A question popped into my mind concerning the affairs of the world and politics in general. I could just as easily say that it really concern me but whether I likr it or not, it does affect and it does concern me. I may never had experienced a terrorist attack where people kill themselves through suicide or true poverty like some parts of Africa but nevertheless I am my brother's keeper and I am responsible for what how I respond to this. But I am not into politics and I am not sure how any of this truly affects me personally so how does politics, current and world affairs do to individual? How does this affect me? And am I selfish for asking, "why does this concern me"?
World Affairs Do they matter to me?
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Well, it definitely will affect your life in some way, whether you really notice it or not. America's economy is going down the drain, that will most likely affect you in some way if you live in America.
Can you do anything to help it? Well probably not at this point, but if someone had brought this up earlier and tried to deal with it before it got bad then it maybe it could have been stopped, or at least slowed down.
Of course it doesn't help that a lot of the politicians couldn't care less about the people and how the economy affects them, as long as they keep getting paid the big bucks.
Now for my point of view... No. Just no. No politics, no economy, nothing. I couldn't care less about these stuck up politicians and their campaigns. Will it affect me? Sure! But I'd also be affected if a random guy came up and punched me in the face. I'd be affected if the worlds natural disasters went nuts and destroyed the roof over my head.
But I'll adapt, start over, move on, and smile when everyone else is making such a big fuss about something so trivial.
Life really isn't worth living if you're complaining and worrying the whole time. Bad times come, bad times go. Maybe I'll die tomorrow, maybe not. No use worrying about it.
Can you do anything to help it? Well probably not at this point, but if someone had brought this up earlier and tried to deal with it before it got bad then it maybe it could have been stopped, or at least slowed down.
Of course it doesn't help that a lot of the politicians couldn't care less about the people and how the economy affects them, as long as they keep getting paid the big bucks.
Now for my point of view... No. Just no. No politics, no economy, nothing. I couldn't care less about these stuck up politicians and their campaigns. Will it affect me? Sure! But I'd also be affected if a random guy came up and punched me in the face. I'd be affected if the worlds natural disasters went nuts and destroyed the roof over my head.
But I'll adapt, start over, move on, and smile when everyone else is making such a big fuss about something so trivial.
Life really isn't worth living if you're complaining and worrying the whole time. Bad times come, bad times go. Maybe I'll die tomorrow, maybe not. No use worrying about it.
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You want my honest opinion, I've stopped following politics till I see answers. I don't mind them being slow and gradual. Change takes time, and since I live in America times are changing for the worst for now, and hopefully better tomorrow if you know what I mean. From the Economy starting to tear away at our flesh individually, we can hear the slow mournful cries, but maybe it's for the better eventually. Maybe it gives us a reason as Americans to finally come together on some things, but for now, we will just have to see what's up.
I'm not too concerned with world hunger, call me an ass if you will, but personally if I can't help myself I have no room to help someone across the globe. I will one day, but I know even if I donated money that it won't go directly to the causes over seas, it will go into pockets first, and then maybe and hopefully into good hands. I would rather go over there and help out myself, it builds more character and plus I know who and what I am helping. As for politics in other nations, I only am concerned with a few, but that's only because they are revealing their colors one at a time. I don't think people get it though, we all, and I do mean all of us need eachother despite what nation we are from. I hope to see unmilitarized world leaders make a damn difference for once, and use their words rather than their balled up fists. I still feel as if most nations are still pissed at America for things that occurred during the Bush administration, and maybe rightfully so. We still haven't pulled out of the war, and I definitely support the soldiers, but now the cause is kind of gone. So I just hope for safe returns.
My attribute towards life is this, I'm looking out for my brothers and sisters right now. I have friends serving who I haven't talked to since 2003, which has erked me quite a bit. I have friends losing jobs. I have friends going through rough divorces and break ups and I try to help when they only ask for it. I'm a firm advocate at seeing couples through things, rather than disuading them away, unless of course it gets physically abusive. I don't have a lot of money, so I only offer a place to stay for my homies in need. So that's my life, I won't let politics bring me down. We might look evil to some but most of us have our hearts in the right place... it's just going to take a central effort as a damn nation to stop taking sides, and come together as one. I just don't see it happening though, people hold on to their prejudices and standards to live up to.. and bullshiznit. I have hung my head lower these days than I have my entire life from the animalistic things I've seen from people, but I see a bright future on the horizon... at least I hope!
- that is my two cents.
I'm not too concerned with world hunger, call me an ass if you will, but personally if I can't help myself I have no room to help someone across the globe. I will one day, but I know even if I donated money that it won't go directly to the causes over seas, it will go into pockets first, and then maybe and hopefully into good hands. I would rather go over there and help out myself, it builds more character and plus I know who and what I am helping. As for politics in other nations, I only am concerned with a few, but that's only because they are revealing their colors one at a time. I don't think people get it though, we all, and I do mean all of us need eachother despite what nation we are from. I hope to see unmilitarized world leaders make a damn difference for once, and use their words rather than their balled up fists. I still feel as if most nations are still pissed at America for things that occurred during the Bush administration, and maybe rightfully so. We still haven't pulled out of the war, and I definitely support the soldiers, but now the cause is kind of gone. So I just hope for safe returns.
