Went like this.
Me: Too bad about the few at the capital who did bad things. Probably agitators.
Him: Yeah I kind of agree. But I just wish it never got to this point. The racist stuff Trump says doesn't help.
Me: Oh yeah... er I mean, well what racist stuff exactly?
Him: Well you know just all that stuff.
Me: No I can't think of anything... can you give me a specific example?
Him:....
Me: I need a specific example. I really want to know what he said because if he did that's terrible!
Him: well I can't think of anything right now but yeah...
Me: Can I tell you about Charlottesville?
They just repeat headlines hoping you don't ask them to elaborate. They are as predictable as children...
"Hey did you read that article?"
"Oh yeah totes, I'm like an expert now"
"What did you think about the good part?"
"Oh well yeah I mean, I read it but I kinda skimmed it... what did it say?"