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BaronChocula

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15. Evidence you had an impact

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 01:40 PM

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He walked away instead of retorting with something that began with "well Biden..." This is telling since the cult (which is what it is) is programmed to Gish gallop with lies and false equivalences when presented with political truths they dislike. In not doing this, it sounds like he's in the process of becoming dispirited. And you contributed to that trend.

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I had a discussion with a right-winger last night about The Felon [View all] lastlib Tuesday OP

But when I call him a fascist, I'm also doing it because I don't like him! biophile Tuesday #1

To be more accurate TexLaProgressive 21 hrs ago #41

We need a new word - maybe "fasc-hole"... 3catwoman3 17 hrs ago #47

You're one of those "elitists" like Hillary, you read & think on purpose SheltieLover Tuesday #2

...I haven't done this yet... thomski64 Tuesday #3

I think that Jonathan Swift said it best. markodochartaigh Tuesday #4

You used big words The Blue Flower Tuesday #5

You likely lost him at "I've read ..." Metaphorical Tuesday #6

Wish I could give this a couple dozen recs! lastlib Tuesday #7

"Trump does not appeal to deep thinkers" area51 Tuesday #36

Shouldn't have bothered. Aristus Tuesday #8

I wasn't going to waste any more time or energy on him.... lastlib Tuesday #9

You lost him at the word college! They resent all educated beings. Hope22 Tuesday #10

Good on you for trying but specifics would have been nice. This guy probably never even heard of the people you Fil1957 Tuesday #11

I have always loved to look up the origins of words. Zackzzzz Tuesday #16

It's actually not a joke. Anglo-Saxon rooted words are typically shorter and simpler. Norman French words on the other Fil1957 Tuesday #18

Yes. And Thank you for your examples. Zackzzzz Tuesday #27

no satisfaction....... Celerity Tuesday #30

mutton, sheep.... reACTIONary Tuesday #35

They don't know the definition of fascism. Puppyjive Tuesday #12

I would have asked him if he knew the definition of fascism kimbutgar Tuesday #13

My method is now to engage them; ask them to explain themselves. maxsolomon Tuesday #14

Evidence you had an impact BaronChocula Tuesday #15

Creator of Godwin's Law Says the Hitler Comparison [to the POS] Is Apt Stargleamer Tuesday #17

I've heard of one way that sometimes works is to ask the Maga why they voted for him and listen as best you can without Fil1957 Tuesday #19

If he had replied, I can only imagine... Grokenstein Tuesday #20

Can they ever deal with it? Their brains are thoroughly washed. live love laugh Tuesday #21

For a long time I avoided using the word fascist or Nazi. But if it walks, quacks, and flies like a Nazi, it's a Nazi. flashman13 Tuesday #22

I can almost LilElf70 Tuesday #23

I have a Republican relative who's more and more unhappy with Trump. Another Trumper in the family highplainsdem Tuesday #24

No fair!!! Facts and truth have a liberal bias! Montauk6 Tuesday #25

My question is always how did so many Americans get brainwashed enough to support Trump in the first place. PatrickforB Tuesday #26

This message was self-deleted by its author 3Hotdogs Tuesday #32

I gotta disagree with you on Obama had the votes. He did until Ted Kennedy died. 3Hotdogs Tuesday #33

I hear you and you are not wrong. But why didn't Obama do what he did AND ALSO say ACA was a half measure until PatrickforB 20 hrs ago #43

All of us popsdenver Tuesday #28

They avoid the truth like it's death coming for them. Buddyzbuddy Tuesday #29

While I lack your erudition, madamesilverspurs Tuesday #31

I believe the beginning of fascism in the country was in the 1820's, with the gub'mint subsidizing the building of 3Hotdogs Tuesday #34

"fascist" is a hard thing to pin down rampartd Yesterday #37

Better? "All right. - prove me wrong!" Grins Yesterday #38

And this is where we are... Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #39

Well, nobody likes to have to admit they were wrong. calimary 19 hrs ago #45

It doesn't matter D_Master81 22 hrs ago #40

Trump Normalization Syndrome Zambero 18 hrs ago #46

Short answer to the moron. House of Roberts 21 hrs ago #42

One of the biggest flaws in Democracy... LPBBEAR 19 hrs ago #44