This question’s on my mind because my coworker today mentioned they would vote for Trump if they could (mind you this is 2023, in Canada). I don’t generally have the talking points or the desire to fight about it, so I just deflected the conversation. But I often wish I was more strong-willed and could try to figure out why someone believes what they do and, if it’s invalid, then convince them otherwise.
Thus, I’m curious what you all would say or what you’ve done in the past!
If they loved any of my least favorite politicians, we’d probably not be friends for much longer - they’re “least favorite” for a reason, after all. Also loving a political figure is completely bonkers. People who are infinitely less passionate than that will still have so strong beliefs you’ll never really (be allowed to) challenge them.
People are hard to persuade with just facts and logic. That’s even when politics aren’t involved ruining whatever tiny chance there was in the first place. Basically, everybody thinking they’d go Full Diplomat and convert the guy is 100% bullshitting themselves.
Also don’t fuck with politics at work. Managing idiots is a crucial skill in every job, being right is not the same as “winning” an argument, and even if you “win” there could be reprisals. It’s not right, but that’s the way the world is.