People need to understand that lies, self-deception, and delusion are deeply infectious.
They can be even more dangerous than a world-wide virus.
Because when we refuse to recognize reality and to react rationally to reality, then that delusion is a threat to us all.
This is the "virus" that Donald Trump and his supporters have spread around the world. Their lies and delusions have affected us all.
It starts with what they believe to be a "small lie", such as, "this is the largest crowd in history to watch a presidential inaugural". It seems harmless, but it is not. When people accept such lies and delusions as the truth, it infects us all.
Now, that we are infected with a pandemic virus, it is a challenge to persuade and convince people that they are out of touch with reality.
Many still believe it is a "hoax". The Democrats and "fake news" are out to get their Dear Leader, Donald Trump. These people are a threat to us all.