Should one debate with a person that will never understand what you are really trying to say?

Answer 1

I think it is a waste of time sometimes, but perhaps there might be merit in it:
I lay the blame for a vast majority of political problems pointedly at the door of the education system of our country!
This was born out again vehemently this week is discussions between myself as a representative of the local press and senior councillors of the our Town Council, when it become crystal clear that the majority of the animosity between the two parties stemmed solely from a lack of understanding the common language used to communicate: English.
And it was indeed small, insignificant technicalities, such as punctuation marks, that caused the most misunderstandings.
And for that the blame should be lodged with basic education principles which are sorely lacking in their efficiency in conveying the necessary knowledge across so that people could indeed understand each other better.
It also teaches tolerance to us who had were - perhaps - more privileged in receiving a higher quality of education in language skills, especially the mechanics of language (the rules which govern any language). We are (sometimes forcibly) taught diplomacy in handling affairs with our lesser knowledgeable fellow citizens who lack these communication skills.
Perhaps the other parties will also learn some valuable lessons in this exercise: Appoint skilled personnel to handle such linguistic fuddies as the press are purported to be - a common perception which has become quite a stumbling block!
And talking of wrong perceptions: The abovementioned lack of proper communication skills and linguistic knowledge, invariably leads to misconceptions proliferating, which in turn creates its own animosities! Thus the vicious circles is perpetuated ad nauseam!
Perhaps before taking up office as elected officials, all politicians should first undergo crash courses in communications (starting with basic English); common public relations; diplomatic skills and a smattering of basic business skills wouldn’t hurt either . . .
Q.E.D.! - Q-Ball (Sunny South Africa)

Answer 2

If the person can't understand you then what's the point of debating him. You would just be wasting your breath. You can however tell him to listen and hear you, and let him think about what you said and maybe he can get it sometime.

Answer 3

Nope, just a waste of your energy.
Also, the person you are talking at probably has no clue and no brain power to even grasp a new concept or idea !

Answer 4

As the saying goes,
Never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Answer 5

Wasted breath

Answer 6

Nope. In debates where someone won't even acknowledge your opinion, it's better to agree to disagree and move on.

Answer 7

No! Time is too important to waste it trying to explain something to clueless types!

Answer 8

No. You would just be wasting your time.