A common phrase I hear is "Don't waste your time debating a liberal/leftist."
The reason why I think it is completely worth talking is because I was a Democrat voter. I changed.
If someone would have talked with me in more depth EARLIER, I would have changed even EARLIER than I did.
What would have changed me sooner? Asking me what I thought. Taking an interest in me. Answering my questions in a straight forward and fact based way.
I grew up only hearing the Democrat's perspective. How could I even consider voting Republican if no one had ever even explained another perspective and how it relates to me and my life?
The truth is on our side and I think we do a disservice to the cause when we are not willing to engage. I know there are crazy people that you should walk away from but the vast majority are not crazy and are interested in listening -- I certainly was.
Talking openly also gives courage to people who agree with you but simply don't know how to put their positions in to words. Remaining silent gives the entire public domain court (where culture is formed) to the enemy with zero resistance.
Thank you.
Can you give me advice. How do you argue:
Capitalism vs. Socialism
What do you say when personally attacked.
When someone asks why you voted Trump, what do you say? Thank you.
For voting Trump, I don't think I made a single post on my personal social media backing Trump (or stating how I voted in any way). Those conversations were only in person. I'm deep in Southern California, and it never felt like a battle worth engaging in, as those against Trump had deeper core problems that were blinding them to any arguement for Trump.
Instead, I was on the offense against lies in the media, would expose evil of politicians, and would make posts about truth. It is difficult to reach people who are brainwashed without breaking down some of the brainwashing.
Wheb I had Trump conversations, I only think I had that discussion with church people, and it was typically centered around the fact that those opposing Trump stand against the Bible on basically every single issue, from sanctity of life, to God "created them male and female." Trump isn't Jesus, but he is fighting the devil.
It usually also requires attacking welfare as it is as deeply unbiblical, destroying men and families, but I don't feel like typing up Biblical arguements like that on my phone.
Thank you!!!
What do you think the core issue is separating a Trump voter from a Trump hater?
I see Trump as breaking through all demographics. Most of the Trump voters I know are Democrats.
The core issue is the Trump haters have bought into the lies and propoganda, and are blinded by it.
Some are the sort of people who, above all else, want to be accepted by the cool crowd. If actors and musicians say it, news anchors state it, and coworkers talk about it, then they have to follow and agree. They just go along with what they are told to fit in.
Others religiously follow after the core of the left, like abortions and transgender surgeries. Many of these sorts are likely burdened by deep guilt, and rather than accept they made decisions to do evil, they double down and become fanatical.
I'd imagine the majority of anti-Trumpers do not believe in absolute moral truth, yet have bought into the lie that the US is and always has been a morally awful country. They truly believe the human-sacrificing cultures like the Aztecs are better than traditional American culture. These contradictory ideas are not a problem for them.
Trump supporters in general understand that traditional American culture and values, namely the value of freedom and individual responsibility, are superior to other ways of thinking. I assume another core difference is that most Trump supporters openly believe in absolute moral truth.
But really, most anti Trump people haven't thought about it much. Until the chains to those holding them mentally captive are broken, they won't come around. Thus, I attack their idols, undermine the perverted entertainers, lying newsmen, and hypocritical politicians, although I personally believe it is a spiritual battle, with forces of darkness blinding the eyes of millions.