There are those that make a truthful statement and then there are those that are in denial. If one is in denial, they declare the truth as a lie and call the poster names. It slows down the conversation when you have to screen the baiters and trolls but the conversation is still interesting. By inserting links to the articles instead of just making blatant statements of opinion, it is more difficult, but not impossible for the baiters and trolls to argue.

Personally, I try to limit my caustic remarks to just disparaging the politicians, not the poster. That becomes difficult when the attacker attempts to divert by making it a personal attack.

But, there is something to be learned here if one is to dig down into the subject and ignore the childish diatribes. If nothing else, it is entertaining.