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In reply to the discussion: Because I'm not stupid. [View all]
 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
22. I respectively disagree
Mon Aug 26, 2019, 11:17 PM
Aug 2019

I agree with the OP, we need to make a snap decision and pick two paths:

1. Educate
2. Embarrass

Bluntly a person would be correct going the embarrassment route well over 80% of the time.

Seeing the person came out aggressive, I believe the OP made a decision that was 99.9% correct. Had the person provided any inkling that their mind could be changed, then you try to educate.

This can't be said enough, THEY ARE BAD, IGNORANT PEOPLE!

Edit: Sharedvalues in post 12 hit it. It may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary, they need to be punched between the eyes. Sometimes multiple times. Liberals don't get this, kind, nurturing doesn't work. It is why we can't comprehend anyone voting for tRump. Make it extremely uncomfortable for them and we can flip up to 20% of them.

Now are we using them, with out a doubt, but it is for their own good.

Because I'm not stupid. [View all] Goodheart Aug 2019 OP
You are nicer than I am. BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #1
Please try engaging in informed and polite dialog, elleng Aug 2019 #2
Doesn't help. Sorry. Goodheart Aug 2019 #3
Nope. It doesn't help. lunatica Aug 2019 #4
To what end? tia uponit7771 Aug 2019 #5
CHANGING MINDS, SAVING THE WORLD. elleng Aug 2019 #6
Unless there was something pithy and sharp there was going to change no minds in that setting ... uponit7771 Aug 2019 #8
In order for someone ro change his or her mind, soldierant Aug 2019 #55
Never works... In It to Win It Aug 2019 #7
Glad to hear that you try. elleng Aug 2019 #10
Ellen, love you, but let me talk about psych for a bit sharedvalues Aug 2019 #12
Thanks, sharedvalues. elleng Aug 2019 #13
:) sharedvalues Aug 2019 #15
Indeed it does! Teaching my grandkids now! elleng Aug 2019 #16
Great post. Goodheart Aug 2019 #18
It seems to me that the only time Ds get the attention of the Rs in Congress or public is when Ds in2herbs Aug 2019 #36
Great response. nt Ferrets are Cool Aug 2019 #41
It could all be in the way that line is delivered. calimary Aug 2019 #17
Right. See what sharedvalues said @ #12. elleng Aug 2019 #19
I respectively disagree rufus dog Aug 2019 #22
Kindness and nurturing is seen as weakness bigbrother05 Aug 2019 #34
Will not work on Trump supporters BlueJac Aug 2019 #38
Nope. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2019 #40
Agree. cwydro Aug 2019 #50
Thanks, cwydro. elleng Aug 2019 #51
Such as? I can tell them everything they rely on in life to survive is because of a Eliot Rosewater Aug 2019 #52
Yes. More reasons sharedvalues Aug 2019 #9
Nice. safeinOhio Aug 2019 #11
Exactly! dchill Aug 2019 #14
I've got the coffee mug that goes with your sweatshirt FakeNoose Aug 2019 #29
where can I get one? Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #30
Sorry I don't know :-) FakeNoose Aug 2019 #39
fake mugging! Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #44
I don't know for sure, soldierant Aug 2019 #56
thanks! Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #57
yvw /nt soldierant Aug 2019 #58
Perfectomundo!!!!! TruckFump Aug 2019 #43
Eliminate the blue text. Ligyron Aug 2019 #45
+1 This would make great OP! diva77 Aug 2019 #31
You could use a positive reason. mnhtnbb Aug 2019 #20
Um, not only no, but hell no! rufus dog Aug 2019 #25
They're not critical thinkers, they're slogan lovers. Goodheart Aug 2019 #32
For an interesting discussion of mnhtnbb Aug 2019 #33
See above. You're using a response for a Democrat on a Republican sharedvalues Aug 2019 #54
What was the reaction/follow up dialogue? robbob Aug 2019 #21
"I thought you were my friend." Goodheart Aug 2019 #23
Oh boo hoo! robbob Aug 2019 #24
Which proves you did the right thing rufus dog Aug 2019 #26
I bet they are all still talking about you and your temerity at that party. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #27
Uppitiness nt Xipe Totec Aug 2019 #28
Also you do not support a racist incompetent purposefully cruel president. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #35
I use "...like most people." JohnnyRingo Aug 2019 #37
Because I'm not a racist... TruckFump Aug 2019 #42
I listened to True Blue American Aug 2019 #47
1000+ True Blue American Aug 2019 #48
You did the right thing. Ligyron Aug 2019 #46
100% Proud Democrat. Not a follower, a leader. ffr Aug 2019 #49
My answer is because I'm not Russian. kairos12 Aug 2019 #53
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