I live and work surrounded by default liberals. WaPo, NYT readers, but not raging leftists. They have all at some point in casual conversation mentioned how we just "need to get through this inauguration without any trouble". They know. The question is how well they will accept it. I pray shocking evidence, truly shocking, is revealed quickly and disseminated without restriction. Without it, I'm left trying to explain like I'm talking to a five year old what's going on.
"The people who you've trusted are actually the bad guys" "That doesn't mean you are also a bad guy" "the military are the good guys"
Anybody have more tips on how to handle this. There's no way anyone will accept going straight to qdrops and decodes.
My approach has been to start with my family (who are not liberals). Because even the average republican will need help. I offer tidbits of information at a time so they can digest it. My husband has gradually come around but still has difficulty comprehending the depth and breath of our situation and all of the key actors.
It has taken a very long time for our country and even the world to get to THIS place. It will take time for people to comprehend and accept that the illusion they've subscribed to their entire lives has been shattered.
Second this. Started with my parents last night who are pro-DJT and just the basics was hard for them to wrap their heads around. It is not a single conversation. I am thinking of starting them with the Out of Shadows video - frankly the opening line of that film is the attention grabber (Why do you believe what you believe?)
Great line. Very effective question.