Buddhism and Politics

I'm slowly going down this path of Buddhism and for the past year or so, I get very fixated on my inability to take sides on current issues in the media, especially in this divided political climate. I feel absolutely alone in my feelings of neutrality on almost all issues because I realize that I cannot know the truth of what is really happening or has happened and the web of experiences that create these situations—any situation—is extremely complex.

For example, in the case against Brett Kavanaugh, I tend to look at the entire picture and feel compassion for all subjects involved. I find it impossible to take sides.

How can we possibly know what is true and what is not true? I feel like I am supposed to come to this conclusion and rally against one side or another, but my feelings always seem to be stuck directly in the center. As an aspiring Buddhist, I feel like I should have a clearer understanding of what the truth is and a more solid stance on political issues, but I've experienced the opposite. It's like everything I thought I understood about the world has disintegrated. I see a lot of posts from friends and family on social media, comments on editorial pieces and news articles that are filled with harsh words towards one side or the other, and it leaves me feeling even more alone.

Anyone else?

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