[little jeremiah]

Thanks for the ping. “Out of hand negations” is exactly right. Doesn’t matter what facts or evidence is presented before them. They ignore it, and very shortly are repeating the exact same phrases as though no one else had ever said a thing. It’s the Big Lie tactic.

I agree with everything you said.

And if there were sincere people who disagreed with your statements or the statements of others, they would debate in a rational manner. And they would learn. Their arguments would make sense. They would not (as at least four have said) admit that they derive pleasure from sniping, and they would not use stock DU phrases such as “birthers”.

[ponygirl]

Game. Set. Match.

You guys are awesome.

[Scanian]

You said it...no self-respecting constitutionalist would use a smear term like “birthers” or “truthers.” Polarik did a good job identifying the motives of the trolls on this thread.

[mlo]

"Doesn’t matter what facts or evidence is presented before them. They ignore it, and very shortly are repeating the exact same phrases as though no one else had ever said a thing. It’s the Big Lie tactic."

You are describing the behavior of many of the people here promoting the birther mythology, not the critics.

"And if there were sincere people who disagreed with your statements or the statements of others, they would debate in a rational manner."

Look who you are saying that to! Good advice for Polarik.