It's shocking how stupid the average person is, scary shocking.
It is when the Facts & evidence is slapping them in the Face & yet they'll still try to ignore it.
Mind Cognitive Dissonance is a real phenomenon & very hard for someone to break out of,
They've got to be willing to confront themselves & admit they're wrong.
So many just cannot or will not do that.
The Japanese used it on American POW to Get them to switch sides & support the Japs
Very simple & easily done.