I can’t remember the last time I scrolled through a social media platform without running into some kind of political rant. It used to be that politics had its place—news sites, debate forums, maybe the occasional heated Facebook thread. But now? It’s everywhere.

There’s no escaping it. LinkedIn, which was once a professional networking site, has turned into yet another cesspool of political opinion. X (Twitter) is a war zone. Facebook is a minefield. Even places that were supposed to be about hobbies, business, or just fun have been hijacked by ideological warfare.

And the worst part? It’s not about discussion anymore—it’s about division.

The Death of Respectful Disagreement

People don’t just share their political views anymore. They weaponize them.

It’s not enough to have an opinion. You have to declare it, defend it aggressively, and attack anyone who doesn’t agree. There’s no room for discussion, nuance, or even basic respect. If you dare to disagree—or worse, ask a question—you’re labeled, dismissed, or outright attacked.

This is the world we’ve created:

• You either agree, or you’re the enemy.
• You’re either 100% for something or 100% against it.
• There’s no in-between, no room for understanding, and no tolerance for different perspectives.

People aren’t talking with each other anymore—they’re just shouting at each other.

LinkedIn: The Latest Casualty

This one really pisses me off. LinkedIn used to be a place where professionals connected, where people shared business insights, leadership lessons, and industry knowledge.

Now? Scroll through your feed, and you’ll find post after post of political opinions, outrage, and virtue signaling. Instead of learning something valuable or connecting with like-minded professionals, you’re bombarded with hot takes, ideological purity tests, and the same divisive bullshit that’s ruined every other platform.

It’s exhausting.

Why Does Everything Have to Be Political?

I get it—politics matters. But does it have to be in every damn conversation?

Not every post, article, or comment needs to be a political statement. Not every space needs to be a battleground for ideology. Some of us just want to:

• Learn new things.
• Grow professionally.
• Connect with people.
• Have fun.

But good luck with that. If you try to avoid politics, you’re accused of “staying silent” or “not caring.” If you engage, you’re forced to pick a side. And if you try to encourage actual dialogue? Forget it—you’ll just get drowned out by the noise.

This Isn’t Helping Anyone

All of this does nothing but push people further apart. Instead of bringing people together, it isolates anyone with a different opinion. Instead of making conversations more productive, it turns them into ideological purity tests. Instead of solving problems, it just creates more division.

And the platforms? They love it. Division drives engagement. Engagement drives revenue. They don’t care if we hate each other—they just want us to keep scrolling.

What’s the Fix?

I don’t have all the answers, but I know this: We need to start reclaiming our spaces.

• Stop feeding the outrage machine. If you see a political post where it doesn’t belong, ignore it. Don’t engage.
• Be intentional about what you consume. Unfollow, mute, or block people who turn everything into a fight.
• Respect different perspectives. You don’t have to agree with everyone, but at least be willing to listen.
• Keep politics in its place. If you want to debate politics, go to a political forum. Stop hijacking platforms that weren’t built for that.

Most of all, remember that not everything has to be a battle. We’re all human. We’re all trying to figure this out. Maybe if we stopped shouting long enough to listen, we’d actually get somewhere.

But for now? I’m just tired.