4 thoughts on “Politics in a social world

  1. Hi Adi,

    Those flame wars are nasty. I never mention politics on my feeds. Few have the emotional maturity and detachment to discuss politics without sounding like a hurt 4 year old.

    Ryan

    • Yes, it tends to be something to avoid doesn't it? That and religion. I can see some real value in using social for some of the participatory budgeting style work that's going on, but electioneering is a massive turn-off.

  2. Kinda the same whether it's voters or politicians isn't it? Both groups have already made up their minds, and then use social media to broadcast those opinions to everyone else.

  3. I not only avoided discussing politics for many years, I avoided politics. Government simply had little meaning in my life. I voted in every election, but almost always cast my ballot for the loser. It was a minor annoyance because, like I said, government seemed inconsequential to me. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Well it might not have been during my younger years, but it has grown like the many-headed Hydra in recent decades until it intrudes on every aspect of my life. It even now threatens to bankrupt my natal nation.

    Looking around I find that waiting to cast a ballot in an election is far to late to effect outcomes. Decisions are made long before then. Thus, I have begun to engage.

    Yes, I've lost "friends" by talking about politics whether it be in person or in social media. Their loss seems of little consequence compared to the outcome if we don't become engaged and turn things around.

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