Dear Politics, I Quit.
It seems that everywhere I go nowadays there is nothing but politics to be had. The Liberals are crazy, the Conservatives are petty, the Liberals want to destroy the country, the Conservatives already destroyed the country, the Liberals want to sneak into your homes to steal your guns and abort all your babies, the Conservatives are agents of the Anti-Christ, and on and on and on and on...
Now it's bad enough that Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN are beating the everloving piss out of this dead horse, but now it's gotten to the point that I cannot log onto my own Facebook account without being visually assaulted by this same behavior.
Before I continue, let me clarify something: I am neither a Conservative, nor a Liberal. I am a human being who believes that labels lead to a lack of thought. I find any lack of thought highly dangerous. If you want to understand why I feel this way, I recommend that you read "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss.
I also need to clarify that this post is not directed to anyone who occasionally expresses their political opinion via Tweets, status updates, comments, etc.. This doesn't bother me at all, even if I don't agree with you. Also, this blog is not directed at any one individual, but rather an offending party of individuals.
When I make it a point to actively NOT watch the news, which now have become an outlet for the opinion of the anchor (i.e. NOT NEWS), and stay away from political bullshit in general, and the first thing I wake up to in the morning when I log on is blog upon blog upon blog about how the Conservatives are stupid elephant rapists or the Liberals like pink dildos shoved up their asses by gay donkeys, I become somewhat perturbed.
Expressing your opinion occasionally is just fine. Assaulting people on your friends list with your lengthy sermons is not. You have made it perfectly clear that you are not interested in my opinion, so why should I be forced to see your's every single morning? And at what point do you realize that you are becoming the very thing you hate, just another loud mouthed pundit?
So, being who I am, I have developed an action plan encompassing two steps.
That's right, the Bible says to not worry about politics, and that's exactly why I don't care anymore. If anyone wants the particular chapters and verses that back this, or anything else I claim is in Scripture, I'll be happy to oblige.
All politicians have failed me, both the Democrats and the Republicans. I don't care which side you claim, Liberal or Conservative, they've both lied, cheated, and stripped us of our rights. But if God is for us, who can stand against us?
So, if any of you suddenly find, in a day or so, that I have been removed from your friend list, please know that it is nothing personal. I wish you well in your endeavors, and hope you actually start to make some real money off your rants and raves. I won't vote for you, but if you actually try to make a difference and run for election, I wish you all the best of luck. I simply want my peace, quiet, and geeky fun.
Finally, I believe that Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. are supposed to be used as a means of keeping in touch with friends, not alienating them.
I'll leave you with a bit of wisdom from my very favorite philosopher:
"Is it ignorance, or apathy?
I forget these lessons taught to me,
Some say life isn't fair,
Hey, I don't know and I don't care.
Therapy is extremely expensive,
Poppin' bubble wrap is radically cheap,
You choose which one helps with your problems,
I'm gonna get some sleep."
- from "I Don't Know and I Don't Care" by Jimmy Buffett
Save for any questions or comments, let this subject now be closed.
Now it's bad enough that Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN are beating the everloving piss out of this dead horse, but now it's gotten to the point that I cannot log onto my own Facebook account without being visually assaulted by this same behavior.
Before I continue, let me clarify something: I am neither a Conservative, nor a Liberal. I am a human being who believes that labels lead to a lack of thought. I find any lack of thought highly dangerous. If you want to understand why I feel this way, I recommend that you read "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss.
I also need to clarify that this post is not directed to anyone who occasionally expresses their political opinion via Tweets, status updates, comments, etc.. This doesn't bother me at all, even if I don't agree with you. Also, this blog is not directed at any one individual, but rather an offending party of individuals.
When I make it a point to actively NOT watch the news, which now have become an outlet for the opinion of the anchor (i.e. NOT NEWS), and stay away from political bullshit in general, and the first thing I wake up to in the morning when I log on is blog upon blog upon blog about how the Conservatives are stupid elephant rapists or the Liberals like pink dildos shoved up their asses by gay donkeys, I become somewhat perturbed.
Expressing your opinion occasionally is just fine. Assaulting people on your friends list with your lengthy sermons is not. You have made it perfectly clear that you are not interested in my opinion, so why should I be forced to see your's every single morning? And at what point do you realize that you are becoming the very thing you hate, just another loud mouthed pundit?
So, being who I am, I have developed an action plan encompassing two steps.
- Step 1. I intend to return to the old rule of etiquette that recommends one should discuss neither politics nor religion in the company of one's friends. (Though I will make exception for private company who are mature enough to discuss and not debate.)
- Step 2. After a few days have passed to allow this blog to be read by those who inspired this action plan, I shall begin to unfriend those who do not accept this plea for reason and sanity.
That's right, the Bible says to not worry about politics, and that's exactly why I don't care anymore. If anyone wants the particular chapters and verses that back this, or anything else I claim is in Scripture, I'll be happy to oblige.
All politicians have failed me, both the Democrats and the Republicans. I don't care which side you claim, Liberal or Conservative, they've both lied, cheated, and stripped us of our rights. But if God is for us, who can stand against us?
So, if any of you suddenly find, in a day or so, that I have been removed from your friend list, please know that it is nothing personal. I wish you well in your endeavors, and hope you actually start to make some real money off your rants and raves. I won't vote for you, but if you actually try to make a difference and run for election, I wish you all the best of luck. I simply want my peace, quiet, and geeky fun.
Finally, I believe that Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. are supposed to be used as a means of keeping in touch with friends, not alienating them.
I'll leave you with a bit of wisdom from my very favorite philosopher:
"Is it ignorance, or apathy?
I forget these lessons taught to me,
Some say life isn't fair,
Hey, I don't know and I don't care.
Therapy is extremely expensive,
Poppin' bubble wrap is radically cheap,
You choose which one helps with your problems,
I'm gonna get some sleep."
- from "I Don't Know and I Don't Care" by Jimmy Buffett
Save for any questions or comments, let this subject now be closed.