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Originally Posted by Keedy
apathy n. 1) Lack of interest or concern, esp. in important matters. 2) Lack of emotion; impassiveness.
I posted a little story on another thread about 8 friends getting together for a fun weekend and being asked what they thought about the Cap and Trade bill currently making it's way through congress. Only 1 out of 8 knew what it was about. I admit this is just an isolated poll but I wonder if society has reached some kind of apathy plateau where their only interest is entertainment "stars" or their own little daily orbits.
I just can't get this out of my mind since my wife told me the story. She is the one who asked the other 7 women the question.
I am a proud Boomer who has tried to live my life somewhat responsibly. I have paid taxes for 46 odd years and served my country during wartime. About 78 million Boomers are heading for the Golden Age of our life. There is going to be some major decisions and alot of bumps in the road with this part of my life. Is it me or are some people just treading forward with no care or thoughts what so ever about what is going to be happening to them?
Is apathy widespread????? Is apathy the way to go? Maybe not caring will help them live longer??? Maybe I should care less too?
Any thoughts? If there aren't any thoughts...I'll understand...apathy...
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I dont know about apathy, but there was a very short discussion on another thread about supporters of President Obama not posting on this board any longer now that the election is over.
There are many in this country that apply a very very broad brush to their politics. They do not want to be bothered with details, and I am not speaking of real details...I am speaking of ANY details. They rely on headlines and things they "hear" ! This, to me, explains how the current President was elected.
Those who fit into this catagory posted here when the election and primary was front page news and on the news each night. As evidenced by the posts on here during that time, these folks simply jumped on the bandwagon...whether it was Palin or being excited by another Obama speech. They paid little, OR NO, attention to what was being said or any facts. This coupled with the same attitude toward Bush and we have what we have.
These folks are not coming back here to post because they will not take the time to defend or discuss their candidates position. They will only be able to give you the
This kind of voter, now that the election is over, does not want to be bothered with any details of course in some cases until it is too late.
This is why we have such low turnout in off year elections and why as many on here have said, somehow, someway in 2010 that trend needs to be reversed.
This kind of attitude is what politicians rely on, BOTH parties by the way, evidenced by nobody makes HARD decisions right before an election !
Not to be resolved I dont think....but I want to one more time ask those who support what is going on this minute.....the TRILLIONS added to the budget in the last 5 months,the bail outs, the lying to come on here and make a case for why you still support what is happening. Maybe those folks are right we are going in a circle and they have the point that will straigten us out ! But the lack of interest by Obama supporters is breathtaking !!!