I am not interested in politics ...

Political discussion

Bit of an oxymoron isn’t it??

"Some people don't want to talk or not talk about politics. They just want a row"

I have often thought that too, sometimes such a poster's address, to no one person specifically, but take aim collectively, for example "if you lot can't understand/agree" something along those lines pertaining to whatever the issue is, giving out the impression that the lumpen proletariat are just too dense to participate in whatever is under discussion.

I think the point that the OP was making, is that politics is part of almost every single aspect of our lives from health right through to travel problems, with a couple of exceptions.
Why shouldn't it be included in the discussion?

I am not interested in politics
so many say this, and I am sorry to say, mainly women. But what does it mean?

Do you mean women you know in Real Life or Gransnetters who say this on GN?

Perhaps posters may be interested in politics in RL but have no desire to join in threads on GN with unknown people, which are on the internet, not just GN, for ever and which often end up in bickering.

Very true, Casdon.

DaisyAnne

Some people don't want to talk or not talk about politics. They just want a row. No one has to be part of such inanity.

That’s not specific to politics threads though, there are people on many threads who are spoiling for a row, and disagree on principle with the original poster.

Some people don't want to talk or not talk about politics. They just want a row. No one has to be part of such inanity.

DaisyAnne

Doesn't "I'm not interested in politics" simply mean "I don't want to talk about politics with you".

Nothing wrong with that. Why should anyone have to have a conversation they don't want to have? Isn't that why "Chat" is sign-posted in that way, flagging it is a politics-free zone?

Oh so anything political is not allowed in Chat ? I didn’t realise that.

must be either bored stiff with nothing else to do

Not necessarily

Same could be said of those who rant about a certain couple !

Having been jumped on when I first joined GN circa 2015 and only stayed with GN because of another kind poster coming to my aid, I have avoided The Political threads

That does not mean that a do not care about politics or the Country I live in. I have on a number of occasions contacted my MP or at a local level our parish council to raise my concerns.

I read and listen to political arguments from all side and make up my on mind.

But as Baggs and Others have succinctly stated, (my) life has it own day to day issues, that have to be navigated without been battered by another's point of view.

I personally choose to stay out of 'The kitchen' ?

I love politics. Just not Gransnet politics. ?

I dont want any control of speech (within the law) is what I was trying to say.

Sorry Joseanne I am not sure if you were agreeing with me or not there.

I don’t see those who have an active interest in politics restricted to the “crap lifers”.
I think it’s healthy to participate in political issues, but in a respectful manner and with an open mind, you can always learn things. I believe politics is about aiming to help those who really do have a crap life.

DaisyAnne

Doesn't "I'm not interested in politics" simply mean "I don't want to talk about politics with you".

Nothing wrong with that. Why should anyone have to have a conversation they don't want to have? Isn't that why "Chat" is sign-posted in that way, flagging it is a politics-free zone?

Precisely my understanding.

Well unless you want to control how people respond then yes it should be in my view Callistemon.
Just like people who haven't got a rescue dog can't be free to respond on a thread about acquiring a new pet then? It works both ways if we want to start talking about all the threads on the board, even the non political ones. Posters can't be controlled in what they wish to say just because you disagree.

Doesn't "I'm not interested in politics" simply mean "I don't want to talk about politics with you".

Nothing wrong with that. Why should anyone have to have a conversation they don't want to have? Isn't that why "Chat" is sign-posted in that way, flagging it is a politics-free zone?

Thank you Joseanne. I'll take a look.

Well unless you want to control how people respond then yes it should be in my view Callistemon. People are free to say well this is what happens if you dont want to nationalise the railways for example in the same way people are free to respond with I am not interested in politics. There are some threads where I think there are some unspoken rules of politeness, for example I wouldnt pop on to the estrangement threads and talk about the price of butter, but I think those kind of 'protected' threads are rare.

I am surprised that you find people not interested in politics, Fleurpepper. Perhaps it is the way you raise the subject?

Since I retired I have canvassed quite regularly on local and political issues, and I am always astonished at how extraordinarily polite the vast majority of people are to a stranger on their doorstep asking their opinions. Only one man refused to answer, saying he had no interest at all in politics, (it was about the local library) and one other man said he wouldn't even use the leaflet I was delivering for wiping his bottom; he was a little disconcerted when I burst out laughing.

And if anyone can see any shouting at anyone in the above thread ie loads of capital letters, then I'll eat my Fat Controller's- hat.
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Doodledog

Can someone please point me to the thread that is obviously being referenced here?

Hi Doodledog. If you mean the one to which I was referring look under Travel and then Rail booking and travel is a nightmare. (29 Posts)
I think it was a couple of days ago, but it came back today with a poster talking about trips to Cornwall and paper tickets, which was the whole crux of the thread.

That's not my experience at all but I was brought up debating issues. My parents were very interested in politics they have had happy productive lives.

You can discuss politics in an objective way.
You can discuss politics subjectively.

However, it's a pity if posters can't have a grumble, a discussion or ask advice about a topic which might affect them without politics being introduced into the mix every time.
Not every thread should be an open opportunity to disparage the UK, the government, the opposition, Brexit etc.

Or should it? ?

Can someone please point me to the thread that is obviously being referenced here?