Distractions (in-lieu-of any worthwhile-input) take many forms; often considered an art-form, in more-"conservative" circles. (The lack of worthwhile-input, that is....)
Ahh... DISTRACTIONS. Perhaps that's it Sha.
But could it possibly be they really just don't understand things?
I know I'm often put into the position of having to be Mr. Obvious when dealing with Far Far Righties.
And this is often how it goes when I try to help...