I'm political by definition and I'm thinking of a few things -

[texpatriot2004]

"Political" meaning "of or relating to Government or to the conduct of Government." The origin of this word is Greek and translates to "of, for, or relating to citizens."

"Civil" meaning "of or relating to citizens". Related to Civil is the very important but often missing "Civilized" meaning "adequate in courtesy and politeness, mannerly."

"Civic" as in, "civic duty" which means being a responsible and good citizen, according to definitions.USLegal.com, "some examples of civic duties are obeying the law, serving on a jury, paying taxes and voting." Also, it means that as citizens with certain rights there are also responsibilities such as public problem solving and participation. Therefore, it is necessary to have "Civic engagement" according to Wiki, this has been defined as "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern."

I guess I'm political because I care and because I despise injustice. Many times I meet people who say to me, "I'm not political". I always wonder about this. What does this mean to them? Who has this luxury not to be "political."

Just thinking out loud while I contemplate a journal title.

Peace.

[Ruby the Liberal]

1. Who has the luxury?

People who think the whole system is completely corrupt, it matters not which party is in power and there is nothing they can do to change it. Typically people who don't care about nor want to know the difference between the two parties and their goals/philosophies. People who vote against their best interest based on 1. low information 2. single-issues and/or 3. because thats how they've always voted.

[texpatriot2004]

2. Well that about sums it up eh nm

[Shagbark Hickory]

3. I know you are but what am I?

[Curmudgeoness]

4. I know too many people who are not political.

I know what that means. I envy them sometimes. They don't get their panties in a twist over all the ups and downs that we get indigestion over. But basically, they don't care because they feel powerless---so they don't let it get to them.

I often tell myself that my personal life will be the same no matter who is in office. I work, I work, I work. I pay bills, I pay bills, I pay bills. I hope that nothing major happens in my life, and if it does, I will have to deal with it the best I can. I am not sure it matters---especially since I survived 8 years of Bush and I am still standing. With that said, I just can't figure out how to be ignorant.

[texpatriot2004]

6. Me too, I know many people that "aren't political" -

to each their own I guess.

Congrats on surviving the Bush years! That is a mighty accomplishment. I did it too. Yeah for us, for all of us who survived those horrible years.

[Curmudgeoness]

7. I don't mind these apolitical people, unless they vote.

I think that people who just do not have any interest in politics should let that follow them into all things they do. You don't want to learn about candidates, that is fine. I get that. Just don't go to the voting booth with your ignorance.

As to surviving Bush, most of us did. Many were harmed along the way, but we are still alive and kicking and fighting. But if one of these Repugs who seem to be in the running wins the presidency, I am not sure I will survive. They will destroy me if they have their way. Now that is scary.

[elocs]

5. The 1/3 to 40% who never bother to vote feel it is pointless to be political.

I may not agree with that, but I certainly understand how they would feel that way.