I’m a former government guy, still live and work in the DC area. Despite those inevitable collisions with the political process that kind of proximity creates, I’ve promised myself not to take it personally. After all I’m a bitcoiner, and as things stand, both available political paths lead toward a similar destination, if only maybe at different speeds. 

But that doesn’t stop me from having opinions, usually only shared with close friends to prevent being hit by the train of unhinged delusion people who feel personally invested in the process send your direction if you happen to disagree with them.

I have a long running chat group with college friends, usually reserved for shit-talking, planning annual get togethers, that sort of thing. As of late it has become impossible to comment on anything, frankly to even read. Otherwise balanced, centered, grown-ass men becoming unhinged whenever anything political pops up. The best examples tend to tilt to one side, but my general observation stands.

Not sure why people don’t see what I see. Maybe it’s the fact that I was part of it all for so long that I just intuitively understand the deep moral corruption that the political process entices otherwise balanced, sane people to wade into. 

I look forward to being past this election, even knowing the day after will likely look a lot like today. If nothing else, maybe the most unhinged of my friends of will find validation in something they can actually affect or control…and chill out a bit.