political apathy in society theme

There is in the public a feeling of disinterest in politics. This typically happens because we feel that all viable politicians are self-serving or inept and it makes little difference how we vote.

9 total · 1 choice · 1 major · 7 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
blackmirror2x03 choice People were fed up with mainstream politicians and protest voted for comedian Jamie Salter.
tz2019e1x05 major One supposition in the story was that people are fed up with ordinary politicians and their bullshit.
columbo1971e3x03 minor A TV newscaster reported how polls showed apathy among college campus voters in regard to the upcoming special election for the United States Senate.
futurama2x03 minor Fry was apathetic to politics and wasn't in the habit of voting. Also, there was a political apathy party.
movie: Nashville (1975) minor the campaign van blasted out a message about people not bothering to vote
pieceofcake1988e1x06 minor Moggy quipped that "politicians all the same" when the prospect of Hitler ruling over Britain was raised. His sentiment may have reflected a current of thought among many people in Britain.
pkded1x10 minor Various people, Philbert's coworkers most notably, took a marked disinterest in the politics of their megastate of residence.
tz2019e1x01 minor Samir lamented that people were so shallow that they did not like to listen to his political philosophies.
tz2019e2x08 minor People were seen do be disillusioned with the mayor as he didn't tend to the suggestion box.