No Politics Day
About No Politics Day
When is No Politics Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 1
Isn’t it about time somebody said …. “Give it a rest!!” After all the angst, bitterness, and negativity of recent elections, and the protests over the installation of newly elected officials at just about all levels, normal Americans have had it with both politicians, and the political rancor. Isn’t it time to take a break from politics? I think one thing we all can agree upon, is that a break from politics would be refreshing, if only for a day. So, therefore, No Politics Day, a February 1 holiday, is just what the politicians called for.
No Politics Day means no political activities and no political statements of any kind whatsoever…. no Facebook or Twitter posts, no discussions or debates, and no sharing or spreading political articles, comics, or other materials. And, certainly, no fake news today. The news media should also participate in this special day. We have little faith that the media will comply, as all the negativity sells TV, radio, and print ads.
It was quickly decided not to make this a national day, as that would require an act of congress or a presidential proclamation. There is no way politicians would do this, without a whole lot of political lobbying. And, could you imagine any politician voting for no politics, even if only for a day?
So, let’s all celebrate this refreshing and relaxing day. You can enjoy one day without the stress, fake news, and endless rhetoric. There will be plenty of time for politics tomorrow.
Deep Thought for Today: It is rather ironic to realize that a successful No Politics Day would be a political victory!
How to Celebrate No Politics Day
Nowadays, we are so ingrained with politics, that it may be a challenge to act in accordance with the goals of No Politics Day. It seems that no matter how hard we try, we can’t get away from it, not even for a day. However, we know you can do it! here are some ways how to properly celebrate this day:
- We politely request that all politicians take the day off. Instead, go play golf.
- If anyone begins to talk politics to you today, let them know that it is No Politics Day.
- Do not read or listen to any news that is politically oriented.
- Spread the work. Let others know about this day.
- Hold no votes whatsoever.
- Also, do not participate in office politics as well.
Today's Quotes
The political environment has become so toxic, we offer three very appropriate non-political quotes:
- “A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant, and respectable.” – – Charles Pickering
- “If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in freedom at all.” – – Noam Chomsky
- “If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.” – – Emma Goldman
History and Origin of No Politics Day
Many Americans from both sides of the aisle, are disgusted and fed up with the ugliness of politics as of late. We want a break from all the arguing, bickering, nastiness, and negativity. We need a break from it. It is for this reason, that No Politics Day exists.
Bob Matthew from Rochester NY created this special day in 2017. We celebrate it annually on February 1.
Important: According to Bob Matthews, the creator of this holiday, we celebrate this holiday every February 1. Amazingly, a couple of websites incorrectly state that the date to celebrate this holiday has been moved to February 20. This is incorrect. No one can rightfully change the date of a holiday without the permission of the creator of the holiday. So, February 1 remains the official date to celebrate No Politics Day.
This Day in History
In addition to the No Politics Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police forms. (1920)
G. I. Joe toy action figure hits the market. It originally sold for $2.49 by Hasbro. (1964)
Frederick Douglass, American author and activist was born on this day in 1818.
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