Ah, the phrase “Politically Motivated” – the ultimate conversation stopper.
Why investigate further when you can slap this label on something and file it neatly under Stuff That Just Happens?
It’s the rhetorical equivalent of shrugging and muttering, “Eh, people are complicated.”
But let’s be real: isn’t everything politically motivated?
Take your neighborhood, for example.
You wave at Neighbor Bob every morning, not because you genuinely care about his garden gnome collection, but because you want to keep the peace.
Say hello too enthusiastically, and you’re the nosy neighbor. Say too little, and you’re that guy who can’t even manage a “Good morning.”
It’s a careful dance of diplomacy that could rival any international summit.
Or consider family gatherings.
We all know Aunt Brenda is a gossip, so you talk about safe topics like the weather or football.
“Did you see the game?” you say, smiling through gritted teeth while Brenda eyes you like a predator circling its next headline.
You steer clear of juicy details about your life because you’re politically motivated to avoid being the Thanksgiving tabloid cover story.
Then there’s marriage.
The negotiation, the alliances, the treaties.
You don’t bring up the fact that your spouse loads the dishwasher like they’re trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded.
Why?
Because you’re playing the long game.
That’s politics, baby!
And the workplace?
Forget watercooler chats; those are landmines.
You navigate conversations with a precision usually reserved for bomb squads.
You know who to avoid (the one who CCs everyone) and who to charm (the one who brings donuts).
Every “How was your weekend?” is a calculated move in the chessboard of office politics.
So when someone waves away national issues with “Oh, that’s just politically motivated,” let’s acknowledge the truth.
Washington D.C. isn’t some alien planet!
It’s your workplace, your family reunion, your HOA meeting—just with a bigger budget and better suits.
Politicians are just people playing the same game we all are, only with cameras pointed at them 24/7.
Next time you hear “politically motivated,” consider the source.
It’s not an accusation; it’s a confession.
Everything is Politically Motivated!
And if it isn’t, well, that’s probably politically motivated too.
