Why do topics that have nothing to do with politics become political?

[herenow1]

Now I realize this is a political forum, but not all of the forums are topics about politics. I've noticed the trend on forums like this. People make up hyperbole arguments surrounding hot topics just to spin it in their favor. There is not one news story that I've read here that didn't get spun into a political debate. Is it impossible for people to debate topics(mainly crime stories) without going off on a tangent about politics, or blaming parties?

 

[CRUE CAB]

In the age of the easily offended. Political slant is the easiest to throw out there and hardest to defend.
Makes many posters that dont know their ass from a hole in the ground look smarter.

 

[soccerboy22]

Because everything can be used to score cheap political points.

 

[Gipper]

Now I realize this is a political forum, but not all of the forums are topics about politics. I've noticed the trend on forums like this. People make up hyperbole arguments surrounding hot topics just to spin it in their favor. There is not one news story that I've read here that didn't get spun into a political debate. Is it impossible for people to debate topics(mainly crime stories) without going off on a tangent about politics, or blaming parties?

It's usually a sign of extreme stupidity and brainwashing. Some people like being told that some arbitrary force is to blame for all their woes in life. It lets them off the hook.

Ironically enough, I could spin this very slightly and make it sound like an indictment on religion.

 

[Fiddytree]

Sometimes it is hackery. Other times, it is very much political, but frequently isn't framed as political by many people. For instance, something that might be labeled "common sense" is something that has a political meaning, but because it is accepted by most, they don't see it as political until someone starts critiquing it.

 

[TheGirlNextDoor]

Now I realize this is a political forum, but not all of the forums are topics about politics. I've noticed the trend on forums like this. People make up hyperbole arguments surrounding hot topics just to spin it in their favor. There is not one news story that I've read here that didn't get spun into a political debate. Is it impossible for people to debate topics(mainly crime stories) without going off on a tangent about politics, or blaming parties?

In short: Yes, it's impossible, especially on a political site.

I think when you mentioned hyperbole, you nailed it on the head. Partisans look for any excuse to turn something into an "us against them" fest.

 

[Ray410]

In a country overrun with colonizing foreigners, a rapidly disintegrating culture and a desperate, unhappy populace enraged by all that they see around them, everything is political.