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Problem is what they think is "proof" RazzleCat Apr 2018 #1
So true. They have a pretty low bar for what qualifies as "truth" or "fact." n/t Beartracks Apr 2018 #2
A very low bar. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #3
"a comment that they heard it from their friend who has the proof. " dixiegrrrrl Apr 2018 #24
Usually, they're satisfied to retort with... forgotmylogin Apr 2018 #39
Exactly. Ever ask a Christian for proof about their religious claims? stopbush Apr 2018 #28
100% Runningdawg Apr 2018 #30
That's what my conservative friend does mitch96 Apr 2018 #35
This country Meowmee Apr 2018 #4
Unfortunately you are handing them the microphone and now have to wait for them to grantcart Apr 2018 #5
Yes, and that strikes their technique dead in its tracks. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #19
My problem is I can't remember all the facts to disprove them mitch96 Apr 2018 #36
Agree,it is most useful with right wingers. But sometimes it is useful with others. Hoyt Apr 2018 #6
I like "who told you that?" (works great online too) progree Apr 2018 #7
I like that one. Initech Apr 2018 #8
Trouble is most all of that shit is based on faith. TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #9
Why this works: Fake news sharing in US is a rightwing thing, says study CousinIT Apr 2018 #10
Wishfull thinking. Captain Stern Apr 2018 #11
I've found that if I say, "I'll show you the proof" people will say, 'NO" Maraya1969 Apr 2018 #12
Just dont bother posting to Snopes, Politifact or any fact checking service Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2018 #13
I find it very effective Mr.Bill Apr 2018 #14
Theres always that! Initech Apr 2018 #15
Yep. dogknob Apr 2018 #38
Your fallacy is that you are assuming logic works. airplaneman Apr 2018 #16
"counter-techniques" - Look at Trump. He flat out lies. keithbvadu2 Apr 2018 #17
That is true- they have no logic! Initech Apr 2018 #18
At best all it does is make them go away. KentuckyWoman Apr 2018 #20
The RWNJs also use this tactic FakeNoose Apr 2018 #21
You're probably right that it won't stop RWers BUT... WePurrsevere Apr 2018 #31
Whatever source you use for proof, Mr.Bill Apr 2018 #43
And here I thought the seven words were going to be spike jones Apr 2018 #22
No but I like that one! Initech Apr 2018 #23
That does make sense EricMaundry Apr 2018 #25
+1 mitch96 Apr 2018 #37
That's your book-learnin' talkin'. DetlefK Apr 2018 #26
That's my standard response to the religious as well. Reality and science are not their thing. flibbitygiblets Apr 2018 #27
I like to add HAB911 Apr 2018 #29
My favorite thing to do is to feign hyper attentive bright eyed interest. LSFL Apr 2018 #32
show me proof from acknowledged LEGITIMATE, RELIABLE sources (inforwars, breitbart, fox, niyad Apr 2018 #33
Or unfriend them or block their posts from showing up in your newsfeed IronLionZion Apr 2018 #34
Proof for them is their uncle Bob heard their uncle Ray say it so they know it's true. harun Apr 2018 #40
Right-wingers are very selective about their leaps of faith. sandensea Apr 2018 #41
Been there, tried that... mreilly Apr 2018 #42
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