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This quote is essentially unworkable. Everything you say, or choose not to say, inevitably advances some political perspective over another. What we should rea
by atmosx 2y ago
This quote is essentially unworkable. Everything you say, or choose not to say, inevitably advances some political perspective over another.
What we should really aim for is thoughtful, civilized, and maybe even aesthetically pleasing discourse. That’s what educated people strive for.
Trying to “avoid politics” is like collecting seashells while a tsunami is rolling in.
- surgical_fire 2y agoAgreed. Those who don't care about politics are doomed to be ruled by those who care. Moreover, avoiding politics is impossible. It's all around you. Labor, entertainment, food, housing. Burying your head in the sand will only get you to have your ass in the air. Maybe "be polite" should be a better rule than "avoid politics".
- cjs_ac 2y agoIt's scary how widely this varies between different communities. On Reddit, /r/politics is mostly people acting like they're auditioning for the writers' room on one of those late-night talk shows, whereas /r/ukpolitics and /r/australianpolitics are almost exclusively people making insightful, analytic comments.
- atmosx 2y agoOh really? I will check all of them, thanks for the hints!