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mahina

(17,691 posts)
Mon Feb 12, 2018, 11:22 PM Feb 2018

Talk to the Fox News Facebook video comments section. Thats where to reach the right.

I just had a dialogue with a man (he said he was a man anyway) who freely expressed his loathing for us and determined view that we are harming our country.

I said I trust that he is a patriot who loves his country. I made my points, shared some good links, solidly and respectfully refuted some bullshit, asked some questions. He cast aspersions on my asperagus. I asked him: if the things you think you know were actually false, would you want to know? How about if the future of our country depended on it?

I got a peek into the Fox News echo chamber on Facebook videos. Got there through a Fb Arkansas good government page.

First, it’s amazing to see things edited to fit their views. It’s all very compelling. Representative Luis Gutierrez didn’t just leave the SOTU for an interview, he “stormed out”. Our Democratic Congress didn’t just choose not to applaud, they didn’t applaud for a patriot’s memorial.

Before I take a bath and burn some sage I wamted to tell you guys. We can get through. All they hear is Fox News. They think we hate this country.

Defeatists to the right, no-hopers to the left. Anybody with a few minutes to spare and a thick skin, you know what to do. See you there.

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Talk to the Fox News Facebook video comments section. Thats where to reach the right. (Original Post) mahina Feb 2018 OP
That's kind of a great idea. Squinch Feb 2018 #1
Thanks man. Or sister. See you there. mahina Feb 2018 #2
Sister. I'm not on facebook, but I'm sure I can find another Fox comments section to Squinch Feb 2018 #3
Super. Best not to use your actual name of course. mahina Feb 2018 #6
And you too! Squinch Feb 2018 #7
Fox News Gives Them A Reason Not To Think For Themselves ,.. Grassy Knoll Feb 2018 #4
Nope ismnotwasm Feb 2018 #5
For sure we need to register voters too. mahina Feb 2018 #9
Sorry, I have dealt with wingers for far too long... MrScorpio Feb 2018 #8
Thanks man. mahina Feb 2018 #10
I like going into Breitbart calguy Feb 2018 #11
While last year's version of me would do it vercetti2021 Feb 2018 #12
Yeah.... writerJT Feb 2018 #13
Just see an opportunity. mahina Feb 2018 #14
I like your attitude. nolabear Feb 2018 #15
Thanks Nolabear. I dont expect anything but arrows back, however, mahina Feb 2018 #16

Squinch

(50,989 posts)
3. Sister. I'm not on facebook, but I'm sure I can find another Fox comments section to
Mon Feb 12, 2018, 11:40 PM
Feb 2018

haunt.

Thanks for the idea.

Grassy Knoll

(10,118 posts)
4. Fox News Gives Them A Reason Not To Think For Themselves ,..
Mon Feb 12, 2018, 11:45 PM
Feb 2018

...Just Like Rush Limbaugh, Why Think When They Don't have To?

Individual Thought Is Left For Libruls (lol) Who Don't Tow The Line.

ismnotwasm

(41,998 posts)
5. Nope
Mon Feb 12, 2018, 11:49 PM
Feb 2018

Bless, but I come from those people, I know those people. I’d rather cuss them out. They aren’t stupid, they have access to information, some are well educated they are choosing to be bigoted, racist assholes.

I’d rather reach out to the non-voters., or the politically ambivalent. I don’t want to reach the right.. I want them to be a cautionary tale of history

calguy

(5,324 posts)
11. I like going into Breitbart
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 01:44 AM
Feb 2018

Whenever I feel like pissing off a trump chump I get satisfaction by posting on their message boards. They blow up real good.

vercetti2021

(10,156 posts)
12. While last year's version of me would do it
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 01:54 AM
Feb 2018

This year's version of me can't deal with mouth breathing idiots. Not worth the IQ point loss...

mahina

(17,691 posts)
14. Just see an opportunity.
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 03:01 AM
Feb 2018

I’ll register voters and volunteer on Election Day too.

Too many Americans never hear the Dems side of anything. If it makes you feel better to poke fun, be you, baby.

nolabear

(41,990 posts)
15. I like your attitude.
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 03:04 AM
Feb 2018

I will look. I get into a decent conversation with RW types on FB now and then but it can be exhausting. Worth trying, though.

mahina

(17,691 posts)
16. Thanks Nolabear. I dont expect anything but arrows back, however,
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 04:00 AM
Feb 2018

I think it’s important they hear us.

See you out there friend.

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