Things about things

I try to keep up to date with political issues, or I used to, at least.

Lately it's become more similar to keeping track of celebrity relationships, or some kind of really annoying competition reality show.

I'm sure it's always been this way, politicians on both sides trying to slander each other for the sake of gaining support. With the advent of social media, however, it's become amplified. I'm also sure that there are at least some politicians out there trying to fight the good fight and do things to improve the lives of their constituents, but they are overshadowed by all of the douche bag news commentators on radio, tv, and blogs.

It's all depressingly ridiculous. Which is why I have been doing my best to avoid anything that doesn't directly affect me.