To add to this,

by nedhead , Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 23:54 (4 days ago) @ Mike (Max)

I think it's a lot easier to double-down on opinions rather than change them. I think that's driven both by social group but also just individually.

What information gets through that would change opinions? Personal experience. And most of national politics is just beyond our personal experience. Most people, especially in MAGA, are not really affected by crazy shit -- who cares that we are killing Iranians, as long as we don't see it in gas prices or inflation. Where are the declines in MAGA support? Probably in Hispanic Americans, because they are far more likely to have seen negative consequences.

Without personal experience, it's easier for us to stay with our social networks and established positions.