I find it's usually fruitless arguing with republicans. I've got very few republican friends left these days, and for the most part, we leave each other alone :)
But I have gotten into it with this guy, and cannot shake him loose. I tried to say - "look, what I believe seems as obvious as the nose in front of my face, and you feel what you believe is obvious to you - we're not going to change each other's mind." ... But he can't let it go. He says our positions are not irreconcilable -- so then I come back with facts, and he just then retorts with more pejorative nonsense.
But anyway, let's boil down his latest screed to me - and then maybe you can help me respond. Here's what he says (it will sound familiar if you've ever dealt with these people).
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