What an odd story - "The Man Who Knew Too Little"

[Pluvious]

Living in a total news-free bubble !!

Is there a word for that conflicted feeling of both disapproval and envy ?
That's what I'm left feeling here lol.

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https://nytimes.com/2018/03/10/style/the-man-who-knew-too-little.html

[sharedvalues]

1. THESE are the people who vote for the president

they CAN be reached. If you know one, don't be afraid to talk to them about the state of America.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Interesting.

But extreme.

I find it's possible not to watch or listen to news 24/7, be aware of what's going on in the world, and not be caught up in the frenzy of the latest outrage. Or believing some truly idiotic thing that has somehow become the story of the hour.

I wonder what it might take for this man to re-engage with the world.

[Kirk Lover]

3. Well it's a good thing we're all not doing that or else this country would really be

screwed. I understand why he's doing it but I also feel it's a little selfish and bit cowardly.

[poboy2]

4. What is so unique about 'ignorance is bliss'?

Denial, whatever...cop out I'd say. He's the counter to the willfully ignorant on the other side.

[dalton99a]

5. "A luxury that many people cannot afford"