WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

I try to avoid talking about politics on stage. I let the political comedians handle that, since I think its hard to navigate unless you are good at it. Plus, I think people go to comedy shows to get away from all the negativity of politics, especially now. Recently, though I discussed some things I witnessed when I was in the same city as a Trump Rally. It was frustrating to see people dig in, on both sides, instead of just listening to the joke.
The one place I do like to express my thoughts on politics is Twitter and sometimes on Facebook. I feel like those are places designed for negativity and the expression of "thoughts." Its funny because most people don't know that I actually was a lawyer before I did comedy and assume I am not versed in discussions involving politics and law, when in fact both of those were all I was focused on for most of my life.

I don't get offended when people don't believe that I have a law degree, or that I practiced municipal law, which required me to understand governmental laws and regulations, therefore making me somewhat of an expert on issues of government. I also am not offended when people label me, when they assume I am liberal or conservative, because my viewpoint tends to favor the law, whichever party that supports in the argument at hand. I do get offended, however, when people attack my friends who have different viewpoints from them. I think we all can learn to listen. And I hope we all do our research instead of just listening to the 24 hour news cycles. #comedy #law #politics