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In reply to the discussion: Just had a terrible confrontation w/ a friend: Damn Fox "news" to hell! [View all]WhiskeyWulf
(569 posts)I have a couple of unavoidable Trump-cultists* in my life, one of whom repeatedly attempts to start political arguments with me even though I've said many times that I'm just not willing to discuss politics with him. There's no way to get through to them, because they don't care about evidence or proof; they watch Fox because it's emotionally satisfying, not because they offer truth. And I've pointed that out to this guy -- that he's letting Fox manipulate him emotionally even though their claims are easily debunked. Since he also thinks of himself as a Christian (though not active in any church), I've tried telling him that the Trump-worship is a form of idolatry. That should give an actual Christian pause, right? At least for a moment? But no. He just doesn't care. It's so frustrating. I'm sorry your friend is putting you through it, too.
*Studying cults has been a hobby of mine since I was in my early 20s, so about thirty years. I don't think it's exaggerating or inaccurate at all to describe right-wingers as a cult at this point.