Rather than go around and around with Leftists, I pose this simple construct to them.
There are two kinds of people in the world. The ones who just want to be left alone to live their lives and pursue their dreams, and the meddling busybodies who can’t abide freedom and constantly interfere. Which are you?
Yes, the Liberals need to cold water thrown in their faces, and be asked: So again, who are the control freaks?
The Left has many under its spell, but some are ripe for a shove back towards the center. I don’t expect Liberals to adopt Conservatism, but I would expect they still have some sense of Independence, self-worth.