They have devolved into tribalism. Why engage them with policy debate?

[IDemo]

There was a time in this country not so long ago when political and social issues could be discussed and argued, often with compromise or a change of course as the result. Those days have ended.

For one side, it's all about drumming up emotionalistic response with loaded rhetoric (see - rapism and racism), and flooding the discussion with lies (baffle 'em with bullshit). Why should anyone feel the need to legitimize reptilian thinking with a show of honest debate? They aren't interested in facts, and neither are the unfortunates who continue to vote for them.

[Arctic Dave]

1. I never met fact before that couldn't be bludgeoned to death

with lies and ignorance.

[randome]

2. It's almost to the point where ignoring them is best. Not quite. But almost.