I don't know how to talk to these brainwashed people either. Maybe something like:
"Well, bless your heart, darling. That brainwashing really took hold."
you remind me ... apparently that’s the kinda moment we’re now supposed to say, “you sound vaccinated” lol
Speaking of brainwashing...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/10/04/stockton-serial-killings/
They reference the DC sniper attacks in the article.