Me: It's "A" because reason A, reason A, and reason A
Other: No, I like B because reason B, Reason B, and reason B
Me: What about reason A? That negates Reason B and there's also Reason A
Other, No, Reason B is also important (giving one of the same reasons as before, only rewording to sound like a new reason)
At this point, I figured that this person isn't going to be convinced. So I let it go. Easy enough, right? Well, this year, it's a bit different:
Me: It's A, because reason A, reason A and reason A
Other: Yes, and also don't forget Reason A
Me (now getting excited that this person who previously disagreed, now agrees): Right! And of course Reason A!
Other: Of course! ... (the dreaded pause) but A isn't feasible because no one will choose A and therefore I must stick with B because it's not C
Me: But B and C are the same because reason B and Reason C are the same, also Reason B and Reason C are also the same... As a matter of fact, there really isn't much difference between B and C.
Other: No, B just isn't C
Me: but what about Reason B and C?
Other: That's true, but if I go for A then C has a more of a chance at winning, so I'm going with B because I don't want C.
So, instead of making a stand for what they believe in, they much rather choose the same that only looks a little bit different, because it's not the "other". Even if they agree that they are mostly the same. It doesn't matter that a lot of people think the exact same way and if those "lot of people" also took a stand, A has a chance.
But no, just follow the sheep towards the slaughterhouse - but at least it's not the same slaughterhouse.
Don't forget to berate and belittle those who try convince you to do otherwise on the way.
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