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In reply to the discussion: Whoopi Goldberg Advises AOC To 'Sit Still,' 'Learn The Job' Before 'Pooping On People' [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)something she said about Roman Polanski?
That's called Whataboutism. Whataboutism (also known as whataboutery) is a variant of the tu quoque logical fallacy that attempts to discredit an opponent's position by charging them with hypocrisy without directly refuting or disproving their argument.
Or try to discredit anyone who agrees with her by implying that they agree with everything she says? Whoopi doesn't have a manifesto that demands no dissent, unlike others.
And yes, she's a black woman, and your language to describe her sounds a bit like a MAGA hat would use about a black woman ("disgusting" ), especially one who is saying things that indicate she doesn't care if straight white men approve. (google Maxine Waters and Brenda Snipes for an eyeopener). Why do you use that language?
You think that because I posted a list of charities and progressive causes that she has actually DONE work for and with for DECADES and, you decide that I "brought up rape." That's a real stretch. You are bending over backwards to discredit someone who said something you don't like, and apparently hit a deep nerve in you. Dost thou protest too much?
No one said "all her comments are brilliant" - that's a strawman.
A twofer in one post!