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19. I've heard of one way that sometimes works is to ask the Maga why they voted for him and listen as best you can without

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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 01:57 PM

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being judgemental. Then ask them how they think he's doing now etc., and then engage in a "friendly debate". This has a higher success rate than other methods.

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I had a discussion with a right-winger last night about The Felon [View all] lastlib Yesterday OP

But when I call him a fascist, I'm also doing it because I don't like him! biophile Yesterday #1

To be more accurate TexLaProgressive 5 hrs ago #41

We need a new word - maybe "fasc-hole"... 3catwoman3 1 hr ago #47

You're one of those "elitists" like Hillary, you read & think on purpose SheltieLover Yesterday #2

...I haven't done this yet... thomski64 Yesterday #3

I think that Jonathan Swift said it best. markodochartaigh Yesterday #4

You used big words The Blue Flower Yesterday #5

You likely lost him at "I've read ..." Metaphorical Yesterday #6

Wish I could give this a couple dozen recs! lastlib Yesterday #7

"Trump does not appeal to deep thinkers" area51 15 hrs ago #36

Shouldn't have bothered. Aristus Yesterday #8

I wasn't going to waste any more time or energy on him.... lastlib Yesterday #9

You lost him at the word college! They resent all educated beings. Hope22 Yesterday #10

Good on you for trying but specifics would have been nice. This guy probably never even heard of the people you Fil1957 Yesterday #11

I have always loved to look up the origins of words. Zackzzzz Yesterday #16

It's actually not a joke. Anglo-Saxon rooted words are typically shorter and simpler. Norman French words on the other Fil1957 Yesterday #18

Yes. And Thank you for your examples. Zackzzzz 23 hrs ago #27

no satisfaction....... Celerity 16 hrs ago #30

mutton, sheep.... reACTIONary 15 hrs ago #35

They don't know the definition of fascism. Puppyjive Yesterday #12

I would have asked him if he knew the definition of fascism kimbutgar Yesterday #13

My method is now to engage them; ask them to explain themselves. maxsolomon Yesterday #14

Evidence you had an impact BaronChocula Yesterday #15

Creator of Godwin's Law Says the Hitler Comparison [to the POS] Is Apt Stargleamer Yesterday #17

I've heard of one way that sometimes works is to ask the Maga why they voted for him and listen as best you can without Fil1957 Yesterday #19

If he had replied, I can only imagine... Grokenstein Yesterday #20

Can they ever deal with it? Their brains are thoroughly washed. live love laugh Yesterday #21

For a long time I avoided using the word fascist or Nazi. But if it walks, quacks, and flies like a Nazi, it's a Nazi. flashman13 Yesterday #22

I can almost LilElf70 Yesterday #23

I have a Republican relative who's more and more unhappy with Trump. Another Trumper in the family highplainsdem Yesterday #24

No fair!!! Facts and truth have a liberal bias! Montauk6 Yesterday #25

My question is always how did so many Americans get brainwashed enough to support Trump in the first place. PatrickforB 23 hrs ago #26

This message was self-deleted by its author 3Hotdogs 15 hrs ago #32

I gotta disagree with you on Obama had the votes. He did until Ted Kennedy died. 3Hotdogs 15 hrs ago #33

I hear you and you are not wrong. But why didn't Obama do what he did AND ALSO say ACA was a half measure until PatrickforB 4 hrs ago #43

All of us popsdenver 17 hrs ago #28

They avoid the truth like it's death coming for them. Buddyzbuddy 17 hrs ago #29

While I lack your erudition, madamesilverspurs 16 hrs ago #31

I believe the beginning of fascism in the country was in the 1820's, with the gub'mint subsidizing the building of 3Hotdogs 15 hrs ago #34

"fascist" is a hard thing to pin down rampartd 14 hrs ago #37

Better? "All right. - prove me wrong!" Grins 12 hrs ago #38

And this is where we are... Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #39

Well, nobody likes to have to admit they were wrong. calimary 3 hrs ago #45

It doesn't matter D_Master81 6 hrs ago #40

Trump Normalization Syndrome Zambero 2 hrs ago #46

Short answer to the moron. House of Roberts 5 hrs ago #42

One of the biggest flaws in Democracy... LPBBEAR 3 hrs ago #44