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It’s one thing to discuss government but it’s another to discuss politics. Of course the two subjects intersect but they’re still two different things. However, there are some people who are simply obsessed with politics and see everything through a political lens. With them, it’s impossible to discuss tariffs - or virtually anything else - without veering into politics. They really can’t help themselves. 

Politics is about putting ideas into action, how can that not affect virtually every activity humans undertake. If those political actions  directly or indirectly affect the audio endeavor they rightly belong here. Seems there's a growing sentiment in favor of censorship in this country/world, disagreements, sometimes vehement disagreement is a sign of a healthy democracy. Civility is the key, the mindless personal attacks should be censored, at least in this forum, far too much of that today.

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Politics is about putting ideas into action, how can that not affect virtually every activity humans undertake.

That's an interesting definition. I'm not sure it's commonly accepted.

If those political actions  directly or indirectly affect the audio endeavor they rightly belong here.

Of course you're entitled to your opinion. Mine is that politics don't belong here. It never ends well. There are plenty of other places to debate politics.

As I mentioned, some people see everything through the lens of politics. They can't see it any other way.

All of us, product of life experiences.  Taking the Citadel tour in Quebec City, the guide explained that three subjects have always been off limits to active soldiers; politics, religion and girlfriends/boyfriends.  Because of the divisive nature.

12 years living in Seattle, WA showed how destructive rabid politics is.  No civility.

In Europe, most of the lower echelon football teams are politically sponsored by parties.  The sponsoring party is listed on billboards at the bottom.  Lived in Innsbruck, I believe the team was sponsored by the SPÖ.  Where does it end?  There's more to life than endlessly Sisyphusly pushing the rock.

Now back to my apolitical audio system and apolitical music.  Tchau

there's a reason the ruling class likes it when the rest of us avoid talking politics. I've also found the "I'm not into politics" usually really means "my position is indefensible."