[doggosphere]

My explanation is I don't take any remark as a literally as you do, especially in a disingenuous fashion meant to further a political argument.

Ex. Ball player says, "we're going to kill 'em tomorrow".

You: "omg this athlete says he's going to murder his opponents at the game tomorrow."

Me: "no he didn't lol."

You: "FULL STOP. Here's the quote. He literally said it. Did he not say the word "kill 'em"???? Why are you denying that he said he was going to kill people? Clearly he has communicated his intent and endorsement of murder, we need no further context for this speech. "

Me: "ok."