Growing older, I have lost the need to be political, which means, in this country, the need to be left. I am driven into grudging toleration of the Conservative Party because it is the party of non-politics, of resistance to politics.

Summary

This quote suggests that as one gets older, the individual becomes less interested in engaging in political matters and aligning with a particular ideology. The person expresses a lack of desire to be part of the left-wing political movement and reluctantly acknowledges their support for the Conservative Party. The choice is not due to an ideological affinity but rather because the Conservative Party represents a resistance against politics. This points to a disillusionment with the political system and a preference for non-political or apolitical tendencies.

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