Sorry guys, I'm out ...

... of politics, that is.

I'm so disgusted with my country's politics that I just can't. We are going to elect a president this autumn and the two best people we can put up there for consideration are Trump and Biden? Really? Sorry, but I am out.

This doesn't make me any less political as a person. I may continue to write about my passionate views on our individual rights as free persons, but I see this election as a chose between the lessor of two evils.

I grew up very engaged in electoral politics. I participated in mock government programs and even argued my positions in the well of the Massachusetts Senate Chamber. I'm NOT pulling back here out of apathy or indifference, but out of disgust.

I turned 18 in 2013 so my first presidential choice was 2016:
- 2016: Trump v Clinton
- 2020: Trump v Biden
- 2024: Trump v Biden, the sequel

I have friends here from every corner of the political map and I love you all, but I just can't. So, many of you may have noticed that I've already stopped hearting or replying to your political posts. Please don't take this as any kind of repudiation (or support) of one side or the other. I'm just out. 😐

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I know exactly how you feel, especially because people are nuts.

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@uncalled4 So nuts. Look, I'm neither conservative nor liberal. But I am VERY conservative on some issues and VERY liberal on others. I do love my country and am proud to serve it. But neither of these guys deserves my vote. I demand good governance.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@sarabee1995 We are not in a great place. I'm all over the place politically, which is why I don't really get on here and discuss it much.

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@uncalled4 We're in an awful place. 😔

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@sarabee1995 it's so hard to resist the temptation to say what I really think. I know that I can, but it comes with a price. If you wanted a safe place, you and I could DM. I don't get emotional if someone disagrees with me like 98% of the public seems to.

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@uncalled4 We've not really engaged much on here, but I've seen you around a lot and seen you interacting with people I respect a lot. My point is that I don't usually welcome DMs, but in your case I would. Just know I don't do pics (send or receive) and I keep it respectful always. :)

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@sarabee1995 pics? me neither lol