[–] Old_longtooth ago
My best success was starting a conversation about the regular tv news. I explained to my liberal (not far left ) friend that the MSM has attacked Trump relentlessly and has yet to be right. He said Trump is a liar and criminal. I said where do you get that from. The news. Ok. What actual evidence exists to back that up? He said. The news. I ask for actual proof of a lie. Mueller? Nothing yet. I got him to look at some pics on the internet of the invasion on the southern border. Silence.Then i ask what proof of do you have of collusion. The news. Evidence? Silence. Then I said you don't have to like Trump but you need to see evidence when MSM tells you stuff. Silence. Then I introduced him to some you tube stuff. OANN. EPOCH TIMES. then IPOT. Poor guy. He is now reviewing Q proofs. I pray he will wake completely. Use the MSM to start the process. Hope it works for you.
I avoid names when talking to friends and family of the left leaning persuasion. Policy only, there are too many names that trigger usually normal democrats. My personal favorite is bringing up a subject that I want them to "tell me more about this" and then ask questions. Stop when they start tensing up with, " I'm gonna read more about this, I appreciate your insight." When I make a habit of asking them, they do more research so they can "school me". A non-argumentative, "Hear me now, believe me later" works GREAT for long term relationships.
[–] mustang10 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I understand completely, not so with my spouse, she is on board, but family and friends. When you try to explain to them what is going on, or send them articles, or try to push them to the AONS, sites, they come back with you believe all this bullshit? I just tell them to start doing their own research, and not listen to MSM. It is like the old saying," you cannot get there from here'" with them. Hang in there, when the shits starts to hit the fan, you will be able to answer some of their questions. I say some, as they will still not believe everything. God Bless, and stay the course!
[–] ColonelFlag ago
Wife is on board too. Even got my 90 old mom awake but I only allude to Q occasionally. She is discovering the MSM BS and points it out. You just have to point out little tidbits here and there and once awoken they start to see it on their own.
Best thing we have every done is drop our televisions off at the dump in 1994. We decided the news sucked and most of the shows were not worth wasting our time. In the last 25 years the media had only gotten worse. When we are visiting someone and they have their joy on, we can't understand why they are watching such sh*t. Read books, do lots of research and on the political side LISTEN to the speaker not a second hand report by media or someone else. The trouble today to many people are to lazy. Yes, we worked during this period and have hobbies, but we also travel and get to know people of all cultures.. makes a huge difference...as it doesn't take long to see the propaganda being spread in the media, newspapers, magazines and on social media by the DS . Good luck hang in .
[–] fspu ago
People get defensive when you try to actively convince them. Even if the truth is blatantly obvious.
Better off planting seeds.
Simply share observations that support your point of view but don't trigger a political discussion.
At some point they'll come around and start asking you for more. That's when you know they're ready.
[–] goldnsilver [S] ago
Trust me I really didn't try to convince them. I exposed that I had a differing opinion. I like that fact that Trump is getting things done that he said he would and I asked what is he lying about? Then I said Fake NEWs! LOL they thought I was parroting him. I wouldn't want to be married to the guy but think since he is an outsider the guy isn't even taking a paycheck!