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Winning an argument on the internet is nearly impossible. Except for the time when your opponent digs a hole for themselves completely on their own. Such self-sabotage is not something you see in every comment section but it does happen. And you can find most of them on a Twitter account called Conservative Self-Owns.

It shares screenshots of homophobic, racist, and other hateful or narrow-minded remarks that backfired on their authors, and it has already earned 269.2K followers by doing so. Scroll down and check out some of Conservative Self-Owns' most popular tweets!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been saying this repeatedly lately, but once again, the irony here is almost unbearable

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We managed to get in contact with the person running the account and they agreed to have a little chat about what goes into the process. However, they also wanted to remain anonymous, so for the purpose of this article, let's call them Admin.

"I started the account back in November when I saw a pattern of mainly conservatives on social media making self-defeating arguments," Admin told Bored Panda.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the majority of Texas legislators feel that forcing a woman to carry an unwanted baby to term, thus resulting in an unloved, neglected child who will suffer from the known effects of those circumstances throughout his/her life is a better choice? And no provisions will be made to step in and provide emotional and financial support to the unwilling mother? Gotta say, not feeling it.

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Such a huge following isn't just a testament to their work.

"I mainly pick content through submissions people DM me," Admin explained. But they haven't lost their touch, either. "I also sometimes see stuff in the wild on apps like TikTok."

Admin said by far the most popular themes on Conservative Self-Owns are pronoun-related, like "I'd never date a girl with pronouns." Recently, things related to COVID deniers getting COVID after funny statements on social media have been doing well too.

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Considering how the last presidential election went down, political division in America seems to be growing. But according to licensed psychologist Dr. Mike Brooks, we must remember that it's not the worst it's ever been. After all, the country did have a Civil War.

However, it's not just the government that's heating up. Arguments are dividing workplaces, neighborhoods, faith communities, and homes. But as we can see from Conservative Self-Owns, some of the most toxic disagreements take place online.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone realize that when Donald Trump signed the terms of his agreement not to run a charity again, that he had given $500,000 away to voters at a rally? I didn't realize that until I read the paperwork the other day. And we already know he paid all the actors cheering for him as he came down the escalator.

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know of at least 2 other Covid deniers who were begging for their life when they got infected. A Russian influencer and a redneck. Both of them died of Covid-19.

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Please pray for me!" No I don't think I will. And not just because I'm an atheist.

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tuzdayschild
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not an atheist Katie, so I'm gonna pray she bumps into some intelligence.

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Lily Mae Kitty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm at the point where I don't care if they die anymore, I just don't want them taking anyone else with them but they will.

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Julie Harden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I no longer feel bad for these people. At this point, I feel it's just Darwin thinning the heard.

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Candia Lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darwinism. Darwin himself never thinned a herd, just explained natural selection.

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Watching
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally have not one prayer to give this ignorant human being.

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Ian Reynolds
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well she got her wish, hope she is happy with the outcome of it

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BetweenTheCracks
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've gotten to the point that if I were at the hospital with a loved one and I knew for a fact something like this twat was taking up a valuable ER bed, I would physically remove her from it. That wouldn't be productive and I would of course end up arrested, but I am so done with catching the fuzzy end of the lollipop because OTHER people are fucktards.

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Vernice Aure
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IMHO, Determined Antivaxxers/Antumaskers should pay all of their own medical bills And the bills for the people they infect.

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Wednesday
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We prayed you'd get the vaccine - and it failed because there you are possibly dying of a preventable disease...

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Kathi Kemp
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going to save my prayers for those who haven't gotten religion after denying science and reality and now need intervention. Actions have consequences, as you now know.

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DetongLhamo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ll pray for the other people you probably infected in the community.

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Stephanie IV
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is tough. I feel so so sorry she had to learn the hard way.

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Les Izmore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your prayers were answered. You got covid instead of the vaccine as you hoped

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DKS 001
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God: "I did not make Covid. But I will give the idea of a vaccine to help you" ... Christians: "Say no to Vaccines! Pray for me instead!"

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C.S.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh i hope she felt like she was gonna die and then the hospital bills made her homeless.

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Glirpy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d rather pray for all the other people you probably infected.

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Vasha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because prayers have proven so effective in protecting people from covid. Sure.

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Mark Buxbaum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the hospital stops caring for you and sends you home. You chose to not get vaccinated, you forfeit modern medical care.

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rumade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had both. The side effects from the vaccine were horrible for 1 day and done. The covid symptoms were horrendous for 2 weeks with headaches, chills, massive fatigue, loss of taste and smell (you have no idea how much you rely on that until you lose it and everything is hollow), and weakness. The muscle weakness lasted for nearly 2 months; that's how long it took me to get back to my prior fitness level. I am 31 years old with no pre existing conditions, and at the time I caught it was working out 3 times a week. Have always eaten a good diet. Covid was horrible.

