I use to love politics. Cable news and their over analyzing of everything, Trump’s first term, and most importantly, the wide-eyed, foaming at the mouth 24/7 “horse race” punditry have all contributed to me souring on the topic
Same here. Elections were my Superbowl. Now I find myself systematically trying to eliminate all political news. I know too much about politics to be able to avoid panicking every time I see a headline. This last election was just different. I have always been extremely calm and patient about politics and never panicked at the loss that inevitably always comes around. This last one sent my optimistic self into a real and lasting depression I am still struggling to overcome.
I know other people who feel the same way. I have to stay active and keep donating to worthy candidates, but it’s been almost a decade of waking up and seeing my fellow citizens acting like complete idiots.
I’ve decided that Trump’s only real talent is making stupid people think they are smart. Which is unfortunate because now all the idiots think they are smart enough to shut down anything smart and push absolutely moronic plans, like gutting all government programs and shoving tariffs up their own asses.
This is my favorite Trump story. The TLDR is that when he put up his Tower he had a chance to get in good with the Manhattan elites. Through his own greed and stupidity he blew his big chance and ended up hated by the people he was desperate to impress.
Politics.
I was raised to watch the evening news every night and read newspapers. I loved political fiction like House of Cards and the novels of Ross Thomas.
Even when Bush Jr. was President and lying us into a forever war I could observe without getting crazy.
Ever since Trump came along it’s a pain to stay informed.
I use to love politics. Cable news and their over analyzing of everything, Trump’s first term, and most importantly, the wide-eyed, foaming at the mouth 24/7 “horse race” punditry have all contributed to me souring on the topic
Same here. Elections were my Superbowl. Now I find myself systematically trying to eliminate all political news. I know too much about politics to be able to avoid panicking every time I see a headline. This last election was just different. I have always been extremely calm and patient about politics and never panicked at the loss that inevitably always comes around. This last one sent my optimistic self into a real and lasting depression I am still struggling to overcome.
I know other people who feel the same way. I have to stay active and keep donating to worthy candidates, but it’s been almost a decade of waking up and seeing my fellow citizens acting like complete idiots.
I’ve decided that Trump’s only real talent is making stupid people think they are smart. Which is unfortunate because now all the idiots think they are smart enough to shut down anything smart and push absolutely moronic plans, like gutting all government programs and shoving tariffs up their own asses.
This is my favorite Trump story. The TLDR is that when he put up his Tower he had a chance to get in good with the Manhattan elites. Through his own greed and stupidity he blew his big chance and ended up hated by the people he was desperate to impress.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaellisicky/2020/10/03/how-donald-trump-took-down-bonwit-teller-a-fifth-avenue-landmark/