I Don’t Like Politics, Do You?
February 16, 2021
Let’s talk about my least favorite topic around…. Politics! This topic is either very important to some people, but if you are like me, you couldn’t care less about politics. It is not that I do not care who is in office, I just do not enjoy the fact that one election can split the country in half and cause a countrywide argument. Everyone has the right to his or her own opinion, but politics is a very controversial topic, and nobody can ever completely agree with another person. Talking about politics is practically asking for an argument. I think it is smart to try and keep your political opinions between you and the ballot booth. If you’re not old enough to vote, your opinion still matters, just try not to make an argument out of it on social media or in public.
I personally cannot get interested in politics, and I sometimes feel like a bad citizen of the United States. I just sometimes feel as if I don’t really need to voice my opinion, yet, because I am not old enough to vote, even though I am getting close to the voting age. Politics are a very big part of our country, but to me, it is just so difficult to understand and get interested in. I want to be able to listen to our potential presidents and help be part of my family’s decision in the voting booth. When I sit in front of my television and try to watch politics, I just sit and wonder why there are two grown adults sitting on a stage arguing while a crowd watches them and picks a favorite. It honestly makes no sense to me. I hope to be able to understand and become interested by the time I am old enough to vote, but it is not looking promising.
Chrissy Bowles • Mar 25, 2021 at 11:08 am
It’s especially awkward as a teacher when students ask me my political views because I’ve seen how they react with each other over disagreements……..so, what if they disagree with my political views? Let’s be honest, and I’ve said it before, some people (students and adults) have a hard time separating disagreement and disrespect; therefore, I only share my views with confidants…..and I’m picky about my confidants.
I do have some advice for navigating politics, though. Pick 1 “liberal” news source, one “conservative” news source, and one that is known for being neutral. You can read about the the same topic on all three and compare and contrast how that topic is represented. Also, limiting how much news you expose yourself to can help with feeling overwhelmed. If you are trying to take in too much information, it causes stress and overload.
When it comes to other people spewing their political views in your direction, you gotta channel Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek. As captain of the Enterprise, Picard is renowned for his diplomacy and skills as a mediator, or you could do what I do……make “hmm” noises, nod a few times, don’t forget to blink and throw in a “fascinating” whilst stroking your non-existent goatee.
jarp • Mar 26, 2021 at 9:19 am
Live long and proper, Mrs. Bowles. Your wise advice is both practical and constructive! Thank you!
rebekah burke • Feb 19, 2021 at 7:42 pm
I agree 100% about this. Politics are very important but they are pretty hard to understand and get interested in. Sometimes I feel bad about not being interested in them as well, but just like Brandon, I can’t even vote.
jarp • Feb 20, 2021 at 3:08 pm
We are glad you can relate!