We spend lots of time and effort here debating and discussing politics for entertainment value only...right?
We don't honestly believe we can change another's views, opinions and or overall ideologies...right?
Have you ever tried to convince a drug addict that he or she is an addict? Ever tried to teach a 10 year old to pass the Bar Exam?
My point is when you're trying to reason with today's Liberal there's a damn good chance you're engaged with the unreasonable...it just can't be done.
Think about it; the odds are pretty good that you're debating with an illegal, a relatively recent anchor baby, a person supported by taxpayers / government, a criminal, a gay or transgender or just total ******* whack-job.
Who believes we could sway these "Democrats" to see things through Republican / Conservative eyes? It just doesn't make sense.
Geez, and here I am with two jobs, a house, never been arrested, and straight. I really wish our weekly Liberal Communist Global Takeover Confabs & Potlucks would remind me that I get to be gay, illegal, or a criminal.
And I debate here (and elsewhere) for three reasons.
- Entertainment: Sometimes, it's fun to argue. That's especially true for Trump supporters, since they are so easily to rile and defeat.
- Better Myself: Arguing against conservatives, liberals, and extremists on both sides forces me to better understand my position, how the media is are biased, and so on. I grow and learn as I debate.
- Convince Fence-Sitters: Oh, I'm never going to convince a Trump supporter Trump supporters that they're wrong. They drank the Kool-Aid and will follow Dear Leader through the gates of Hell screaming, "Lock her up!" But I hold out hope that some conservatives who are on the fence about Trump will read and learn to oppose him. (Note that I'm talking about getting conservatives to become liberal; just to oppose Trump.)