I feel like you do. One of the reasons I've really been so focused on Steemit is because I've mostly given up on other networks outside of the fact that my job/business requires me to engage on other networks.
I was getting too stressed out and was never happy following the news 24/7, so I'm disconnecting as much as possible. The problem is that naturally, some of that will start coming over here. At least it should be easier to shut it off to some degree with "mutes" and if we stick to the right feeds and searches.
And not that it matters, but I'm "Middle of the Road," and frankly, disgusted with the way both of the major parties are acting. I don't ever see myself "joining" a party, and I'm 100% okay with that.
There are issues on both sides I am adamant about, but it's all blurring anyway. I spent the last two cycles doing political marketing and weighed on me. I'm glad I'm out too. Thanks for the great reply. We can enjoy the ignoring the election from Steemit together. lol