What actually happened?  I guess thought crimes are bad now.

I have no idea what you are trying to say here. 

[90DayFinancier 910]

23 minutes ago, Burnt Reynolds said:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/whataboutism

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

32 minutes ago, laylalex said:

I know what whataboutism is. What I said is not whataboutism by that definition. If it is

 

then what I said does not fit that definition. I was in fact saying that the same entity (the White House) has on numerous occasions leaked. If anything, it's whenaboutism rather than whataboutism because it's the same entity. Nor was I attacking anything, I was just repeating something that is pretty well known about this administration -- it's leaky. Also, I'm not changing the subject. The subject is leaks from the White House, of which this Bolton leak is one.

 

I'm sure I'm guilty of emotionally harassing you and trying to break down your mental capacity by merely stating what I believe to be the case, since it's impossible to brook any differing point of view than yours. Or at least that's what I've gathered from the many circuits we've had so far on the Gaslight Express.

Sounds like quite an adventure you've concocted. Any movie deals yet?

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

1 hour ago, 90DayFinancier said:

Lord knows you have played THAT particular card here in CEHST many, many times.  Except it's called a "Trump card".  

That, or simply ignoring direct interrogatives.

[laylalex 7,300]

45 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

Lord knows you have played THAT particular card here in CEHST many, many times.  Except it's called a "Trump card".  

But I thought whataboutism was bad.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

1 hour ago, laylalex said:

But I thought whataboutism was bad.

Has nothing to do with what I posted in response to the "Hillary card".  What about?

[laylalex 7,300]

59 minutes ago, ALFKAD said:

Has nothing to do with what I posted in response to the "Hillary card".  What about?

You said 90Day plays the Trump card. So, she says, you're playing the Hillary card and the response is well, what about the Trump card you play all the time?

 

Just my interpretation. YMMV. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

40 minutes ago, laylalex said:

You said 90Day plays the Trump card. So, she says, you're playing the Hillary card and the response is well, what about the Trump card you play all the time?

 

Just my interpretation. YMMV. 

A) “She” isn’t.

2) His post wasn’t to me.

 

But the M.O. remains the same.

[laylalex 7,300]

I think I'm dealing with a whole crop of Delphic oracles these days. You don't need to be coy with me.  

[90DayFinancier 910]

1 hour ago, ALFKAD said:

Has nothing to do with what I posted in response to the "Hillary card".  What about?

Do you understand the concept of "whataboutisms"?

[laylalex 7,300]

6 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

Do you understand the concept of "whataboutisms"?

I hear there's a definition at dictionary.com.

 

SORRY!!!! I couldn't resist. By the way, this Sicilian sparkling wine my neighbor gave me today as a housewarming gift is actually not too bad! I'm usually meh about Italian sparkling wine, but this one isn't half bad. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

10 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

Do you understand the concept of "whataboutisms"?

You answer just ONE of my MANY direct questions to you, and I will consider responding to yours.