Here's the question: could you date, live with, marry or otherwise cozy up with someone who has no interest whatsoever in politics? I've been thinking about writing this diary for a while and, just now, was pushed to finally do it, by the statement:
How does Gonzalez's confirmation affect you? He seems like good guy. But I don't know much about this stuff.
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I assume most people on this site are here because they, like me, are passionately interested in current events, including politics. Some of us even take action to try to steer these things in a direction that is good for all of us. While my passion for these things has ebbed and surged during the various phases of my life, it is now at an all-time peak.
In light of that fact, I find it ironic that I have spent quite a bit of time over the last several months getting to know someone who seems to have no interest whatsoever in anything political. Let me preface this by saying that he is great in a plethora of ways--smart, fun, cute, passionate about his business, pays attention to my thoughts and well-being, etc. However, although he listens with interest to my thoughts on political stuff, as far as I can tell, he does not follow politics independently to any extent whatsoever. Also--gasp--he didn't vote this year, not having re-registered in time (thankfully, he lives in one of the bluest of the blue states).
So, I put the question to you (for my curiosity's sake only--not necessarily to determine the future of my relationship!):
Could you--or do you--date, live with, marry or otherwise cozy up with someone who has no interest whatsoever in politics?