X.Onasis
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In my experience, people need inspiration to learn... A need or desire.Well, your observation is not without traction.
And yeah, I am a life-long optimist, a forward-thinker, not backward (nostalgia ain't my thing). So, I look at unfortunate posters such as "Leo" as simply unevolved citizens who may become more reflective, more thoughtful, more diligent.....and thus more useful to our American society....with time and nurturing.
We wish him and other MAGA/QAnon'rs like him good luck. And hope they can break away from their exclusive reliance on news-sources such as Alex Jones and Mike Lindell and Lauren Boebert.
There ARE more reliable sources out there if only the MAGA will open their eyes.
IMHO
I'm not seeing any of that with this knothead, just a conscious drive to be a minor annoyance. But keep trying if it makes you feel better. They say that positive reinforcement is a more powerful influence than negative reinforcement in behavior modification, but I also believe the most painful lessons are the fastest teachers.
Of course, that's not preferred by progressive thinkers, believing that teaching by example is far more effective. Alas, I'm an old man and no longer have patience for wilful ignorance.
Best of luck to you in that regard. YRMV