Confirmation Bias

MAGA’s Lost Cause: Why Facts Fail to Persuade Viral Video’s Participants

The viral debate video, showcasing a clash between a liberal commentator and several MAGA supporters, serves as a stark illustration of the seemingly insurmountable chasm separating opposing political viewpoints in the current climate. The exchanges highlight a profound disconnect, not simply on policy, but on fundamental understandings of reality itself. The video underscores the difficulties, and perhaps the futility, of engaging with individuals who vehemently reject basic facts and evidence.

One particularly striking exchange involved the assertion that government agencies don’t pay taxes. The MAGA supporter’s adamant denial of this elementary civic principle reveals a troubling disregard for factual information. This isn’t merely an isolated incident; it reflects a broader pattern observable across various interactions – a resistance to basic critical thinking and a preference for confirmation bias.… Continue reading

Trump Doubles Down on False Claim Linking New Orleans Attack to Immigration

Following a shooting in New Orleans, Donald Trump asserted his previous claims about the link between immigration and crime were accurate. This statement directly contradicts the lack of evidence connecting the perpetrator’s immigration status to the incident. Trump’s insistence on his own accuracy, despite factual inaccuracies, highlights a recurring pattern in his public pronouncements. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration and crime in the United States.

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