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How do I explain to a person that the "red pill mentality" is stupid? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by Presi300@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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This is a genuine question, as every time I have an argument about this with someone they bring a point so utterly stupid that it leaves me stumped...

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[-] Monkeyhog@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago

Life is too short to argue with idiots. Ignore them let them wallow in their stupidity.

[-] FredericChopin_@feddit.uk 6 points 10 months ago

Yeah don’t let them drag you down and beat you with experience.

[-] stormtrooper@sopuli.xyz 1 points 10 months ago

I’ve always had a bone to pick with that expression.

What experience? If it’s an old fart with outdated views, yeah maybe they can keep complaining about shit that doesn’t matter anymore, but dumbshit people my age or younger? What experience?

[-] FredericChopin_@feddit.uk 7 points 10 months ago

Experience in being an idiot as far as I remember the quote.

[-] stormtrooper@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks that makes sense

[-] amio@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

It works better in context, the quote is "don't argue with idiots: they'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience." I've always taken that as "experience at being an idiot". The "yeah, well, muh wisdom/experience" copout is unrelated.

[-] stormtrooper@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks that makes much more sense

[-] SpezBroughtMeHere@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

You might want to learn what the quote means before you develop an opinion on it.

[-] stormtrooper@sopuli.xyz 1 points 10 months ago

Other comments have helped.

[-] wilberfan@lemmy.film -1 points 10 months ago

Unfortunately, they're allowed to vote.

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