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In reply to the discussion: 7 words that can stop any right wing talking point or conspiracy theory [View all]TheSmarterDog
(794 posts)9. Trouble is most all of that shit is based on faith.
No proof required.
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7 words that can stop any right wing talking point or conspiracy theory [View all]
Initech
Apr 2018
OP
So true. They have a pretty low bar for what qualifies as "truth" or "fact." n/t
Beartracks
Apr 2018
#2
Unfortunately you are handing them the microphone and now have to wait for them to
grantcart
Apr 2018
#5
Agree,it is most useful with right wingers. But sometimes it is useful with others.
Hoyt
Apr 2018
#6
Just dont bother posting to Snopes, Politifact or any fact checking service
Tommy_Carcetti
Apr 2018
#13
That's my standard response to the religious as well. Reality and science are not their thing.
flibbitygiblets
Apr 2018
#27
show me proof from acknowledged LEGITIMATE, RELIABLE sources (inforwars, breitbart, fox,
niyad
Apr 2018
#33