Me, my friends, coworkers, etc, are all broadly on the same side of this political situation. I do feel bad the things that are happening.
However, there are many people who I can't talk to without them insisting I donate more, I call all my representatives, etc., etc. etc.
It makes sense when I think about it. We all want to feel like we can actually do something when we feel so powerless. I have tried hard at work, they pick politics. We need something to do.
But I don't need to be reminded how terrible the latest event is; I want to get away from the news cycle, not lose myself in doomscrolling.
However, there are many people who I can't talk to without them insisting I donate more, I call all my representatives, etc., etc. etc.
It makes sense when I think about it. We all want to feel like we can actually do something when we feel so powerless. I have tried hard at work, they pick politics. We need something to do.
But I don't need to be reminded how terrible the latest event is; I want to get away from the news cycle, not lose myself in doomscrolling.