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I Won an Argument on Facebook and So Can You!

By Rachel Keller

With the political climate the way it is these days, we all have to be putting out little acts of resistance. That’s why I logged into Facebook yesterday and spent three hours arguing with a stranger on Buzzfeed’s page!

The process was simple, really. I went to check an article about cats dressed like Harry Potter characters and before I could click the link, I saw Derek’s comment: “Killary for Prison.” Of course I couldn’t let that stand, so I channeled my inner Hermione.

I calmly explained that after several (unnecessary) search committees were employed, Hillary Clinton was still not found culpable for Benghazi. It was well researched and I cited my sources.

Derek wrote back, “Libtard bitch.”

At this point, I must admit I was irritated. I glared at Derek’s American flag profile picture as I typed back, “Those terms are disrespectful to both women and the mental health community.”

A minute later, a response! He called me a snowflake and said that Trump is president now and I have to get over it. I started seeing red. Long story short, I spent another two hours stalking Derek on Facebook to find the perfect comeback.

“I didn’t donate to the Red Cross in lieu of flowers for your sister Sarah’s funeral.” He never responded back, which means I won! It’s the little things you can do for justice, right?

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About the Author

Rachel Keller is a student at NYU Gallatin School of Individualized study and a writer/performer for the Reckless Theater affiliate team Quincey. She is allergic to cats.