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maxsolomon

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5. Bless you for trying.

Reply to Moostache (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2025, 01:36 PM

Apr 2025

The short answer is that you can't change their minds with facts. They'll double down; too much ego is involved in refusing to admit fault. They might change their tune after their ox is gored, but likely not - they'll find an excuse.

This movie was enlightening: https://www.thebrainwashingofmydad.com/ The saddest part was that it was only his progressing dementia that allowed his family to deprogram him - by turning his radio to NPR.

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How do you fight willful stupidity? [View all] Moostache Apr 2025 OP

It is willful stupidity and criminal ignorance. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #1

I agree wholeheartedly on the so-called leadership in charge... Moostache Apr 2025 #2

The bottom feeders are also sociopaths in some ways. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #4

Going completely dark on MAGA family and ex friends works for me. 617Blue Apr 2025 #3

Bless you for trying. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #5

"Brainwashing" is of course the relevant term here. Once it has been accepted by the brainwashee for decades ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2025 #6

Liberals and Dems stood by while the RW built their Mediascape maxsolomon Apr 2025 #7