With TEA "party" supporters believing the tripe they do, one might think facts and a dose of reality in the form of real evidence might help them cure some of their mental problems. But, don't waste your breath (or anything else) on them. Not only do facts not influence them, they make them more likely to believe right wing loonery.
Don't Waste facts and logic on Wingnut Right...they are immune.
However, the writer Dan Sweeney does have a caveat on his warning:
I ain't got the answers, ace, except to say this: When arguing with conservatives in front of on-the-fence independents, remember that you're not trying to convince the conservative to actually buy into silly notions like facts and reason. You're highlighting the differences between left and right for the outside observer. If the other guy insists on political views that belong only in Disney World's Fantasyland, other folks will realize what's happening. But if there is no third party, do yourself a favor and save your breath. As the study demonstrates, you're only making matters worse. Consider that aforementioned ceasefire. It is football season, after all. There's plenty of other things to argue about. Go Mizzou!
So, guess I will keep slogging away anyway just in case somebody in the middle of the road thinks the rightwing loonery may be making some sense.
*** Stay tuned for more facts and less mythology. Keep your mind healthy --Doug Wiken
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