My "roommate" just told me she will vote for DeSatan for president,, because he's banning "smut" being read by grade schoolers & CRT in schools (which she says teaches that everyone's always racist).
She is so up her own ass, I can't talk to her.
And she thinks Trudeau & Zelenskyy are dictators.
I don't know where she gets her "news," but I'm pretty sure it's from some RWNJ sources that are the very definition of FAKE that is made about actual critical news sources.
Fuck These Stupid People!
I worry for the future of the USA
Logic, critical thinking, & vetting information sources should be taught in grade school.
Instead, we have people thinking crazy bullshit!
I can't even talk to her, because when I say that's RW BS, she just says I read/watch LW BS.
It's just a circular argument with her. ARGH!!!!!!
How do I even talk to or argue with people like THIS???
I REALLY would like to know, because it always ends up in a fight & with me leaving.
She thinks she is right. I KNOW she is not.
Banning books & leading with hate & fear is NOT THE FUCKING WAY!
How do you explain this so people will understand? FFS!!
I love all your ideas, but the best I can do is to just disengage, because all I end up doing is playing devil's advocate in a bad way. It's freaking ridiculous, the BS she believes. I can't talk to her, because it always ends up being a "I'm right" "No, I'm right" fight.
@see_the_sus I've got $2 to my name right now, so I'm stuck here. I keep dreaming of moving (someplace warmer & more liberal, like Cali), but I have trouble making & keeping that green money stuff.
That's why I said as soon as possible. If that means a year from now, then a year from now. If you can, try to put $10 into your savings account every month. I know how difficult this sounds cause I've never made much money but I've found that my mood improves when I stash money away. It helps me feel like I have some control over my life.
@Astartiel it's like dealing with narcissism tactics: don't engage. No emotion. Short phrases or one word responses. The shit works. She's going to feed off your energy and you're not going to change her mind much like everyone across the country much to my disappointment, its going to take time. Anyway, stonewalling, Grey rocking. Check out those terms. See if that helps chill things out.
@Astartiel
I think this is the best scenario. She sounds a lot like my mom and I've learned to either say, "Mom, I'm not going to discuss this with you." Or a lot of times I'll just hmm and haw or say something like, "Oh, ok."
The trick, so-to-speak, is to not take her issues personally. She doesn't give a rat's ass how you feel so don't give a rat's ass how she feels.
And, as soon as possible, move out.
Good luck! ♥️