My fellow frogs, I think I might have put the tiniest of tiny dents in the armor of someone who is possibly the worst TDS case in the world. Recently I got him to listen. And he listened for a long time without interrupting and without the usual protests. He didn't agree with anything - he held his ground. BUT, he did listen, which is a first and I see it as a huge opportunity. Because, as we know, he will be thinking of our conversation.
I've gone the Trump route and for now, I want to let that lie. But another one of his derangements is about climate change and how the world is about to end. I've got some stuff saved, but I'm coming to you to ask for anything relating to the debunking of climate change. Especially anything from scientists themselves. Anything you've got would be appreciated, and any tips or advice would be welcome as well. Thanks, frens.
No worries fren. You should be proud of being this patient and slowly opening this person's mind!
Thanks. I have nearly lost mine several times. I keep thinking, this will be it. If I can't get through to him this time, I'm done. Yet, I haven't been able to give up. I care about him and I want him to at least understand that there is another side, there are actual, qualified scientists who either refute or question the talking points. He honestly didn't even know that. I pitched a couple of things to him and he couldn't believe what I was saying - it just couldn't be. His knowledge base is so one-sided. He literally didn't know or believe that I was right that there are scientists who refute cc. It's hard to believe that anybody can live in that much of a bubble.
I was so encouraged by my tiny bit of progress that I wanted to gather more ammunition and strike while the iron is hot! I also often remind myself that when Jesus sent the apostles out to tell the good news, he advised them if people reject them to just shake the dust from their sandals and move on. Every time I think I'm going to do it in this case, I wind up coming back and trying again. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment!
Good luck fren. Just remember. Our job is to drop the crumbs that get them to ask question. Our job is not to change their minds. Only they can do that to themselves, when they are ready.
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