I've always wanted to be politically intelligent. When I hear those around me discussing political manners I have to sit back and be quiet. I rarely have anything to contribute solely because of ignorance. I want to contribute in these conversations and feel the same passion my peers do when they discuss what is going on in my country and what is or is not being done for progression.
However, I do feel that dividing ones beliefs based on whether you are democrat, republican, or a member of the rent is to damn high party,(http://www.rentistoodamnhigh.org/) you lose potential for new solutions by getting wrapped up in what a political party stands for. For those reasons, whether its right or not, I have failed to fully educate myself in politics. Sometimes I like being ignorant. But then again, I've got to grow up at some point and follow and understand the news so I can know what's affecting me right now.
My husband is a republican. My parents are democrats. My beliefs have been shaped by him and them. But I want this blog site to help me become more informed on the matters around me. I'm going to use it to foster my own opinions and hopefully inspire any of my potential readers to do the same.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteDon’t worry about being ignorant, or intentionally being ignorant. I would say you need to read something, but this is DeWitt's class and he will always keep you up to date with his postings. Some of which might get you excited and wake your inner demon of Democratic Republican. I can remember when I was ignorant. In order to keep up with political classes I would read the far left and far right talking points just to see where they were. Usually they were talking about the same thing, just taken way out of context. With anything, if you find a subject that you like you could really enjoy it. If not, ignorance is bliss… Especially in politics.