Here's a bit of an alternative. I think you can generally tell in a relationship when your words are falling on deaf ears, or they are strongly resisting what you have to say. Pressing any further might close that door permanently. Back off, maintain the relationship (especially if it's family) and let the news do the rest when it comes out.
That's essentially what I've done. It just doesn't seem to me to be the right thing to do to sever important relationships, when a slightly different strategy might preserve options. They'll need you someday...
I argue with people on the internet, not the people in my life. I let my opinion known, but don’t push it.
I try to make sure they know if they ever want the alternative theory, I have it.
That being said, it’s sad and lonely af trying to balance dueling narratives for this long.
I didn't say to argue until you ruin relationships. Brainwashed people tend to press you to conform to their thoughts and actions. After all, the purpose of brainwashing is to get everyone to conform. The most effective way is through fear and the second most effective is through the coercion from your loved ones. In that case the only alternative is to resist.
I've always been fine with agreeing to disagree and leaving it at that. Agreeing with someone's unprovoked lying and coercion, however, in order to appease them is not an option for me. That would make me complicit.
You are absolutley right ... if they are not getting it at the moment dont force it. I see so many people on this site just writing people off if they dont get it .. people have been brainwashed and decieved .. they will need us when eventually they see the truth.
Here's a bit of an alternative. I think you can generally tell in a relationship when your words are falling on deaf ears, or they are strongly resisting what you have to say. Pressing any further might close that door permanently. Back off, maintain the relationship (especially if it's family) and let the news do the rest when it comes out.
That's essentially what I've done. It just doesn't seem to me to be the right thing to do to sever important relationships, when a slightly different strategy might preserve options. They'll need you someday...
Same here. It's worked. Kept all friends and family.
Unfortunately it makes me sad to be around brainwashed zombies for long. So I've pulled away from everyone.
I argue with people on the internet, not the people in my life. I let my opinion known, but don’t push it. I try to make sure they know if they ever want the alternative theory, I have it. That being said, it’s sad and lonely af trying to balance dueling narratives for this long.
I didn't say to argue until you ruin relationships. Brainwashed people tend to press you to conform to their thoughts and actions. After all, the purpose of brainwashing is to get everyone to conform. The most effective way is through fear and the second most effective is through the coercion from your loved ones. In that case the only alternative is to resist.
I've always been fine with agreeing to disagree and leaving it at that. Agreeing with someone's unprovoked lying and coercion, however, in order to appease them is not an option for me. That would make me complicit.
It's easier than that. I do what I do and they do what they do. I feel no need to get them to listen.
They will learn on their own. Nobody is innocent of the facts now. There are zero excuses.
You are absolutley right ... if they are not getting it at the moment dont force it. I see so many people on this site just writing people off if they dont get it .. people have been brainwashed and decieved .. they will need us when eventually they see the truth.