I used to LOVE politics. I listened to NPR and Rush Limbaugh and watched the Sunday morning political shows. After Rush Limbaugh got out of rehab, he said something that changed my life. He said it’s much easier to be happy if you get away from all the talk about politics. I took that to heart and my blood pressure went down. It was a very good move.
I’m a Libertarian which is essentially the same as being politically homeless. Republicans are too socially conservative for my tastes. Both Democrats and Republicans are way too fiscally irresponsible for my tastes. I believe it’s always wrong to take money from one person to meet the needs of another because it takes away the means and motivation to be charitable. There isn’t a politician with a chance of winning that says anything like that.
I focus on technology because it’s optimistic and has the potential to bring about positive change in everyone’s lives.
Politics is about artificial change and hyping fear so a few people can gain power over the majority. Democrats hype fear about healthcare and climate change. Republicans hype fear about terrorism and illegal immigration. The end result when either side does anything is restriction of liberty, so my goal is to try as hard as I can to just ignore it and enjoy life.
The worst thing about politics is that it divides people, and I can’t see how that’s ever a good thing.
We’ve been talking about selling our stuff and taking Geek Brief on the road for a year. If we can make that happen, I think it would be a great way for us to ignore whatever is going to happen in November.
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I’m right where you are, Neal. But as the Declaration of Independence says, we have a duty to correct failed government. If a majority does what they can, things can change.
That being said, if you watch/read/hear political media every day (heck, every WEEK), you’ll go loony.
“You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” - Eagles
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