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In reply to the discussion: How to argue with Trump supporters? [View all]Orrex
(67,111 posts)61. There is no arguing with a Trump chump
I applaud your willingness to try, but when I have made the attempt as you describe, they invariably dismiss it. Invariably.
Tell them that the President called the White House a "dump" and there were 8 witnesses on the golf course that heard him say it. They care about that.
The fake news quoted him out of context. And whatabout all of Obama's Apology Tour?
Tell them that he doesn't bow his head or close his eyes to pray. They care about things like that.
We all worship in our own personal ways. Except Muslims like Barry HUSSEIN Obummer, who is inherently evil.
Tell them that Donald Trump is lying to them about the "wall". He is using them.
Construction would already be underway if not for obstructionist Democrats.
Tell them that 10 sailors died in a terrible accident and he never mentioned them in any of his speeches. They care about things like that.
What could he say? Anything he says will be twisted out of context by the fake news. Trump is a man of deep feeling and obviously cares about our military personnel.
Aside from that last one, which I admit is speculation, the others are more or less exactly what has happened when I've dealt with Trump's idiot racist fuckhead cultists.
They do not respond to evidence, they are impervious to reason, and they are in denial about direct personal hardship inflicted upon them by Trump. I have no idea what will help them to change their thinking, and so far I've seen nothing that can reliably be claimed to work.
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Yep all that other stuff is a cudgel to beat Democrats when they can use it.
Hassin Bin Sober
Aug 2017
#81
We are encouraged by various Resistance groups to engage them in polite, respectful conversation to
BigmanPigman
Aug 2017
#8
I have absolutely no interest in communicating with them - nor, I'm sure, they with me
EffieBlack
Aug 2017
#15
I politely mentioned that to a couple Trump supporters in my family who are very religious.
progressoid
Aug 2017
#24
People need to know that the Fundie leadership knew Trump was not Christian and was
Dark n Stormy Knight
Aug 2017
#96
Is this a serious topic? No, really. I find the very premise incomprehensible, as in: WHY THE HELL
WinkyDink
Aug 2017
#23
Bwahaha! Oh, and REVEALING PRONOUN USAGE. Thank you for that "your" and not "our."
WinkyDink
Aug 2017
#28
I think a very salient issue that would connect with Trump supporters at this moment...
kentuck
Aug 2017
#36
Point that out and they will just point to "liberals" who are out of shape.....
ollie10
Aug 2017
#52
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you
Motley13
Aug 2017
#60
Thanks for suggestions. We need to figure this out if we want to change.
Glimmer of Hope
Aug 2017
#69