My attribute towards life is this, I'm looking out for my brothers and sisters right now. I have friends serving who I haven't talked to since 2003, which has erked me quite a bit. I have friends losing jobs. I have friends going through rough divorces and break ups and I try to help when they only ask for it. I'm a firm advocate at seeing couples through things, rather than disuading them away, unless of course it gets physically abusive. I don't have a lot of money, so I only offer a place to stay for my homies in need. So that's my life, I won't let politics bring me down. We might look evil to some but most of us have our hearts in the right place... it's just going to take a central effort as a damn nation to stop taking sides, and come together as one. I just don't see it happening though, people hold on to their prejudices and standards to live up to.. and bullshiznit. I have hung my head lower these days than I have my entire life from the animalistic things I've seen from people, but I see a bright future on the horizon... at least I hope!
- that is my two cents.
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I do, but to an extent. I have my own life to worry about as well. What's really irking me right now is the economy. I've been trying pretty damn hard to get a job the past few weeks, and i think i might have one. At least thats what I'm hoping for. I got high school to worry about. The family isn't doing too hot right now, so i got that on my mind a lil bit. A girlfriend who works too many hours and is behind in a few classes, so I'm worried that's shes over-doing it.
I'm sure some of these might not be on the top of everyones list, but it sucks not being able to help with any of it. I feel like such a useless bump on a log. The world is currently turning down the drain. Only the people can help turn it in the opposit direction. How do we do that? We stop hating and being greedy little shits for one. Then we actually help someone we don't even know and show that we are humans as well. Not just a bunch of brainless apes who wish for the biggest house and fastest car ever.
Only time will tell what will happen. Let's do our best and hope for the sun to shine brightly on us.
I'm sure some of these might not be on the top of everyones list, but it sucks not being able to help with any of it. I feel like such a useless bump on a log. The world is currently turning down the drain. Only the people can help turn it in the opposit direction. How do we do that? We stop hating and being greedy little shits for one. Then we actually help someone we don't even know and show that we are humans as well. Not just a bunch of brainless apes who wish for the biggest house and fastest car ever.
Only time will tell what will happen. Let's do our best and hope for the sun to shine brightly on us.
After reading the book 'Life as We Knew it', a similar question popped in my head as well. it was a kind of 'is-the-world-ending' kind of thing. i talked to my parents about it, and they said it will be fine as long as i dont worry about it and get on with my life.
and anyway, this post kinda summarises the replies you got, the world affairs are inevitable and its gonna affect your life sometime in the future and you cant really ignore it, and if you advice, best speak to your friends or parents, or someone close to you who knows how you feel. i think sometimes, if someones got their own problems, dont entangle your affairs with them, just plan ahead and live your own life as you wish.
hope this has helped you
and anyway, this post kinda summarises the replies you got, the world affairs are inevitable and its gonna affect your life sometime in the future and you cant really ignore it, and if you advice, best speak to your friends or parents, or someone close to you who knows how you feel. i think sometimes, if someones got their own problems, dont entangle your affairs with them, just plan ahead and live your own life as you wish.
hope this has helped you
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It concerns each and every one of us. However, even if it may sound bad, I just don't really care. Right now, Politics are the least of my concerns. I am trying to live my own life, get by with my own life. The last thing I am worried about is what is happening in the White House.
What can we do about it anyways? I feel the same way about voting. How will ONE vote affect a Presidency so much that someone else wins just because I voted? Why take the time to do all of the tedious things you have to do just to be accepted to vote, and then only have one vote counted. Besides, even if our vote does help, how do we know that the person who actually wins is the person nominated? How do we know that they didn't mis-calculate the votes?
I followed the last race. I followed the candidates, I picked who I wanted to win, but there was really nothing I could do about it. I can't stop the War in Iraq, I can't fix our Economy that is falling apart, I would rather spend my time just trying to make a living rather than sit there and dwell on how f'ed up our economy is and how there is absolutely nothing I can do about it. So no, I am not into Politics at the moment.
Yes, they affect us, but the point is we can't do much about it. Sure, we have Freedom of Speech and Thought and all of that, but it's not going to change a damn thing. Forgive me if that sounds rude or just isn't the right way of thinking, but right now I am so fed up with Politics and our Economy that I just don't give a damn.
What can we do about it anyways? I feel the same way about voting. How will ONE vote affect a Presidency so much that someone else wins just because I voted? Why take the time to do all of the tedious things you have to do just to be accepted to vote, and then only have one vote counted. Besides, even if our vote does help, how do we know that the person who actually wins is the person nominated? How do we know that they didn't mis-calculate the votes?
I followed the last race. I followed the candidates, I picked who I wanted to win, but there was really nothing I could do about it. I can't stop the War in Iraq, I can't fix our Economy that is falling apart, I would rather spend my time just trying to make a living rather than sit there and dwell on how f'ed up our economy is and how there is absolutely nothing I can do about it. So no, I am not into Politics at the moment.
Yes, they affect us, but the point is we can't do much about it. Sure, we have Freedom of Speech and Thought and all of that, but it's not going to change a damn thing. Forgive me if that sounds rude or just isn't the right way of thinking, but right now I am so fed up with Politics and our Economy that I just don't give a damn.
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That sounds a lot more like disillusionment than apathy. Losing faith is a particular system, is I think, different from not caring.
But to answer the question asked by Guersney, yes it does affect you. You may not have any interest in it, and you may not like the fact, but world affairs effect everyone. Whether it's things like wars, or economics they effect each and every one of us.