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albernistuff 4sale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. I will pray for those who are victims of the stupidity and dis-information spread by objects lessons like you

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Bird Nerd
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, Jesus, for giving this dumb-(BLEEEEEP) karma. Amen. [There, I prayed for her!]

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Em the Bored Lord
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want to say "take that" because most people don't deserve COVID, but...

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RoseTheMad
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh sure I'll pray.. to satan, to keep your lava pit nice and warm for you.

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OffKeySinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the next tweet a go fund me link asking us to pay for her medical bills?

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If you have a conviction, at least stand by it. I'm not getting the jab until it actually stops the spread because until then it's pointless, but if I did catch it and and up in hospital, that's on me and my choices. Regular testing is, and always has been, the best solution until an *effective* vaccine is developed

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Lauren Gwin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing you haven't reviewed any peer reviewed articles or studies showing the efficacy of the vaccines. Let me guess, it's all government plot to get Americans under control. If it's an American government plot, why are A TON OF OTHER COUNTRIES vaccinating? Nothing will stop the spread, but vaccines, masking, and social distancing all SLOW the spread. You do you though.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm afraid this person is probably right...not in the way he/she expects.

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"I know I've gotten into some of these arguments, despite my best intentions not to," Dr. Mike Brooks wrote in Psychology Today.

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"I'm sure you have too ... [The reason] might not even be about politics or religion. It might be about who does the most housework or who the greatest football quarterback of all time is. Regardless of the topic, when we get into an argument, we are usually 'in it to win it.'"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the reason the American flag has embarrassed me many times over the last 6 years. Morons like this standing in front of it spewing hate or just being stupid.

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But what does winning an argument even mean? "Typically, we want to convince the other person that we are right, and they are wrong," Dr. Brooks explained. "They want to do the same. Reflect upon your own history of arguments for just a moment. Have you ever won one? What percentage of them end up being a waste of time?"

"Have you ever argued with anyone about something of importance and convinced them to change their views? About abortion? Gun safety? Global climate change? That Trump is bad/good for America? That Jesus is the only begotten Son of God (or not)? That you do, in fact, way more housework than your partner? How about we flip the question. Has anyone ever convinced you, through arguing, to change your views?"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's a choice, please prove it and choose to be gay instead. We'll wait. You can choose to switch back later.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That guy is so deep in the closet, he's had tea with Mr. Tumnus.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You want to think it's a joke, but we all know it's not.

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Dr. Brooks said that convincing others that we are right, and they are wrong almost never happens. "As much as we'd like to think we are rational, objective creatures, we often fall short of that aspiration. We have many cognitive biases that keep us believing that we are right and others are wrong."

"If you are familiar with the Simon & Garfunkel song, The Boxer, there's a great line that's relevant: 'All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.' Simon and Garfunkel are describing what is, in effect, known as confirmation bias. That is, we cherry-pick our information to support what we already believe and 'disregard the rest.'"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That sign is simply awful. You can be anti-war and still respect soldiers.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This cuts off that this was tweeted by the QAnon Congresswoman from Colorado, Lauren Boebert - who is just so, so stupid. Just a powerfully stupid person.

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Dr. Brooks reminded that much of our happiness in life is nested within our relationships. How we relate to other people is a huge deal. "We should take great care in choosing whether to argue with someone," he said. "We must make an effort to be 'effective' in life over being 'right.' After all, if we damage the relationship by arguing, our happiness and their happiness is diminished."

Of course, you probably don't care what a stranger on the internet thinks about you. Plus, we shouldn't be a doormat — it is important to have values, ideas, opinions, and stances. But since arguing seldom produces the desired result, we should be cautious about when to engage.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember when you thought that if you didn't have anything constructive to say, you shouldn't say anything at all? Republican parents missed the boat on that one.

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"If you remember the movie WarGames with Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy, you might remember the tagline, 'The only winning move is not to play.' When it comes to winning an argument, the best winning move is to not get in one to begin with," Dr. Brooks said. "Like the nukes in WarGames that destroy both the USA and the USSR, our arguments usually cause more harm than good."

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"If we want to sway other people to our 'correct' vision of things, we are most likely to do that by having a strong relationship with them. Ironically, it is through carefully and compassionately listening to others that we are more likely to sway their views. We just have to realize that we are likely to soften our views as well. And you know what? That's okay. We all win when we can connect better with others," the psychologist concluded.

Or you can pick every fight you can and eventually end up on Conservative Self-Owns. Your choice!