Anybody else stay away from politics?

Discussion in 'Politics Discussion' started by TaurusHorns, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. MakeDollarsSense

    MakeDollarsSense Well-Known Member

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    It's important to be in "the know" so to speak. I think that as a citizen you're going to want to know what each candidate has to offer.
     
  2. Rainman

    Rainman Senior Investor

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    I don't always stay away from politics though I should. Fact is whether we like it the less we are involved in politics the more likely others will choose leaders we might not like for us. Staying away is pretty much as taking sides. You don't support someone who may bring about change. I believe that discussing politics with others could probably make them less ignorant. One person can change the country [or world if you please].
     
  3. Alex

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    People hate politics because the natural assumption is that politicians are liars. There will always be different views and people do get angry when others don't agree with them. I rarely discuss politics even though I studied it at University, because most people I know are set in their beliefs and don't want to know anything else. Political brainwashing happens at an early age, and most of my friends are Left wing and are vocal about it, where my more conservative friends don't need to rant and rave about policies.
     
  4. Kate

    Kate Senior Investor

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    There, within a few lines, JR spoke my feelings on this whole subject of politics. Oh, it wasn't like that for me in the past. It just started when I realized that a whole lot more of what's being put out there as truth is actually bull... when it turned into "anything to win the race, and screw what the public thinks or wants" I started shutting down to listening.

    Now that doesn't mean I won't still state my opinion... often strongly :rolleyes: but the trust I felt when I was a stupid naive kid, and the expectation of honor in political races was stolen from me long ago.
     
  5. Kate

    Kate Senior Investor

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    Are you saying they're not, Alex? Hey, just asking! ;)
     
  6. Corzhens

    Corzhens Senior Investor

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    There is a saying here that never talk about politics because it is an endless issue (another topic is religion). But I find so many people, particularly in the social media, having great interest in the upcoming national elections this year. And to think that the election is still far, November will be a hot month. Honestly, I don't converse about politics with my colleagues in the office, I'd rather talk shop than engage them in political talk because we practically get nothing out of that conversation. What if you want Trump and he wins? What if you don't want Trump and he loses? You get nothing, right?
     
  7. Rosyrain

    Rosyrain Senior Investor

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    I do not pay much attention to the speeches or political talks because I do not care to hear all of the bashing and rhetoric nonsense. I have read up on the candidates and am not impressed with any of them at the moment. I can't wait until this political season is over with, that is for sure.
     
  8. knitmehere

    knitmehere Well-Known Member

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    For the most part, I stay out of it. I don't mind a little debate here and there and I DEFINITELY want to know what's going on and who is going to be running the country/making laws/etc. I don't think politics are one of those things you can completely avoid unless you want to be blissfully ignorant about everything going on in the world.
     
  9. eddiemoneys

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    It's a double-edged sword. When you're investing or researching what you're going to invest in, there are times that you have to read the news and everything you can about a big leap and that may involve dealing with the politics and the people surrounding what you want to do or know more about.

    I approach it like a glass of fine wine. If you don't sip it to enjoy the taste, then you'll miss out. Drink too much, and you'll end up with a headache or drunk and wish you hadn't.

    The happy medium is to respect what you can and enjoy what you agree with, but do not consume more than you intend to handle.

    There's a way to go about politics and it's usually in moderation.
     
  10. pwarbi

    pwarbi Senior Investor

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    I think that if anything, more people need to become involved in, and take an interest in politics as that's the only way things will ever change.

    There's no point in people sat at home moaning that the politicians are doing a bad job, if they're not willing to get involved and try and make a difference themselves.
     

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