For the last 72 hours I have ony watched the Weather Channel.

[Laffy Kat]

Am I the only one who just can't stomach ANY news right now? Can't even bring myself to watch "The Daily Show" or "Colbert" although I might try tonight. Sigh.

[mnhtnbb]

1. ZERO news for me. Not even the Weather Channel.

So, no, you are not alone.

[Laffy Kat]

4. We'll get over it in time, I'm sure.

Just feels like the ole homeostasis is skewed.

[bigwillq]

2. I only watch my local news

So it's not too bad. Plus, I guess I am one of those folks that believes in the theory that "life goes on".

Elections happen. Sometimes they go our way, sometimes they don't.

I guess I am a bit fortunate that I live in blue CT, so I won't be affected as much by the changing of the guard as some others.

But, there's nothing any of us can do about it now. The election is over. Only thing we can do is work to make it better next time.

Hope you have a good evening.

[Laffy Kat]

5. Thanks. You are right, of course. nt

[femmocrat]

3. LOL

I had the TV off yesterday, but turned it on today. I have been watching Democracy Now and Thom Hartmann mostly. I did turn on Rachel tonight. She didn't talk about the election that I can recall, or at least not very much.

Tweety is dead to me though.

[Laffy Kat]

9. Perhaps I should try Al Jezeera.

I'm not use to having the television machine off; I have to have the background noise, even when I sleep. I'm a news junkie who can't watch the news! I'm having withdrawals.

[onehandle]

6. I quit TDS, Colbert, and especially MSNBC many weeks ago.

Cut the stress in my life significantly.

[shenmue]

7. Same here

I'm watching fall-league baseball now.

[hollysmom]

8. I have been catching up on all the shows I missed on demand, who knew there

were all these interesting shows out there while I have been watching news.

[Laffy Kat]

10. I do documentaries on Netflix, too. So many to choose from. nt

[Brigid]

11. Don't miss "Harlan County USA" if they have it.

Still the gold standard for documentaries.

[Laffy Kat]

13. OK! Thanks for the recommendation. nt

[fizzgig]

12. i turned off the tv around 930 tuesday

switched to battlestar galactica for the rest of the night and i've only turned it back on to watch the simpsons.

[Laffy Kat]

14. Don't know how long it will take for me to "get over it"

As of today, it's still too fresh.

[fizzgig]

21. co dumped an incumbent dem

and replaced him with a bagger puke. still trying to not think about it.

[Laffy Kat]

22. Yep. Tell me about it. nt

[Xyzse]

15. Been reading lately.

Actually, that is what I've been doing for the past month.

[In_The_Wind]

16. I've been watching the Hallmark Channel.

Also HBO, Disney and Cinemax since Tuesday.

[blackcrowflies]

17. Got rid of my tv some years ago. I highly recommend people do that.

[B Calm]

18. Just heard Rush on the radio saying the Weather Channel has higher ratings than MSNBC & CNN

combined. He probably could of added FOX News, but he didn't.

[hopemountain]

23. omg. how can you stomach his shit?

his voice and that of alex jones are intolerable to me.

[Rowdyboy]

19. Lots of HGTV here. Rehab Addict, House Hunters, Love it or List it etc....

Love to look at old houses, especially when they're being saved, not "updated" to a hideously inappropriate "open-concept".

Back in the 1800-1900's homes had things called "rooms" and kitchens were "rooms" not part of enormous wide-open spaces. Save that crap for modern houses, don't ruin old homes with "remuddle-ing".

Haven't seen the news since Tuesday night.

[Laffy Kat]

20. I feel that way about vaulted ceilings in new homes.

I have one and I can't stand it. The acoustics are terrible, it's impossible to reach cobwebs, and the openness feels cold and drafty. There is no privacy. We also have a kitchen that is open to the family room and I especially dislike that configuration. Much prefer low ceilings and actual doors. I'm determined that my next house is going to be built in the 50s or 60s. On the other hand, I guess I should feel grateful I have a roof over my head, as so many us don't these days.

[Rowdyboy]

24. Oh, I'm just bitching to take my mind off reality-but I really do much prefer older homes....

Our house dates from around 1900-recent roof, painting, plumbing and electric. In 25 years we've been able remodel the first floor but upstairs still has holes in the plaster from the rewiring.

But its dry and warm and paid for with good neighbors. Its also in walking distance to the library, a deli and the town square so I'm really VERY lucky.

[orleans]

25. i have managed to eliminate much of the news for the last five years

and i did so for several reasons

which is why the majority of my posts are here in the lounge (and in the bereavement group)

fuck the news