whataboutism

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16:56 Nov 22, 2019
English to Albanian translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Government / Politics
Additional field(s): History, Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc., Journalism
English term or phrase: whataboutism
Definition from Merriam-Webster:
The rhetorical technique or practice by reversing the accusation, arguing that an opponent is guilty of an offense just as egregious or worse. Also known as "whataboutery".

Example sentence(s):
  • Fears of impending whataboutism do not appear to have been exaggerated. Pundits have been noticing Trump’s proclivity for the “what about” defense for months. Even since taking office, the president has been quick to respond to accusations of collusion or corruption by pointing to the alleged misdeeds of his former opponent, Hillary Clinton. HuffPost
  • For a nanosecond, especially to an uncritical listener, this stab at logic might seem interesting, even thought-provoking, and that’s why it’s a useful political tool. Whataboutism appears to broaden context, to offer a counterpoint, when really it’s diverting blame, muddying the waters and confusing the hell out of rational listeners. Washington Post
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4akuzë retorike
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akuzë retorike


Definition from own experience or research:
Akuza retorike (ose kundërakuza retorike) është një teknikë apo praktikë retorike që përdoret për të mbuluar akuzat ndaj vetes duke e kundërakuzuar kundërshtarin si fajtor për një shkelje tjetër ndoshta edhe më të rëndë sa ajo për të cilën akuzohet personi vetë.

Example sentence(s):
  • Dhe sërish askush nuk do ta marrë guximin e kontestimit të rezultatit të zgjedhjeve. Do të ketë vetëm akuza retorike të humbëseve për parregullsitë që i kanë dëmtuar. E kemi dëgjuar këtë këngë me refrenin: “Zgjedhjet nuk kanë qenë në rregull, ashiqare na është vjedhur vota, por për hir të proceseve, i pranojmë rezultatet e zgjedhjeve”. - NOA  
  • Sot, në këtë Kuvend të Republikës së Kosovës pati shumë akuza retorike dhe elektorale ndaj presidentit Hashim Thaçi dhe këto akuza e kjo retorikë janë treguesi më i mirë që presidenti Hashim Thaçi është shndërruar në një kompleks të tmerrshëm për dikë këtu. - Instituti Demokratik i Kosovës  
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