Is the American obsession with politics an escape from the real world?

[AngryCarl3]

People in Europe find it odd.

Yes, let me explain

No, for the following reasons

I'm not American so I don't understand it either

[genericname85]

i don't think americans are obsessed with politics. i think that might be your impression if you consume lots of media. but your average joe doesn't care much about politics. they care about their wife and children and having food on the table.

[DryGermanGuy]

I don’t see Americans obsess about politics. Far too many of them have no clue what is politically going on/wrong in their country.

[ibodi]

That is certainly. They always use it if you know the form of power in life. Politics come from citizen too. I dont wish that we spend a lot of money to prepare for the balance. You know soldier are bad people in society actually. They are cuel in society but generals said but they can not fight with this.

Even if we become three countries but African will break balance.

You know the relationship between three countries? I mean why is three in math without believing who is a good majesty or China and Russia.

[Alex-Snow]

It is ok to stay informed but one should not get obsessed about it. However with all the crap going on with the White House and congress it is depressing.

[AngryCarl3]

Or all the crap NOT going on, amirite?

[exitseven]

No, the nation is at a crossroads and it is a pretty serious situation.. America could become the next Venezuela.

[AngryCarl3]

I thought Venezuela was the 51st state?

[exitseven]

It would not surprise me if it happens before President Trump's term is up.

[PinkSchmetterling]

Really? I feel like France protests, riots or strikes about something every other day lol

[DryGermanGuy]

France is pretty much the yardstick of political participation. 🙂👍

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

A feeling grounded in reality !

[Flower7]

Yes, it seems like the people who get the most upset about politics and spend the most time following it have the least going on in their own life.

[NathanDavis]

more like denial, but yeah...