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Xolodno

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12. I wish I didn't have to pay attention to politics.

Sat Apr 12, 2025, 08:08 PM

Apr 2025

I remember when it used to be rather boring. Then Newt Gingrich happened and the 24/7 news cycle. Which was then replaced mostly by commentary. In the past, an anchor would get five minutes or so and they listed it as a special commentary.

Back in the day, you could turn on the news and they would just say this shit happened today, decide what you think. Now, particularly "conservative" outlets (and lets be honest, they aren't even conservative anymore), they try to mold how you think.

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" I don't pay attention to politics " [View all] 4bonhoffer Apr 2025 OP

"Politics is boring." "Both sides are the same." "Voting doesn't matter." CrispyQ Apr 2025 #1

Hmmm. I'm inclined to say I don't pay attention PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2025 #2

But I bet you gripe about the results of our politics. LizBeth Apr 2025 #3

Too bad you're not into politics because politics is into you. - Gov. Walz mobeau69 Apr 2025 #4

Absolutely! A somewhat liberal radio talker back in the '90s said something similar.... electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #8

That's a play off of a quote from Leon Trotsky... Xolodno Apr 2025 #10

Yep, I hear that sometimes, 4bonhoffer. Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #5

I don't care what kind of society I live in. * 617Blue Apr 2025 #6

Heh electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #7

I hear this from the majority of college freshmen in my critical thinking class. Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #9

Protests large and small everywhere every week can break through. pat_k Apr 2025 #11

I wish I didn't have to pay attention to politics. Xolodno Apr 2025 #12