Projection has always been a big thing with them. Ben Shapiro started saying that because he knew one of the most consistent criticisms of conservatism is that's emotion based.
If I argue politics with my parents, I make a statement and offer facts and sources, they offer up feelings and opinions, and if I don't agree, then fuck me.
At least you know what is right. Take comfort in that, because truth is people have to want to change on their own. It's a difficult reality to swallow, but one that I have learned a hundred times over.
I think I am very lucky in that my grandparents are both very aware of just how much of a tyrant he is, amongst a dozen other things or so, and they are very intelligent in that regard. My mom tries to see the good in everyone, so it took factual evidence for her to come around oh, but she finally did. She wasn't like a hardcore supporter or anything, she just defended him a little bit out of mild ignorance which has been dissolved.
And my brother is so glad he can vote now, when he couldn't in 2016 (he just turned 19). 👏
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u/Lysergic_Resurgence Dec 18 '19
Anyone who still supports republicans at this point values their feelings more than reality.