You are assuming these true believers will yield to facts. They never have and won't still. If you are going to engage, you need to start where they are, for example: "How has the economy affected you and your friends? What do you think could be improved?" If Epstein comes up, ask how they think we could do a better job combatting child sex trafficking. And so on. Try to find common ground and don't put them on the defensive. Or just offer more turkey and don't engage at all.
(sorry, my wife and daughters complain that I am not "punny")
But, truly I do agree with your comment.
I will be seeing my oldest sister who has Fox network on 24/7 and I do mean that literally. Other siblings congratulate me when I hold my comments with her. It is a big enough crew that some folk can be engaged(I target the younger and open minded). We will see how it goes here in Nov. 2025.
The redhat relatives won’t go there on the economy. They’re deluded but not stupid, and they’ve been shopping! It is better not to engage with them on any other issues, unless you’re planning to replace some floor coverings and re-paint. Just twirl your wine glass and act a little tipsy. Discussing an issue never changed a maga-mind.
You are assuming these true believers will yield to facts. They never have and won't still. If you are going to engage, you need to start where they are, for example: "How has the economy affected you and your friends? What do you think could be improved?" If Epstein comes up, ask how they think we could do a better job combatting child sex trafficking. And so on. Try to find common ground and don't put them on the defensive. Or just offer more turkey and don't engage at all.
Ms. Holladay, sound advice for the holiday.
(sorry, my wife and daughters complain that I am not "punny")
But, truly I do agree with your comment.
I will be seeing my oldest sister who has Fox network on 24/7 and I do mean that literally. Other siblings congratulate me when I hold my comments with her. It is a big enough crew that some folk can be engaged(I target the younger and open minded). We will see how it goes here in Nov. 2025.
The redhat relatives won’t go there on the economy. They’re deluded but not stupid, and they’ve been shopping! It is better not to engage with them on any other issues, unless you’re planning to replace some floor coverings and re-paint. Just twirl your wine glass and act a little tipsy. Discussing an issue never changed a maga-mind.