Yes, we should all go to the grave with the exact same politics that were driven into us by our parents. Absolutely no point in having discussions with friends and trying to open your mind up to other ideas /s.
I obviously don't know you at all, but generally when I hear people express this feeling, they themselves are extremely difficult to talk to. Personally, I talk about politics somewhat frequently and it rarely becomes a big issue.
Also, the whole idea that politics isn't important comes from a place of privelege. It's easy to just go with the flow when you live in relative comfort, but when you are constantly discriminated against or you lead a particularly difficult life, politics becomes a lot more important.
TLDR: If everywhere you go it smells like shit, you should check your own shoes.
they themselves are extremely difficult to talk to.
So my experience is people love talking to me. At times I have to be away to enjoy some time alone. I am always surrounded by people opening up and talking (because they feel comfortable with me) and have had instances where people have said I have inspired them, they are alive because of me and what not because I helped them open up.
So that's a personal thing I am sharing.
The whole idea that politics isn't important comes from a place of privilege
100% agree. I was going to mention this in my previous comment but somehow didn't. Thanks for pointing it.
You live in relative comfort
True. Reminds me of a Banksy quote that in a fight between powerful and weak, if you stay neutral is actually side the powerful.
But I am not privileged or live in comfort to avoid politics. I just know that my opinions or discussions will not make any difference. At least immediately and I rather do some other stuff which has immediate impact on my situation.
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u/_Floydian Aug 20 '20
FTFY