Before 2016 people not caring about politics was common.
Of course the lead up to Obama first term and his election got people caring on some

tip, cause it was a very exciting event in U.S history. But once the novelty wore off people went back to not caring about politics.
Before 2016 obsessing over politics seemed like some old man shyt. Like I cannot recall most of the people in my social orbit ever talking about politics like that, only my father who is a old head who keeps up with current events
