I have literally no friends because of this. I used to have a fairly small circle, but every time I open my mouth about politics, they disappear. It's not subtle either. I get outright dumped and they have stated clearly that it's because they can't handle differing viewpoints. They aren't interested in discussing it and trying to understand each other or find a compromise. They just run. I lost my best friend, a friendship in which we shared our deepest, darkest secrets because I became interested in politics and it turned-out mine were different. It sucks because I find politics really interesting and all I want to talk about is world news. I am hesitant to find new hobbies and friends because I know I will either have to censor myself considerably or be rejected. I have literally no one to talk to now and, exactly like you, that's why this place is so valuable to me. This is essentially my only human interaction outside of work talk and there are even things here I don't discuss! That's how hard it is. HONK HONK!