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OAITW r.2.0

(32,606 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:11 PM Mar 2020

Socratic Method.

Here is the link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method

hmmmm, is this the process to destroy Donald Trump's Base.....from the ground, up?

On edit....that is how I learned, from superior arguments. I think it is called education, today.

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Socratic Method. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 OP
Talking Logic to them is like talking in a foreign language. no_hypocrisy Mar 2020 #1
Key is to engage. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #3
Fact free, evidence free, cult based mob thought Arthur_Frain Mar 2020 #2
See my comment at 3. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #4
Sorry. I'm reaching the "point and laugh" stage. Arthur_Frain Mar 2020 #5
Totally understand your frustration. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #6
Does a better argument mean anything today? OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #7

no_hypocrisy

(55,380 posts)
1. Talking Logic to them is like talking in a foreign language.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:14 PM
Mar 2020

They don't get anything except for Logical Fallacies masquerading as Logic.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,606 posts)
3. Key is to engage.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:18 PM
Mar 2020

Start small - challenge obvious BS that injects lies into our national consciousness. Stand up to lies. Courage needed.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,606 posts)
4. See my comment at 3.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:20 PM
Mar 2020

Of course we can change the conversation and win on facts. It takes all of us who hear bullshit to say "bullshit" and be prepared to back it with the truth. Otherwise, fuck us.

Arthur_Frain

(2,406 posts)
5. Sorry. I'm reaching the "point and laugh" stage.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:30 PM
Mar 2020

I’ve listened to one too many attempts to double down on lies with more lies I guess. Don’t even want to play with these people any more.

OAITW r.2.0

(32,606 posts)
6. Totally understand your frustration.
Fri Mar 13, 2020, 09:35 PM
Mar 2020

I think most Democrats, DUers, moderates, sane people understand this world better than 3 dimensional Republicans. Sadly, they haven't figured the 4th dimension out yet.

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