New Rule: Woke Capitalism | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

Should people feel pressured to have an opinion on every political issue?

—No, people should not feel pressured to have an opinion on every political issue. It's okay to not have an opinion on everything.
Is it okay to enjoy products and activities without them being tied to social or political issues?

—Yes, it is okay to enjoy products and activities without them being tied to social or political issues. People should be able to separate their enjoyment from political or social implications.
Why is it important to not feel pressured to have an opinion on every political issue?

—It is important to not feel pressured to have an opinion on every political issue because it can lead to unnecessary stress and conflict. It's okay to focus on the issues that are most important to you.
Should people be able to enjoy products and activities without them being tied to social or political issues?

—Yes, people should be able to enjoy products and activities without them being tied to social or political issues. Everyone has the right to enjoy things without feeling guilty or judged.
How can people navigate the pressure to have an opinion on every political issue?

—People can navigate the pressure to have an opinion on every political issue by setting boundaries, focusing on what matters most to them, and not feeling guilty for not having an opinion on everything.

📰 "In the olden days people would watch the evening news and then well nothing they went on. They went on with their lives."
🤔 59% of consumers now will buy or boycott a product based solely on the political stance a company takes.
🏳️‍🌈 "Gay pride month is now a Minefield for corporations."

#NoOpinion #Sociology #Capitalism #Woke #Corporations

00:00 📺 Don't feel the need to have an opinion on everything, especially if you don't know what you're talking about.
01:40 🦃 Thanksgiving is a time to avoid political arguments, just like the Indians and pilgrims did at the first Thanksgiving.
02:43 📺 Michael Jordan and Kanye West's comments on staying out of politics are no longer valid, as not participating in online activism is seen as obstructing progress.
03:38 📺 Younger generations can't tolerate differing opinions, leading to consumer boycotts based on a company's political stance.
04:26 🌈 Corporations are facing backlash for their support of LGBTQ+ rights, creating a dilemma for those who oppose it.
05:17 📺 Woke capitalism leads to constant fighting and pressure on companies to make statements they don't fully understand.
06:00 🤦 Spanx's stretchy pants being marketed as anti-racist is unnecessary.
06:11 🤦 Stop making everything about some random deeper issue and let us enjoy our beer and chicken without the woke capitalism.

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