βNo matter how smart you are you will never convince an idiot that he is an idiot.β - my father-in-law who escaped communism.
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We have too many idiots in important positions of power and responsibility
ππ» Thatβs good to know before wasting time trying.
If you would make a case including context, assumptions and conclusions, then maybe you could at least convince some people. Same for actually responding to attempts at commumication.
Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. -Mark Twain
Haha, your father-in-law dropped a gem there! Itβs like trying to teach a brick wall to danceβsome folks just wonβt see the light, no matter how clear you make it. Escaping communism probably gave him a front-row seat to that kind of stubbornness.
βCanβt fix stupidβ is what is commonly said here.
"'It's a strange world,' said the Rooster, getting off the Duck." - my grandfather, who also escaped communism.
I mostly agree with you, except that Iβve often convinced myself that Iβm an idiot.