Why?

Why am I not blogging about politics and current events these days? There are a number of reasons, but at the end of the day, I just don’t see the point anymore. I’ve been beating a dead horse on these topics for the last few years, but I’m a lonely voice in the internet wilderness. While I get a few comments of support, I don’t create any ripples.

Meanwhile, in the vast world that is the American political environment, the same old just keeps happening. The right moves further. The left moves further left. Both of those sides make noise and our “leaders” respond to that noise instead of the silent frustration of the majority who live in the middle.

Meanwhile, the ability to discuss these things with those with opposing views becomes less and less possible. And our “leaders” continue to demonstrate that they are unwilling to talk with each other and show that it can be done.

I crave compromise and collaboration on the political issues that face this country. I don’t see it happening any time soon. So, while the debate is led by extremists who insist on absolute fealty to their orthodoxy, I see no point in continuing to repeat what I believe and what I see as a solution to what ails us.

It’s pointless. It really is. We’ve lost our way in a long-running fit of rage and anger and intolerance for each other. I’m going to try to focus my blog on music and writing and art and cooking and the things that motivate me each day and week and month.

Politics? Bah. It’s not worth the energy anymore.