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6. They don't care

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Aug 24, 2017, 10:38 AM

Aug 2017

that he said there are very fine people on both sides.

How do you counteract that one?

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How to argue with Trump supporters? [View all] kentuck Aug 2017 OP

Fuck them all....I have no use for people who excuse those who coddle Nazis. Moostache Aug 2017 #1

Hear, hear Hayduke Bomgarte Aug 2017 #10

I read these people on Facebook.... kentuck Aug 2017 #37

Naa... mgardener Aug 2017 #54

Don't waste your time. Dulcinea Aug 2017 #43

You can't "fuck them all" Roy Rolling Aug 2017 #45

You have not been paying attention to politics since about 1984 have you? Moostache Aug 2017 #83

Hay Moo, Ima with you! 👍🙂 sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #89

+1 MILLION! raven mad Aug 2017 #95

When Trumpy is indicted and the House gets serious about impeachment, Eyeball_Kid Aug 2017 #2

One saving feature: Dale Neiburg Aug 2017 #7

Tell them he reminds you strongly of those dogs that run away Hortensis Aug 2017 #3

I disagree... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #4

Lol. That Russian woman who writes about living in an authoritarian Hortensis Aug 2017 #16

Yep all that other stuff is a cudgel to beat Democrats when they can use it. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2017 #81

He doesn't go to church and he speaks ill of America. kentuck Aug 2017 #5

He does that all the time, they don't care... Wounded Bear Aug 2017 #18

They do not care! sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #86

They don't care mainstreetonce Aug 2017 #6

That's one they don't care about. kentuck Aug 2017 #9

We are encouraged by various Resistance groups to engage them in polite, respectful conversation to BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #8

They believe nothing from the mainstream media. kentuck Aug 2017 #11

A 2X4 across the bridge of the nose would be most satisfying. gordianot Aug 2017 #12

That might work! kentuck Aug 2017 #13

Let Trump do it. Turbineguy Aug 2017 #14

I have absolutely no interest in communicating with them - nor, I'm sure, they with me EffieBlack Aug 2017 #15

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt... HopeAgain Aug 2017 #17

Good post! kentuck Aug 2017 #32

Do you have 1st hand experience with this? ecstatic Aug 2017 #19

Nod. Smile. Back away towards the door, nodding and smiling struggle4progress Aug 2017 #20

Do that, then RUNNED AVAY! sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #88

Religion, religion, religion. Funtatlaguy Aug 2017 #21

I politely mentioned that to a couple Trump supporters in my family who are very religious. progressoid Aug 2017 #24

They don't care! They're indoctrinated in the Cult of Drumpf. sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #90

People need to know that the Fundie leadership knew Trump was not Christian and was Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2017 #96

A lot of Trump supporters are unreachable. Willie Pep Aug 2017 #22

Is this a serious topic? No, really. I find the very premise incomprehensible, as in: WHY THE HELL WinkyDink Aug 2017 #23

Because they beat your ass in the last election? kentuck Aug 2017 #26

Bwahaha! Oh, and REVEALING PRONOUN USAGE. Thank you for that "your" and not "our." WinkyDink Aug 2017 #28

Thanks for the CAPS! kentuck Aug 2017 #30

I think you have to wait until they're ready to listen gratuitous Aug 2017 #25

It is true that if it makes the libtards unhappy, then it makes them happy. kentuck Aug 2017 #27

Edited the title of the post: kentuck Aug 2017 #29

I don't talk to Trump voters MrScorpio Aug 2017 #31

YOU "argue." I'm with HIM: WinkyDink Aug 2017 #33

I recommended that post! kentuck Aug 2017 #35

Some will never... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #34

I think a very salient issue that would connect with Trump supporters at this moment... kentuck Aug 2017 #36

True... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #56

Also, another argument that may be more effective with Trump supporters. kentuck Aug 2017 #38

How did comparing records on Viet Nam work our for Kerry rufus dog Aug 2017 #40

It was not Kerry's record in Vietnam... kentuck Aug 2017 #42

and they were able to be manipulated rufus dog Aug 2017 #49

You simply don't engage them rufus dog Aug 2017 #39

You may be right? kentuck Aug 2017 #41

they operate on an emotional reaction to fear rufus dog Aug 2017 #46

If you can keep them away from the voting booth. kentuck Aug 2017 #47

Another argument: kentuck Aug 2017 #44

Point that out and they will just point to "liberals" who are out of shape..... ollie10 Aug 2017 #52

And you point out... kentuck Aug 2017 #55

It won't make any difference to them ollie10 Aug 2017 #76

you tell them he golfs too much..... ollie10 Aug 2017 #48

Or you remind them that he drives his cart upon the greens... kentuck Aug 2017 #50

They will then resort to their wild card..... ollie10 Aug 2017 #74

Don't Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #51

I don't. Waste of energy. They'll have to figure it out on their own. JHan Aug 2017 #53

That's your decision. kentuck Aug 2017 #58

I suppose..Infowars and Faux News kind of qualify JHan Aug 2017 #71

It is a cult ollie10 Aug 2017 #57

The rally in Phoenix looked like a cult of personality. kentuck Aug 2017 #59

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you Motley13 Aug 2017 #60

Or as someone said: kentuck Aug 2017 #62

yes Sirree,,,, Cryptoad Aug 2017 #64

There is no arguing with a Trump chump Orrex Aug 2017 #61

Daniel Patrick Moynihan: kentuck Aug 2017 #65

Sadly very true (nt) Orrex Aug 2017 #70

I find it useless to argue with people who accept emotionalism, supposition tymorial Aug 2017 #63

It was disturbing to hear someone wishing for McCain to die... kentuck Aug 2017 #67

DON'T niyad Aug 2017 #66

"are you a sexual predator as well? why else would you vote for one?" niyad Aug 2017 #68

Thanks for suggestions. We need to figure this out if we want to change. Glimmer of Hope Aug 2017 #69

or tell them--- azureblue Aug 2017 #72

No point engaging them Va Lefty Aug 2017 #73

Charles Pierce said it best. muntrv Aug 2017 #75

Don't argue with them in the first place Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2017 #77

"Start uppa the bubble machine!" 😄 n/t sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #93

Get in their face and shame them Fluke a Snooker Aug 2017 #78

I find your general premise strange. grantcart Aug 2017 #79

Don't. broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #80

I've found that it's useless to engage them in discussion.. Permanut Aug 2017 #82

they're like cockroaches.... fantase56 Aug 2017 #84

Take the long view - show them the hand and dismiss them underpants Aug 2017 #85

The members of Cult 45 aren't worth wasting time on Mountain Mule Aug 2017 #87

This my stand today. Skidmore Aug 2017 #91

They don't care about those other things either oberliner Aug 2017 #92

Their shit bubble is impervious. Nothing penetrates their shield of crap. I appreciate what you kairos12 Aug 2017 #94