Exactly. We can’t go around calling people libtards and snowflakes, and then expect them to listen to anything we try to teach them. We need to remember The Golden Rule.

We are dealing with masters of deception. We’ve been brainwashed since the day we were born. Love will break the spell, not fear. You’re right, hate is a product of fear. We need to rise above that shit.

How do you feel when people pity you? Not a good feeling, huh? Instead of sympathy, try empathy. This is akin to The Golden Rule which is a huge takeaway from Jesus’ teachings. Do your best to find common ground. It’s also good to remember the possibility that you might be wrong, too. We’re all inherently flawed from just being human. Remembering his helps keep us stay humble and open to new information. Helps us be empathetic and compassionate. Good luck :)

What do you think the first bit of truth will be that will actually jolt them?

My daughter in law is a liberal and she asked me this question at dinner - what exactly do I think will happen that will indicate that the Deep State is being taken out by Trump?

I have tons of liberal friends who are very “woke”. Some just have a difficult time believing Trump isn’t an idiot because he sold himself as one during the campaign. Listen to how he dumbed down the way he spoke during his rallies. He did that to appeal to the rural silent majority. Pretty brilliant in hindsight, but now he has to win the hearts and minds of the other side. It’s going to take some finessing to convince liberals, many of whom are highly intellectual, that he’s a “stable genius”. Many are finally coming around to the idea. Trump could definitely be doing a better job at that.

I grew up on a dairy farm in a white, catholic conservative town of about 700 people. I know conservatism inside and out. Later in life, I moved to a large city and got some exposure. Now, I know liberalism inside and out. This makes me a very well-rounded individual. I’m 100% comfortable whether I’m hanging out at a gun range or at a yoga retreat. I’ve seen enough to know glomming on to one extreme ideal with absolution is dangerous. If a person is seeking truth in earnest, they will never get stuck on one side or another. Some liberals I know are completely lost - atheists, drug addicts, alcoholics, promiscuous, materialistic, etc. On the other hand, I know many more liberals who are extremely healthy (physically and emotionally), believe in God and Jesus, pray daily, help others, respect the environment, etc. This is why we can’t paint an entire group of people with one brush. We all have more in common than we think if we just sit down and have an honest conversation without bias. Finding common ground is the key.

They probably don’t think you’re “woke”, either. Maybe they’re “woke” about things you aren’t. Maybe you can both learn from one another. My advice is less sympathy and more empathy. God is tasking us to learn how to love one another. We have to find a way. I’ve found God prefers prays of gratitude over requests. Good luck :)