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The problem with whataboutism is that it almost always ignores key details to draw false equivalencies by relying on sensationalist headlines.
In this instance, @Swanee was criticizing the lack of qualifications for a key cabinet member who is writing 'shoot first and ask questions later' policies. Then @Yardstick made a comparison to someone who was extremely qualified, but failed to communicate medical issues to proper channels. Lloyd Austin and his staff committed an error in judgment, which is not the same as someone being way in over their head.
LLoyd Austin also implemented all 8 process improvement recommendations of the independent report after the fact.
In this instance, @Swanee was criticizing the lack of qualifications for a key cabinet member who is writing 'shoot first and ask questions later' policies. Then @Yardstick made a comparison to someone who was extremely qualified, but failed to communicate medical issues to proper channels. Lloyd Austin and his staff committed an error in judgment, which is not the same as someone being way in over their head.
LLoyd Austin also implemented all 8 process improvement recommendations of the independent report after the fact.