So much wisdom for a young man who grew up in the militia/Patriot movements. You amaze me, Dakota. Truly truly amaze me.
Whenever I encounter a conspiracy theorist or someone who buys into Trump’s lies, I almost always approach them in good faith. Sometimes I need to vent, especially since joining & becoming active in NAFO (I’m Dollipop Fella on Twitter) & encountering real trolls purposely spewing Russian disinformation, but for the most part “good faith” is my modus operandi.
Why? Because it does often work. Recently I talked politics with a diehard Biden hater & walked away with her appreciating the time I spent telling her about his leadership years ago working on the Violence Against Women Act. She’d only ever heard bad things about Biden & had no idea about all the good he’s done. I told her I appreciated the trust & open-mindedness she gave me to tell her the truth.
My most memorable good faith argument moment was with Joe Biggs on Twitter. I started off complimenting his video reporting from Ferguson, which was truthfully very good, and used that as an opening to disagree with him about something. He ended up listening & changing his mind to a degree. Sometimes I wonder where he’d be now if more people had good faith discussions with him instead of blasting him on Twitter. Maybe he wouldn’t be in prison for his actions on J6. Who knows.
Keep up the good work, Dakota. You’re well on your way towards changing lives for the better.
Dakota I am continually impressed by your insight and your writing. I may not comment but be assured I read everything. You will go far in this life with more wisdom than anyone should have had to attain but it will ultimately serve you and others well. Bless you and your mom.
So much wisdom for a young man who grew up in the militia/Patriot movements. You amaze me, Dakota. Truly truly amaze me.
Whenever I encounter a conspiracy theorist or someone who buys into Trump’s lies, I almost always approach them in good faith. Sometimes I need to vent, especially since joining & becoming active in NAFO (I’m Dollipop Fella on Twitter) & encountering real trolls purposely spewing Russian disinformation, but for the most part “good faith” is my modus operandi.
Why? Because it does often work. Recently I talked politics with a diehard Biden hater & walked away with her appreciating the time I spent telling her about his leadership years ago working on the Violence Against Women Act. She’d only ever heard bad things about Biden & had no idea about all the good he’s done. I told her I appreciated the trust & open-mindedness she gave me to tell her the truth.
My most memorable good faith argument moment was with Joe Biggs on Twitter. I started off complimenting his video reporting from Ferguson, which was truthfully very good, and used that as an opening to disagree with him about something. He ended up listening & changing his mind to a degree. Sometimes I wonder where he’d be now if more people had good faith discussions with him instead of blasting him on Twitter. Maybe he wouldn’t be in prison for his actions on J6. Who knows.
Keep up the good work, Dakota. You’re well on your way towards changing lives for the better.
Sending love and support after hearing the terrible news about Stewart being pardoned. Your family deserves peace.
Dakota I am continually impressed by your insight and your writing. I may not comment but be assured I read everything. You will go far in this life with more wisdom than anyone should have had to attain but it will ultimately serve you and others well. Bless you and your mom.