That's what's odd about Rob. Usually half way intelligent human beings can see the difference when somebody is being literal or not. Most people are making that distinction on a subconscious level and switching between literal and non litral without a thought. Yet Rob seems to struggle with this ability, which is fine. Maybe IRL, Rob is used to looking for visual clues, which don't exist on the intrawebz or maybe it's something he just struggles with.
So, was I not supposed to take you literally when you declared that we do not have innate rights as humans?
Was that supposed to just be one of your personal "figures of speech", and you actually do not believe the claim?
Was I not supposed to take you literally when you said you sought the advice of your 12 y.o. to confirm your beliefs?
Was I not supposed to take you literally when you said the CPI has beeen "fake forever"?
Was I not supposed to take you literally when you claimed you personally witnessed an illegal immigrant who was open on Federal medicaid?
Was I not supposed to take you literally when you said no money had been lost when the market plunged 10% due to TACO Donald's stupidass tariff plan and announcement?
Was I not supposed to take you literally when you defended Trump as not being a ******, even though the court case very clearly shows he is, and the judge even clarified it?
As for Trump, since per your claim "Sleepy Joe" was not literal, I guess when he wanted to call him "Creepy Joe", or "Corrupt Joe", he didn't want to say Biden casued unpleasant feelings or unease, or that he was willing to be dishonest for personal gain. What he REALLY meant was that Biden inches along very slowly when he moves, or that his data on his computer is scrambled and no longer working.
What odd monikers to choose.
But if you're having a hard time understanding when something is literal or not, just take our word for it and move on.**8