I havent watched the news in like 20 years. I feel quite calm. Whats the point of worrying when you cant do anything about it?
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StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I can’t look at the news, people get so high and mighty when you tell them you avoid politics.
“You’re the reason why there’s so and so ruining things!!”
“I guess you don’t care about your future huh?”
“Yeah go hide in your hole”
Bitch, I have HEART PROBLEMS from stress, I literally cannot be absorbing that shit. And even if I didn’t have this problem, fucking leave it, it’s not your business how people try to cope in this shit hole of a reality
1984@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
You can still get armed and ready. You could be ready to save a person you love’s life. That’s something you can do about it.
1984@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
If you live in the US, I guess you can? Its pretty hard in Europe to get armed. :)
MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Sorry for the US Defaultism. You probably can’t even get a machete. Nothing stopping you from making your own with paracord or something for the handle.
aesthelete@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Being overly informed is a trap. You definitely don’t need to know every bowel movement Trump takes. I’m sure they’ll eventually prove scientifically that consuming the constant barrage of doom news impairs your ability to effectively plan and organize against “shock and awe” politicians.
ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Ok but you could still vote against the descent into fascism. Good luck not getting healthcare anymore.
StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Oh look, exhibit A
mikezeman@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Did you miss the sentence “even if you still vote”?
thisismyname@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
To clarify though, the news isn’t really politics. The news is theatre.
I agree that people can live their reality how they want but it also has to be remembered that everything is political so if you avoid politics it’s hard to complain when things aren’t going your way. Particularly if you live in a democratic system.
This video by the UK’s Electoral Commission always sticks in my mind about politics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ame0j8jbMY4
StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I feel like you’re sidestepping my entire point here. Nobody who’s actively avoiding politics is complaining about things not going their way, they’re too busy focusing on their mental health.
thisismyname@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Bullshit. People avoid politics and have loud opinions all the time. I understand your burden, the state of the world is depressing af, but to claim that the ignorant keep their opinions to themselves is absurd.
StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
This is exactly what I was talking about though, I’ve told you “I avoid politics” and here you are hounding me about my decision.
What I would prefer to happen is the default response is “oh yeah, okay.” But no, people can’t help but weigh in with their opinions