How can you communicate with someone that is too close-minded to hear the facts?

[KansDem]

23. I used to listen to them and engage in "friendly debate."

Usually the debate would end with them saying, "Well, we can agree to disagree" and that's that.

Now I just call them "stupid" and walk away.

For example, recently I have "debates" about"
Social Security--the other person said it was "welfare." I said it wasn't and that it is an insurance policy. He said "No, it's welfare." I compared it to his auto, life, home, and health insurance. We all pay premiums and it's there for when we need it. He said, "No, it's welfare." I said, "You're stupid," and walked away.

"Tax cuts create jobs"--I debated this right-wing canard with someone who swore up and down that cutting taxes will create jobs. I said "No, that doesn't work. We tried that with Reagan's "Trickle Down" (30 years) and Bush's tax cuts for the rich (10 years) and we have one of the the highest unemployment rates in recent memory. He said, "No, tax cuts will stimulate the economy." I said, "No, we tried that. It didn't work." Finally I said, "I have facts and experience on the side of my argument. You have nothing. You're stupid," and walked away.

Sorry, but I just don't want to f*ck with them anymore...