How come popular culture (especially, but not only “political”) stuff gives this sense that any minute now, the world will be either fixed or destroyed? Elect whoever and the world will end – or be saved. Watch the liberal or conservative “show” and contribute to the imminent…what? All these things make you think the world is JUST on the edge of some kind of climax, but then they just go on and on making money! Is this really cool?
Eliminate your exposure to the news (Internet, newspapers, but especially television) for one month and let me know if you feel the same way. I’m guessing you’ll realize it’s all only aggressive and self-serving foreplay, which is not cool at all!