Who else is intriguingly entertained yet sick to death with hearing about the presidential candidates? Obviously, we have no choice, as their campaigns are relevant to our future. However, this election is causing more stress than having triplets. But it’s exactly the type of hype that keeps us involved. In this generation, everyone prides themselves on what they consider their scholarly opinions. As someone who generally steers clear from controversial topics, I decided to join the hype to explain why this future election is just one huge headache.
Since everyone else always has something to say to stir the pot, I may also throw in my two cents as well. It’s not even the fact that we have some less than satisfactory candidates running, but more so their overly motivated supporters. It seems as though this election in particular among recent years, has caused more of an uproar than usual. You can’t switch on the news, read a paper (even gossip magazines!) or scroll through your newsfeed without seeing the familiar faces of our potential future presidents. Their attempts at doing or saying anything to get a vote is no less than childish. Yet behind the popular candidates fueling the fire, are the followers.
Now, as I mentioned before, I am not actively involved in politics. Yet, I find it humorous that most of the Millennial generation are so opinionated when they too, are typically uninterested in or possess no prior knowledge of politics. Not to be hypocritical, but I won't be sharing my views so heavily if I am completely unaware. Social media seems to play a relevant role in what dictates our decisions. I can’t take our presidential options seriously when they are described as “a crazy old man wizard, a wealthy hair piece, and a bullsh**ter.” This doesn’t say much about our selections. And no, before anyone asks, I will not be trying to persuade anyone with my thoughts on who should be president in the future.
The extreme sensitivity this country has developed is immature. It’s actually comical how easily upset we get when others prove us wrong with higher intelligence and disagree with us. What good is freedom of speech when everyone gets offended by the slightest controversial comment? Ironically, I am almost positive this article alone will be disliked by some if they are stubborn enough to overlook the humor. There’s no escaping the campaign coverage as we move closer towards the elections. And while it’s important to follow as it will soon impact our lives, let’s try not to be so sensitive and close minded. I totally respect other’s viewpoints and opinions, just not when they are shoved down my throat with derogatory memes.
