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It’s all posturing (i.imgur.com)
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[–] LearysFlyingSaucer@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Of course, why else would China build their country so close to all those US military bases. Such agression

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

I shouldn't defend myself from China because the USA built bases, is that your argument?

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

whatabout

[–] nonsense_boyo@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 year ago

I think it pretty clear they're just responding to this part of your comment and arguing the opposite. (Which is correct.)

...the Chinese government, who is currently waging cold war against Western states.

[–] absentthereaper@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Fallacist's Fallacy. Or, how about actually have a response rather than just trying to flag the play and strut around like you won.