That's one possibility. The OTHER - which was explained clearly enough in my post - is that "you people" (as you put it), in your desperation, deliberately choose that which reflects the most poorly on your perceived adversary.
Had a similar discussion with someone the other day. Gave a dozen cogent proofs the Dem narrative that "Trump is a racist" was a blatant lie.
Went in one ear and out the other. TDS is, unlike Covid, resistant to cure. So I expect equally little mental engagement with the specifics from you.
As ever, your choice.