So, I went to visit my parents after almost a year of them refusing physical visits. They now feel somewhat safe. My dad decides to start trashing Trump. He was spitting out every lie that we've seen shared by CNN/MSNBC/ fake news. He claimed that there was no voter fraud, no antifa at the capital and that the Proud Boys are the ones who burned down cities last year and that BLM was trying to protect their communities. He then went on a rant that I shouldn't have a right to say anything because I didn't vote when I was 24 years old. He made the ridiculous statement that we came SO close to losing our Democracy. My son and I sadly got up and quietly walked out from the visit. My parents are lost. They spent the last 4 years being programmed and there is no hope. They have been lied to so much that no amount of "proof" will change their minds.
My parents are gone, I've lost them.....
?️ DISCUSSION ?
The only way to reach someone like this is to use this approach. Show them you understand what they believe. Then slip them the tiniest, most sugar coated red pill possible. Sincerity is mandatory. Say something like:
Sorry we argued about politics. I understand your point of view. I know you agree that crimes against children and human trafficking is something we should be united against. That’s my main political focus, the politicians who stand up against those terrible crimes. I’m just struggling with trying to understand why positive policies to stop those crimes were canceled on day one.
Maybe some day when we can agree to not argue you can help me understand why letting illegal immigrants flood into the country is a good thing. I’m confused how that can be good for them to come here and live illegally. And it’s a proven fact illegal immigration is a cover for human traffickers to sell women and children as sex slaves. Nobody can be for that, so why have policies that enable it? Sorry again that we argued.
I have no words, just empathy for you.