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Brexiter annoyed by people pointing out that thing they were told ‘would happen’ is now ‘happening’ (newsthump.com)

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago (1 children)

sometimes people just want to avoid reality

This is what I have accepted in the last 5 or so years. No matter how much information I can provide about climate change, people just brush it off like it doesn't matter.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It's a defense mechanism. When you think about the amount of things they would have to learn and change their mind on, and then weigh those against "do whats easy", it's not surprising people change their minds less as they age.

Fudge specifically says how terrible it would be to upset the order and calm that has been built in Voldemorts absence. Keeping his safe place is his priority.