Less Talk

Daily writing prompt

How have your political views changed over time?

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I think that it’s important for political views to change as people grow and learn. I know my political views have changed over time. I can’t describe exactly how here.

I know one thing, I’ve become less politically charged than I used to be. The first time Trump was elected president, I was pretty adamant that I would change people’s opinions. I learned that very little can be done to change people’s political views. Or, rather it’s very difficult to change someone’s views.

As I get older, I realize that I hold my own views because I feel that they’re what is right while other people hold differing views but because they feel that their ideas are right. Who’s objectively correct?

Political discourse is unproductive in my experience. I’ve had better experiences talking to people about spirituality and religion.

I’ve heard people say that you used to be able to talk about politics, back in the day. I’m sure that those conversations were typically very one-sided. That’s how they feel now. At least for me. When somebody disagrees with what I think, I avoid conflict. I do that by just allowing the person to talk at me. Because that’s usually how it goes. Everybody thinks they’re right, right?

I think that’s how my political views have changed over time. I’ve grown more observant of others in their politics.