• ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    I generally refrain from discussing politics anywhere I’m trying to have a good time. People are really bad at discussing political topics without getting all riled up (myself included). It’s exactly the same as religious topics, people get weirdly combatant. I find it much easier to have a good time if you just keep that stuff to yourself as much as possible.

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      I have lost track of the times that a liberal/conservative acquaintance has completely gone off on one at me, completely oblivious to the fact that I’m biting my lip for the sake of politeness. The irony is that it’s always “you can’t say anything these days” etc etc I KNOW MATE, I CAN’T

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        I’m more of a

        ‘top ten percent of the wine bottle’: we should invest in healthcare for all.

        ‘bottom ten percent of the bottle’: Pulls up photos of the Barbara pit

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      let’s make it a drinking game! Every time you hear your aunt from across the table say that global warming is fake - take a shot!

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      Same. Politics isn’t my whole identity and I like to take a break from it sometimes.

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      People are really bad at discussing political topics without getting all riled up

      Understatement of the century, lol. And social media’s influence has only exacerbated the overall polarization/radicalization, making civil discussion in that area feel like even more of a pipe dream as time goes on.