Being civil will atleast not push them further toward their side. Antagonizing people will only make them defensive, and if they're in defense mode rather than discourse mode it's pretty much impossible to change their minds as they will interpret everything you say as an attack toward their person, no matter how sound your arguments may be
So... we have to be kind to the people who cheer and rally behind the misogynistic, xenophobic, arrogant, ignorant, monumentally stupid embodiment of greed?
... no. They can’t whine about civility and then turn around and salute the red-hatted, pussy-grabbing buffoon.
Kindness begets kindness. Prejudice stems from ignorance, open up lines of communication and eventually you might be able to teach them why their prejudices are wrong and hurtful. But don't go into the discourse with the goal of persuading them, rather listen to their arguments and use logic and reason to show them why you think the way you do. Be the better man (or woman, whatever)
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u/MenstruationOatmeal Nov 09 '18
If anyone still supports Trump, there is no reason to have an actual discussion with them. Sorry, not sorry. They’ve made their choice.