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"From the outside looking in, American politics has long since ceased being about policy and idea's, it is now a contest of identity where it doesn't matter wha
by indymike 6y ago
"From the outside looking in, American politics has long since ceased being about policy and idea's, it is now a contest of identity where it doesn't matter what someone stands for so long as they are on the team I support."
It sure looks that way if you watch american news. Reality is pretty different. Most people leave politics at home, and most companies try to be politically neutral - or at least try to be an "agent for good" while avoiding controversy.
- mynameishere 6y agoHe means that politics about ideas would sound like, "Should we spend more money on infrastructure vs. health care vs. lowering taxes," whereas politics about identity is "Black vs White vs. Gay vs Straight vs Native vs Immigrant, etc." There is no discussion to be had in the latter. When people are divided that way, politics is strictly negative sum.
- lawnchair_larry 6y ago> Most people leave politics at home, and most companies try to be politically neutral Not in American tech companies they sure don’t. Identity politics is always front and center.