Politics does not define us.

GermanScrewdriver · 2020-11-05T17:49:43+00:00

the word you are looking for is stoicism. control what you can control: your own vote. do not worry about what you can not control: the outcome of the election.

30203forever · 2020-11-05T15:42:48+00:00

For anyone who's still taking politics too seriously, I can't suggest highly enough the classic British sitcom called "Yes, Minister/Yes, Prime Minister" from the 80s. The writing is timeless, the acting is brilliant and it's really showed who runs the country and how. It was the favorite show of Margaret Thatcher. As far as voting goes, I only vote in the competitive elections and where I can see one candidate somehow benefiting me over the other. Otherwise, I just stay home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72mus8k1JkE&list=PLZwyeleffqk6vc2CchZUUJlwOX8GNPO5r&ab_channel=BBCComedyGreats

Solo_and_Simple · 2020-11-05T23:48:26+00:00

Right, I agree. To be focused on politics and news is to be focused on things that 1) you have no control over and 2) which have little to no impact on your day-to-day life. That is a recipe for feelings of helplessness, anxiety, and frustration.

I have to unplug periodically from news/politics. I find it to be mostly a waste of mental and emotional energy.

Cast your one ballot, make your financial contributions if you like, and then let it go. Focus your mental energy on where it can do some good -- on things you can control, and which do affect your daily life (like your attitudes and actions, for instance).

MEngi-Mikol · 2020-11-05T19:51:47+00:00

Yup, same here. Politics just is what it is. I'm done being upset by legislation I have no control over. Since going MGTOW, I have a way different perspective on people who go nuts about politics. The virtue signaling also doesn't strike me as right, but I just let people be.

SmokeyRamble · 2020-11-05T21:49:53+00:00

It’s nice to know I can at least vote after I’m dead.

tsoos · 2020-11-05T20:04:26+00:00

Voting by ballot is vastly inferior to voting by feet. The MGTOW vote is to move to the country that more closely aligns with your views. Now you don't choose just democrat or republican.

Zealomon · 2020-11-05T20:16:46+00:00

I put in my vote and that should have been the end of it. But my dad is glued to the news and keeps yelling upstairs at me about what goes on every 5 minutes or so and it’s overwhelming. His thing with politics is exactly where a relationship should be and he’s been unaware of this since I was still in grade school.

TeddyMGTOW · 2020-11-05T23:27:08+00:00

I always say vote with your feet.

Reciprocity12 · 2020-11-06T01:38:44+00:00

Well said. I also find it interesting on the amount of influence and power that people tend to bestow upon the executive branch of government and how little blame they tend to put on congress.

classicliberal1 · 2020-11-05T18:08:37+00:00

sole responsibility

Get rid of sole and I agree. There are few things in life that are you sole responsibility, especially at work. You have to be able to work on a team. But yes, it should not be a political team and people are happier the more they keep politics out of their lives.

slver6 · 2020-11-05T21:01:13+00:00

well said, it is really sad to see a lot of politic post in this sub... and even sadder seeing a lot of people getting mad because what is happening or is going to happen or even worse, think A or B will be better or is the smarter opinion etc etc, that has nothing to do with MGTOW

scira · 2020-11-05T22:21:53+00:00

I'm guilty of this. I cast my vote so I've done all I can do, but I still check Google tube every hour to see if there's any update on the arizona and nevada counts.

DonMelbourne · 2020-11-05T22:26:29+00:00

As a MGTOW, I have a responsibility to myself, to be the best me as possible.

As a part of society, though, there are also broader responsibilities that I believe I am called on to accept. That includes politics. I worry about the future, and I feel I should be involved.

The latter is very important, but MGTOW forums aren't usually the place to express them.

hbkedge3 · 2020-11-05T18:02:20+00:00

If only we could get everyone else to listen to these wise words.....

TigPlaze · 2020-11-05T20:03:15+00:00

This is truth. First, there is no politician from any side that supports us. We're on our own. Second, we MGTOW adapt to whatever the situation is and build a good life no matter what.

2020-11-05T22:24:45+00:00

Best damn post of the week

sucrerey · 2020-11-06T01:09:01+00:00

hell yeah. love it.

MyLittlePonyofDoom · 2020-11-06T01:40:37+00:00

Don Jnr 2024

the-lone-squid · 2020-11-07T06:03:48+00:00

I wish i could agree, but there’s a big change in the air. 20 years ago most people lived their lives without politics being so invasive.

The outright embrace of socialism isn’t good

omen_tenebris · 2020-11-05T19:58:34+00:00

HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US

reeee?

SUEDE2BLACK · 2020-11-05T22:13:27+00:00

Well I'm on the fence if politics matter or not.You could not vote and a leader gets elected that starts WW3 I'm not suggesting any current candidates would it's just an illustration.Any way even if your MGTOW you will be affected by WW3.

If I look at the policies of candidates I could say well this or that doesn't affect me so Who Cares. If one candidate wants to deport people back to horrible living conditions possible death.It won't affect me and vice versa if the other candidate doesn't want to deport people and people not getting deported doesn't affect me who should I vote for should I vote at all.

I personally try to do the moral rite what that is will be diffrent for everyone.But for me it's basically how I would want to be treated and how I feel nobody should be treated because human beings have the ability and capability to choose how to treat others and the concept and understanding of empathy.

I lion probably doesn't understand or cate that a baby zebra is in pain and a mother is anguished watching her child being ripped apart and eaten empathy is humanity even if your MGTOW.

I will partake in politics if I see policies that will directly affect me or make life for others better.I voted to legalize Marijuana even though I never used it and never intend to I voted for same sex marriage even though I'm straight and will never marry anyone .

I voted Biden because I think he has a better grasp of humanity I think he can help alot of people that need the help.Non of his policies affect me in Any real way and the same goes for Trump but was it nessasary to put tariffs on Canada pull out of the Climate accords and single out specific groups of people making them targets.I Judge people by the content of their character and even as MGTOW.

totallossguy · 2020-11-05T23:49:51+00:00

Wrong. If you’re voting Trump then you support removing children from their parents and countless racist statements and policies. Dude is a fascist and if you support him. The fuck it doesnt define you.

Title	Politics does not define us.
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Date	November 5, 2020 3:12 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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