It's clear that evidence doesn't matter with these people, they'll twist and turn, evade and elude to no end.
I find the exact same reaction in anti-vaxxers and people of faith. Try to get a religious person to recognize the folly of their faith -- it only makes them stronger.
I think there's two paths of resistance that might help:
1. Concise messaging
2. Mockery and humor
For #1 the problem is that most messaging about issues of concern require some nuance and context, but making people think pretty much a fool's errand. The Right has mastered the art of simple messaging the carries water for them and in some cases, literally defines the debate.
A prime example of this is anti-abortionists labeling themselves as "Pro-life". Who doesn't love life? And babies? Then there's "entitlements" for public insurance programs. Death taxes for estate taxes. And for our esteemed council in this debate, "Law and Order". And so on...
I don't have any easy or immediate remedy here, but I believe this path needs to be followed to help sway hearts and minds.
And for #2 (poop!), most people are vulnerable to the sting of mockery, certainly evidenced by how Diaper Don himself lashes out when made fun of. We need more of that, and more for the Deplorables who worship him. Yes, there needs to be a parallel track of trying to be nice and inviting, but we are literally at war for the survival of democracy in the United States (the civil war never ended -- the south had their fingers crossed when they surrendered).
Another unfortunate note: this war is also waged by religious fundamentalists (and white nationalists), and while I respect an individual's right to their own worship, we should be vigilant in pointing out that: "Religion is like a penis. It's nice to have one and fine to be proud of. Don't whip it out in public or shove it down someone else's throat"
I find the exact same reaction in anti-vaxxers and people of faith. Try to get a religious person to recognize the folly of their faith -- it only makes them stronger.
I think there's two paths of resistance that might help:
For #1 the problem is that most messaging about issues of concern require some nuance and context, but making people think pretty much a fool's errand. The Right has mastered the art of simple messaging the carries water for them and in some cases, literally defines the debate.A prime example of this is anti-abortionists labeling themselves as "Pro-life". Who doesn't love life? And babies? Then there's "entitlements" for public insurance programs. Death taxes for estate taxes. And for our esteemed council in this debate, "Law and Order". And so on...
I don't have any easy or immediate remedy here, but I believe this path needs to be followed to help sway hearts and minds.
And for #2 (poop!), most people are vulnerable to the sting of mockery, certainly evidenced by how Diaper Don himself lashes out when made fun of. We need more of that, and more for the Deplorables who worship him. Yes, there needs to be a parallel track of trying to be nice and inviting, but we are literally at war for the survival of democracy in the United States (the civil war never ended -- the south had their fingers crossed when they surrendered).
Another unfortunate note: this war is also waged by religious fundamentalists (and white nationalists), and while I respect an individual's right to their own worship, we should be vigilant in pointing out that: "Religion is like a penis. It's nice to have one and fine to be proud of. Don't whip it out in public or shove it down someone else's throat"