I don't understand the stances these fringe groups take I think you understand, but you don't agree. Big difference. As soon as you disagree, you lose, because

I don't understand the stances these fringe groups take I think you understand, but you don't agree. Big difference. As soon as you disagree, you lose, because you'll never challenge the extremists the way they challenge you to be more like them, because they'll win. Hence you merely say you don't understand, which in this respect, is a lie.