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Ed Sheeran's 'apolitical' claim sparks backlash on Bluesky

Users challenge the concept of apoliticism itself

3 Sep 20 11:04 PM · 3d ago · 7 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4

Commenters argue that claiming to be apolitical is inherently dishonest or impossible, with some framing silence or neutrality as a political choice in itself. One user states that in a democracy, all adults should engage politically or risk losing democratic institutions.

“everyone who says they "dont do politics" is a fuckin liar”

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