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In my experience, like 4 times out of 5 when people decry things getting too political, what they're really saying is they like things the way they are and they don't want anyone to change anything. the other 1 time out of 5 they're just super exhausted fighting the good fight all the time and need to turn off for a bit just to survive the next day.
it's the one thing I like about mastodon - the CWs - even though it seems like so many people are against them. but in my view, it gives people who are wrung out and highly upset over politics and general disappointment an ability to let their batteries recharge, while still allowing others to agitate for change and shine a light on political problems.
it also neatly pulls the rug out from under the 4/5ths of people who are happy with their lot in life and don't want anyone else to win like they are. I see this as an absolute win
Exactly. Everything is political; if saying or doing something is political, then not saying or doing it is also a political stance.
“Apolitical” is just another form of conservatism. Not wanting to discuss politics, ever, is a form of saying “I don't see what's wrong with the system, it's working just fine for me”
Yes, and its why people who say they "aren't into politics" frustrate and anger me; its a position of privilege.