It all depends on the person and relationship that has or has not existed before.
I got a friend who has continually said he is left of center on most issue but right of center on what he called the big ones.
I laughed at him for a full 5 minutes and flatly stated he may be the to the left of me, but he is staunchly on the right. He baited him into an argument and got him to realize he was much further right than he though. Easiest way with him was to tie multiple issues to bigger ones. The concept of law and order plays well with him. Personal responsibility as well.
For others I don't argue with them, I argue at them for the benefit of the audience. I have an in-law who's family fled Jordan when the catholics were being hunted in their region. Short version, got her to cry hysterically while proclaiming no country ever surprised attacked Isreal and than Isreal trying to convince countries to not attack is a lie. Got to play up the more ego than sense is how lefties ruin countries after that.
Its an art form sure, but sometimes a mallet to a watermelon is the most effective show.
Fair points brother, ut I must remind you of an old adage. Don't argue with idiots lest they pull you down to their level and beat you with experience. Being bastards, reciprocating hate with hate doesn't put down beasts like that.
Do what Trump does. Stave them of their power. Get on your local school board, run for elected offices. We aren't vying with them for power, or influence. We are in a knife fight for our children's future. Sitting back behind a keyboard only to repeat their actions is what they want. Be smarter brother. Be the better pede.
Go back to Scott adams for a minute. A smart person can be an idiot for a moment. He told a story about a pager being broken and he brought it to the repair shop. Low level repair guy just flipped the battery.
He's a smart guy, just was an idiot for a minute. Pedes can act a bit glowie at times. Calling out our failings accepting and building upon the correct actions should be encouraged, no?
If this is being done, I will wear a bull costume.