Russia a pariah state, as opposed to the US. Good thing freedom won and the US was allowed to host.
Like antisemitism, its overuse has rendered it toothless.
"Putin's apologist" as a smear on those who reject the mainstream narrative about Ukraine war (even if highly critical of Russia/Putin) is a better match.
Factually false. It's a logical fallacy, because you're attempting to manipulate the audience without actually responding to the claim.
> Like antisemitism, its overuse has rendered it toothless.
Also factually false. "Antisemitism" has no agreed-upon definition. "Whataboutism" has a very concrete and well agreed-upon definition: deflecting a an argument by responding with a counter-accusation that is intended to mirror the perceived accusation.
Your whole comment as manipulative, though, so it's not surprising that you would get the definition wrong.
That Russia is worse should not shield the US from criticism.
Preferably somewhere with a suitably powerless population like Greenland or Gaza.
Randomly shooting up small boats also demonstrates our lawless intentions at limited risk.
It's colonialism for cowards. Looks great on social media.