Oh, well then you're using the wrong words to describe things. What you mean is, you're not interested in extremist politics. It doesn't sound like you have a problem with moderate politics.

Here's an example of some moderate politics: I want to watch the new season of Star Trek Prodigy with my partner, but my partner wants to run a load test on its CPU to check for problems. Turns out my partner can't be in a voice chat while running the load test, I won't be able to hear it. So I told it that it should finish its load test and message me when it's ready to watch TV. That's politics. A group of people had to make a decision, and we did. I made the decision and my partner accepted it, because my partner trusts me with political power and I place importance on my partner's needs.

(Also my partner does not yet know there is a new season of Prodigy. I'm planning to surprise it!)

[–] Duamerthrax 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

No, it means I'm lying to them. If I say I don't agree with their politics, I'll get an ear full. If I lie and say I don't follow politics, I can diplomatically end that discussion branch. Grow up liberal in a conservative family and you'll get it. I'm not convincing these geezers of anything and I don't want to waste my social energy trying.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I grew up communist in a conservative family and I resolved the issue by having more patience and skill for debate than my parents.

Also try pulling out the "this is why I don't love you" on a reactionary parent. It cuts really deep 😂

[–] Duamerthrax 2 points 3 months ago

Lol, I got shouted at for just recognizing Michael Moore. Besides, I've been masking so long, I've been invited to represent my county in state ag issues and I've been tilting things to recognise Climate Change.

[–] JusticeForPorygon 3 points 3 months ago

Grow up liberal in a conservative family and you'll get it

Real