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22. I go with an A, B, C line of questioning to make the point

Sat Jul 4, 2020, 09:27 PM

Jul 2020

Start with a baseline of facts.

Point A (The baseline) Do you agree that we have consistently increased testing week after week or month after month?

Point B. Despite the increase in testing, do you know that the number of reported case were going down? (The myth buster question... More testing but decreasing numbers)

If they give an excuse or justification for the false information that they believe, that’s where you end the conversation because it’ll only frustrate you. You’d be talking to a brick wall.

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I FUCKING HATE STUPID PEOPLE..... Especially when they're relatives [View all] groundloop Jul 2020 OP

"Math is hard" MissB Jul 2020 #1

Graphs are easy. Here's one, most have seen it by now: Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #5

Daily Hospitalizations are even more telling, but I can't find a good one for the US, just cities. SunSeeker Jul 2020 #27

And actual hospitalizations are a much better barometer. nt live love laugh Jul 2020 #47

In my experience, a lot of them can't read even simple graphs... albacore Jul 2020 #34

I'm still in the game. WinstonSmith4740 Jul 2020 #39

Our positive test rate is still going up too VMA131Marine Jul 2020 #41

Yes, or less reporting those days. July 4 reports down compared to prev days. Expect jump today. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #48

Unfortunately. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #2

True, often they never reasoned themselves into their position, thus can't be reasoned out of it. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #6

Aggressive is good, imo, elleng Jul 2020 #3

I guess we count dead bodies better too. PA Democrat Jul 2020 #4

"Mask it or Casket". mwooldri Jul 2020 #7

What's needed is a graph showing benld74 Jul 2020 #8

What would come next? SmartVoter22 Jul 2020 #19

Their new thing is "look it up" C_U_L8R Jul 2020 #9

Love having them try to prove it SmartVoter22 Jul 2020 #26

Talk to them about Fox!!! sharedvalues Jul 2020 #29

They think people only search inside the RW bubble: o.O epochtimes! O.o zerohedge! Proved it! . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #49

I use the pregnant example to point out how stupid their argument is MiniMe Jul 2020 #10

Testing doesn't increase the number of dead from Covid. And the US has 29% of deaths too. Maraya1969 Jul 2020 #11

Excess Deaths, around the world and US, will later show a higher toll. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #50

Counter with hospitals filling up so if it was just more testing hospitals wouldn't be filling up uponit7771 Jul 2020 #12

We are not allowed to talk unless we praise the Trumper. katmondoo Jul 2020 #13

Time for new company. IMHO Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #30

So if we don't test our water for lead, it should... 3catwoman3 Jul 2020 #14

die hard trumpers don't want facts. do don't waste your time. JI7 Jul 2020 #15

You're wasting your time kimbutgar Jul 2020 #16

Using their logic, if I got rid of my scale I would not be overweight. muntrv Jul 2020 #17

Great analogy! Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #31

I'm past trying to preserve relationships. Duppers Jul 2020 #18

Stay away from stupid Trumpers who don't social distance or wear masks. SunSeeker Jul 2020 #20

Let this settle in Ahpook Jul 2020 #21

Bad job choice. Trumpers are like libertarians. They have no empathy or compassion for anyone else. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2020 #44

I go with an A, B, C line of questioning to make the point In It to Win It Jul 2020 #22

"Where did you hear a thing like that?" Warpy Jul 2020 #23

That's good! I'll have to tuck that away in case I ever find myself tempted to argue renate Jul 2020 #35

It works rather better than direct confrontation Warpy Jul 2020 #52

Sad to say, Wellstone ruled Jul 2020 #24

Same here Dreampuff Jul 2020 #25

Do not talk about COVID. Talk about Fox. sharedvalues Jul 2020 #28

I don't talk to my stupid relatives mdbl Jul 2020 #32

You lost me...why are we testing for a hoax...? griloco Jul 2020 #33

RE: Trumpers endlessly spouting their bullshit Bettie Jul 2020 #36

my brother in law is full blown "none of this is even happening" Takket Jul 2020 #37

just today Riverman100 Jul 2020 #38

That's what we need more of - TAKE THE OFFENSIVE groundloop Jul 2020 #40

I have what I call MerryBlooms Jul 2020 #42

What I'm getting sick of shanti Jul 2020 #43

Sorry! I am so grateful I don't Cha Jul 2020 #45

You have to get "stupid" back at 'em. live love laugh Jul 2020 #46

ask them this mnmoderatedem Jul 2020 #51