Sometimes I’ll just be like ‘you’re not a high school social studies teacher, you don’t need a works cited page. Either believe it or not.’ Other times I’ll point out their pattern of behavior and argument strategy before they even get to the final stage, where they say since it didn’t come from a reputable source it doesn’t count. They don’t seem to grasp all of their beliefs are being influenced by propaganda sources so of course any real news will seem strange to them. They’re interesting creatures.
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I didn't say make them read. I said ask them questions about their beliefs. Make them work to try to convince you. That said it's also important to choose your battles wisely and not waste your time and energy when it could be better spent elsewhere.