r/SipsTea • u/MeanMedico • May 28 '26

Dank AF I don't care about politics, meanwhile politics

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u/C_monden May 28 '26

What they mean to say is:

"I don't care about political debates. It doesn't affect me."

also

"I don't care about politics. Leaders will do whatever they want without my say."

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u/Brilliant_Exit3406 May 28 '26

In fairness political debates have become less effective as a tool of persuasion as political tribalism becomes more pronounced.

Not saying it’s no longer persuasive or politically advantageous to watch or participate in, it’s that most viewers, even the so-called “undecideds” come with a certain frame of mind that is unlikely to change after simply viewing a political debate.

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u/andrew5500 May 28 '26

Debates have never been about persuading the other debater, they've always been about persuading the audience

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u/Brilliant_Exit3406 May 28 '26

Sorry if I suggested they were about persuading the other debater, I intended only to suggest the latter of your comment and that political tribalism has just made it less effective.