So often in online discussions about politics, diversity, oppression and representation, the marginalised are asked to explain themselves.
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An argument I've had: Them: You sound like you're just reading talking points from [newspaper]! Me: Yes? Because THAT'S WHERE THE FACTS ARE.
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But they don't want facts. They want RHETORIC, but of a very specific, non-factual kind. They want to FEEL persuaded, not to reason it out.
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They are skeptical of evidence, expert opinions, life experience. I don't know what to do but throw up my notes and walk away
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