Why talk politics?

I love politics. I find policy making fascinating, and politics really is war with the pen, instead of the sword. The problem is that when you would like to talk about current events or politics, people take these things very dearly. Some take criticism of their chosen political party closer to heart than country or even family it seems. I understand that too, We are pre-disposed to like everything that our parents like because that’s how we are raised. If you grew up in a tight-knit, jesus-fearing, conservative family, Chances are good that you will also desire those things. It’s not rocket science, I get it. I find however, that speaking in the presence of someone of a different political mindset 95% of the time will bring a conversation where all those involved believe they are right and that they must protect the banner of their chosen party. I wish that it was easier for people to understand that talking about politics is not an attack on you personally if a conversation is started questioning the party that you support. Like I said earlier, political affiliations in the United States are a brand you are given at birth, or it is something that is tattooed on and never removed. I wish that would change, I wish that people would keep their views, but listen to a conversation as it develops. If someone is complaining about out of control spending, then do some math and figure out is the claim has base. Put it in perspective, dissect it, chew it and spit it out. That’s how we should be forming our opinions. Through research and experience. Pulling along with your party line on every issue from birth is a lazy way to stay interested in politics. Think about it, if you have the SAME opinion as the majority of your party, then you are akin to the lemming running with the pack. It’s safe, and everybody is doing it, you feel good that everyone is doing just what you are, but it’s the ones that slow down, look around and start to think about the world around them who truly have the best ideas. Because it’s a long way down if you don’t stop and think about what you actually believe in.