There is one thing I say very commonly Galen, especially after our experience in recent politics all over the world; we can't leave the stage empty.
Stage never remains empty. If you are an introvert or rather 'not get involved', then someone else will occupy the stage and then they will control the narrative, however toxic or outrageous that might be, and then you won't be able to control the narrative.
So, I have learned from severe bitterness in my life, that we should never leave the stage empty. These days it is not about the right or wrong, there is complete ignorance and even aversion towards FACTS. It is essentially the loudest voice and consensus. So in modern world, you can't be silent. You be silent and you get run over.
So we hold our line, at any cost.
This is from Imagine Dragons :)
Will you hold the line?
When every one of them has given up and given in, tell me
In this house of mine
Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost, tell me
Will the stars align?
Will heaven step in will it save us from our sin, will it?
'Cause this house of mine stands strong
That's the price you pay
Leave behind your heart and cast away
Just another product of today
Rather be the hunter than the prey
Trust me, I'm not silent, I just choose how and when to strike, and avoid ongoing drama. I tend to say my piece and leave it at that. The progressive nature of many people repels me.
Of course I know that. Just re-iterations. Almost talking to myself :)
Lol...I talk to myself all the time. Positive self-talk has helped me through many tough moments and has delivered some amazing results. They say it's the first sign of madness. I disagree.