I wouldn't call myself neutral. Simply no desire to join in and say all the same things, think the things I'm 'supposed' to think, and whatever else. The 'news' and commentary based on news being passed off as news is just showbiz. I don't listen to the messages from either 'side'; prefer to watch the people, the reaction. Get a better feel for what's really going on, that way.
It hasn't been easy to describe. What comes to mind so clearly has been difficult to put into words.
And Joe's just riding a wave. Plenty of people get on that wave. Big or small, the feeling is the same. Takes a strong mind to be able to ride it out. He's good at it. Some people are built for that, most crack. What's interesting is there are several people on the planet who can handle it. Getting there though is damn near impossible. Nobody starts out thinking they'll get there either. It just kind of happens and one learns on the fly.
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I guess, I can sympathise with your approach. The problem is that I feel that if I stay quiet, I'm being complacent, in a way.
Well that's the thing. Joe has the privilege, the money and the power (not to mention mental fortitude) to ride this wave. Most people don't. Take a random YT podcast that has 10-20 episodes are a few thousand views. Now that podcaster gets branded a conspiracy theorist, misinformant or whatever. He will likely sink from the pressure
I wouldn't say I'm quiet. It's just confusing for people. Not sure if I'm friend or foe. It's not worth the hassle sometimes.
And you can see people crack here on chain. One large 'negative review' and that's all they can think or talk about for weeks. Self destruct mode. Tunnel vision, seeing red; can't get through to them. And then they're done. Poof.