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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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

I've tried periodically to get engaged with party politics, but it's always been a struggle. Even in the 2000s when I came of age and our country was most receptive to reform and adventure. Unfortunately local politics too has become contaminated by partisan national issues in recent years.

It's definitely possible though to remain interested in good government and passionate about public affairs without attaching yourself to a party. That's a trick I learned while a civil servant 🙂

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@SunshineGirl

"...interested in good government and passionate about public affairs without attaching yourself to a party."

This has been me my whole life.