Actually there are studies that show even if you show a person facts that go against their beliefs their beliefs will be strengthened. Adam ruins everything did a great segment on this.
This would be why religion continues to flourish despite the fact that all gods are lies perpetuated to control the minds of the gullible (of which there are far too many).
rudypoogamer almost 7 years ago
Also: Opinions are like buttholes, everybody has one and no one thinks that theirs stinks.
Brass Orchid Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Ad Populum. Go with what you’ve herd.
Carl Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Its because so many opinions are disguised as facts.
cabalonrye almost 7 years ago
Laziness. Looking up for facts is too much work.
johnzakour Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Actually there are studies that show even if you show a person facts that go against their beliefs their beliefs will be strengthened. Adam ruins everything did a great segment on this.
sbwertz almost 7 years ago
My mind is made up. Don’t confuse me with facts.
shamest Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I wonder how much emotion plays into all of this.
PoodleGroomer almost 7 years ago
The stock market is more opinion than fact.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Which is why innocent people are treated as criminals and can’t even leave their homes for fear from death threats because of false accusations.
sandflea almost 7 years ago
Too many people ignore the facts because they don’t want to admit they’re wrong.
sml7291 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
This would be why religion continues to flourish despite the fact that all gods are lies perpetuated to control the minds of the gullible (of which there are far too many).
Daeder almost 7 years ago
I don’t get why those people are allowed to vote.