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In reply to the discussion: Make them unacceptable. [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)34. I think you have asked the million dollar question.
We first have to determine what it takes to get through to those like your associates who are intelligent and possess rational capability. Those who are poorly educated or just need a daddy figure may be a lost cause.
I admire your efforts and it may be that planting little non-confrontational strategic seeds of doubt that would force them into re-thinking some of their fears and beliefs could be a useful tactic.
It's very unfortunate that good people like those allow themselves to be controlled by a bubble mentality, where it's almost a sin to escape.
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"Disagreement" is what you have over the color of blinds or what movie your group should see
ck4829
Oct 2018
#8
Some of the worst white supremacists, neo-nazis, and hate mongers have changed and repented
oberliner
Oct 2018
#11
Asked...."if they agreed with Trump giving soybean farmers billions of dollars in subsidies",
KY_EnviroGuy
Oct 2018
#27
Apples and oranges. We're not talking about people stricken with the disease of addiction.
jcmaine72
Oct 2018
#36
Actually, we just need to get the political power back, and then ban all opposition parties. nt
MadDAsHell
Oct 2018
#45