Is it just me or is anybody else out there really, really tired of all the political pundentry? I know what is going on right now IS important & yes I did vote, but I dream of being in a place where I don't get so wrapped up in all the drama unfolding daily on tv. I know, I could just turn it off, but it is kinda like watching a train wreck......you just can't turn away no matter how horrible it is!
How many of you, that are full timing, actually keep up daily with what is going on in the political arena. I hope that when we get to finally take off on our wonderous journey I will not feel inclined to turn on/tune into daily doses of what is going on (my husband refuses to). I know I need to stay informed but I am ready to de-stress.
Is this really possible?
Racerguy said
12:24 PM Nov 9, 2010
Yes, I keep up, but we tend to leave the political discussions alone here.
TxYellowRose said
12:24 PM Nov 9, 2010
What's politics?
Roz said
12:35 PM Nov 9, 2010
TxYellowRose wrote:
What's politics?
Now that would have to be a parrot that swallowed a small watch.
The Bear II said
03:06 PM Nov 9, 2010
It's funny, last night my DW was watching a show and I was listening while doing something else. The show went to commercial and a bunch of political ads came on and I thought, why are they running ads, the elections are over.
Then I realized she was watching a show from several weeks ago that she had recorded on the DVR.
Sushidog said
03:42 PM Nov 9, 2010
If you'd like to discuss the 3 verboten topics on most boards (Guns, God & Government) with other RV'rs in a respectful, coutreous, yet sometimes passionate manner, I suggest visiting this forum.
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Freedom_Of_The_Road/
Chip
SLIPSLID-N-AWAY said
03:55 PM Nov 9, 2010
not wanting a discussion, just a confirmation that politics is way off the radar or far enough down the "important stuff" list in the life of a full time r-ver. I really loved the answer "what's politics". exactly what I was hoping to hear!
rclvnv said
04:38 PM Nov 9, 2010
While we do not yet full-time, we do spend protracted periods in our present unit, at various times of the year.We stay in different campgrounds,several of which have a lot of full-timers traveling through. Since I hope to F/T as soon as I can,I always engage those folks, for the same reason I participate here, to learn. Refreshingly, I have never encountered a "political" situation. I assume that is because there are so many other things to talk about, like the rig, where you've been, or anything else. Even when we can't get out for a long time, we often take the trailer locally,for a few days, just to interact with the RV people. I look fwd. to the day that I can begin to live that way, permanently.
Richard
Sushidog said
07:11 PM Nov 9, 2010
There are so many political situations which can affect FTers, it's hard to ignore these factors sometimes. Certainly, political decisions affect everything from fuel costs and health care to hyperinflation which is threatening make our retirement dollars practically worthless. I certainly understand that one may be so tired of and frustrated with the political banter as to put ones head in the proverbial sand, however this won't reduce the effect of these decisions upon our lives. I guess we just have to roll with the punches and play the hand we're dealt without stressing over what "might happen" as probable as an eventuality may seem. Hakuna Matata!
It doesn't hurt to as least follow along enough to be able to cast an informed ballot. My DW may feel more comfortable as a passenger, but I have to drive - I guess I'm just funny that way. To each their own.
Chip
Colorado_Kid said
07:56 PM Nov 9, 2010
I don't believe politics is any worse now than it was when George Washington was President. The difference is we have so many different ways to get the news as opposed to 200 years ago or even 50 years ago. First there was just newspapers then came the radio followed by television and then came cable television with channels dedicated to news 24 hours a day and now we have the internet. A politican can't sneeze without a show host going on for 15 minutes about it.
Paul and Jo said
08:09 PM Nov 9, 2010
Racerguy wrote:
Yes, I keep up, but we tend to leave the political discussions alone here.
I agree, Racerguy. I'm putting this thread on my IGNORE list.
Paul
Terry and Jo said
10:02 PM Nov 9, 2010
Well, unfortunately, I am a news junkie. While I listen to a news talk radio station every day at work, I do manage to have a normal (?) life as well. It is not hard to put aside the news and political interests when engaged with the RV idea.
That said, as Sushidog suggested, we do need to stay somewhat engaged or a day may come when we come face to face with a situation that we wish we had written a congressman or senator about. Long ago, I learned that foreknowledge is extremely valuable to avoid being hit by what could be avoided.
Anyone who should happen to read my bio will have absolutely no doubts as to my political and moral beliefs. We may not agree, but I can stand up and defend anyone else in expressing their belief. We'll just have to agree to agree or disagree over a campfire instead of in an RV forum.
Besides, I am even friends with folks who are vehemently against what I believe.
Terry
Melstar said
12:20 AM Nov 10, 2010
Well, Terry, I'm laughing....I'm a news junkie too!!! You're right....I escape the bad with the RV-Dreams forum and others on RV'ing. In fact, just logged on to "escape" a doom and gloom I had just been watching! :)
Mel
Is it just me or is anybody else out there really, really tired of all the political pundentry? I know what is going on right now IS important & yes I did vote, but I dream of being in a place where I don't get so wrapped up in all the drama unfolding daily on tv. I know, I could just turn it off, but it is kinda like watching a train wreck......you just can't turn away no matter how horrible it is!
How many of you, that are full timing, actually keep up daily with what is going on in the political arena. I hope that when we get to finally take off on our wonderous journey I will not feel inclined to turn on/tune into daily doses of what is going on (my husband refuses to). I know I need to stay informed but I am ready to de-stress.
Is this really possible?
What's politics?
While we do not yet full-time, we do spend protracted periods in our present unit, at various times of the year.We stay in different campgrounds,several of which have a lot of full-timers traveling through. Since I hope to F/T as soon as I can,I always engage those folks, for the same reason I participate here, to learn. Refreshingly, I have never encountered a "political" situation. I assume that is because there are so many other things to talk about, like the rig, where you've been, or anything else. Even when we can't get out for a long time, we often take the trailer locally,for a few days, just to interact with the RV people. I look fwd. to the day that I can begin to live that way, permanently.
Richard
There are so many political situations which can affect FTers, it's hard to ignore these factors sometimes. Certainly, political decisions affect everything from fuel costs and health care to hyperinflation which is threatening make our retirement dollars practically worthless. I certainly understand that one may be so tired of and frustrated with the political banter as to put ones head in the proverbial sand, however this won't reduce the effect of these decisions upon our lives. I guess we just have to roll with the punches and play the hand we're dealt without stressing over what "might happen" as probable as an eventuality may seem. Hakuna Matata!
[video=http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/hakuna-matata-english-version/04d5f92974fb3997855304d5f92974fb39978553-280763105383?q=hakuna%20matata&FORM=VIRE1]
It doesn't hurt to as least follow along enough to be able to cast an informed ballot. My DW may feel more comfortable as a passenger, but I have to drive - I guess I'm just funny that way. To each their own.
Chip
Paul
That said, as Sushidog suggested, we do need to stay somewhat engaged or a day may come when we come face to face with a situation that we wish we had written a congressman or senator about. Long ago, I learned that foreknowledge is extremely valuable to avoid being hit by what could be avoided.
Anyone who should happen to read my bio will have absolutely no doubts as to my political and moral beliefs. We may not agree, but I can stand up and defend anyone else in expressing their belief. We'll just have to agree to agree or disagree over a campfire instead of in an RV forum.
Besides, I am even friends with folks who are vehemently against what I believe.
Terry