There are 2 jokes here.

First of all, it is Satire.

Second of all, it is likely a jab at "climate change deniers" and supposes that liberals are the ones who process facts, while Conservatives are the resistant ones.

The massive irony and reversal is the funniest part of this, as we know full well that libtards are called libTARDS for a reason.

The article has failed in the act of succeeding. Scoring a bullseye..... in their own forehead.