Quote from: Lucius on Today at 09:30:59 AM

One of the important effects of politics is that it divides people, because when they are divided, then they are weak and easier to manipulate - on the example of the US, we see how the Democrats and Republicans do it skillfully to the extent that the people are divided to the extent that they are ready to kill the politician opponents only because of their political beliefs.

Agreed! Seeing how the division reached an extend where even a conservative teenager would try to assassinate the presidential candidate of his own party was pretty sobering.

I feel like the USA's two-party system further aggrevates this issue though. Not like it's any of my business but they should really work towards getting rid of the Electoral College.

Quote from: examplens on Today at 09:47:24 AM

I am quite convinced that there are many forums on the Internet that deal with politics. After all, this is a Bitcoin forum (and cryptocurrencies in general) and I see no reason for all of us to drag ourselves into offtopic political discussions.

I second that. Some of my favourite online communities have been strictly apolitical. Nothing wrong with speaking your mind, but I don't think I've ever seen an online community become enriched by engrossing themselves into politics.

Quote from: examplens on Today at 09:47:24 AM

A large number of members have a dog or once had one, does this mean that we should litter the forum with breeders, the issue of breeds... All in the name of Dogecoin, and it is logical to discuss dogs here.

I'd much rather talk about dogs than about politics.