When am I going to be able to watch the news again? I haven't watched

[patricia92243]

ANY news since about 3:00 am election night. I'm serious! I had to come here to be sure that Bush had declared himself winner, and that Kerry was giving a concession speech.

I turned on Good Morning America just now (without the sound) and saw that it had some political person being interviewed, and I turned it off. I have crawled in a hole, and pulled the hole in after me!

Will I ever be able to get really interest in politics like I was? I know this is wrong, but right now I can't help it.

Waaaaaaaaaaaa:(

[lapfog_1]

1. I think there are some 55 million Americans doing the same thing

starting with me. I haven't watched any news since yesterday... and
I used to be a cable newsaholic. And I don't think I will ever want
to return to that for a very long time.

[katmondoo]

10. I stopped watching

all cable and all network news weeks ago, I cannot stand the constant Bush suck ups any longer. I may not ever go back unless I hear they have become real news programs and not Bush propaganda networks.

[SammyWinstonJack]

32. I'm another one

I haven't watch any news since election night around 3:a.m. I doubt I'll any from here on out.

[Historic NY]

2. I'm having a problem too!!!

I just can't stand the sight of the smirk. I am watching Imus on MSNBC as I have every morning for the past 5 yrs 6-9am. He can be irritating at time but at least he is not a * fan. :eyes:

[Lancer]

3. I am in the same boat.

I fell asleep with the TV on MSNBC Tuesday night, woke up at 5:38 a.m. yesterday to see * at 269 EV, turned it off and haven't watched anything but TCM since.

We will get interested again, but right now the pain is too deep, the spin monumental, the wrong lessons being drawn from all of this, and we just need a break.

[bryant69]

4. I plan on taking some time off myself

From paying attention to the media--maybe keep up with Media Matters and Daily Howler, but in general drift a way for a couple of weeks.

The fight will still be there in a few weeks, and it's just too painful to watch gloating republicans.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[obietiger]

5. I'm with you

no tv news watching and do not plan to - and only reading local news in the newspaper. Get my headlines everyday on my internet homepage and come to DU for the stories.

[CottonBear]

6. I've not watched either except for C-Span this am.

I'm appalled by the fundy wingnut woman from Charlotte, NC who just called in to Washington Journal. She said "...sorry about troops who've died...I'm a Christian...I believe in George Bush...the bible talks about wars...there is no way that there will not be wars...Bush is good for America..."

I'm giving up cable news, ABC, NBC and NPR. C-Span is necessary viewing but painful to watch.

[Khephra]

7. Listen to Air America

[patricia92243]

29. Did that for this morning, Guess I'll have to get back into the swing of

things slowly. Listened to replays of Al last night and that really helped.

[batchdem04]

8. screw watchin the news

what are you gonna get out of it? nothing just same old BS. nothing great, nothing you can't do without.

i say just get your news from some independent websites..

[usrbs]

9. I think it will be a long time before it's safe.

I ventured in to CNN Headlines just in time to see the announcer saying with an insipid smile - "And let's see what our soldiers are saying in Iraq about the election."

Of course all 3 expressed satisfaction with the result, and stated that Bush was doing a good job there.

Well, good. I'm glad you're happy about having the most inept Commander-in-chief ever, who cares not a whit about you, in charge of your destiny. And if you get wounded or killed or released back home without care with PTSD, I'll feel better about it knowing you went willingly.

[SammyWinstonJack]

34. And when you and your fellow soldiers are killed, remember your

CiC has attended NOT one Troop funeral. Thats how much your CiC respects your ultimate sacrifice.

[bill]

11. You're not alone

I'm a PBS newshour/NPR addict (lots of commute time and it's background in the barn). I haven't listened to NPR since the first 3 minutes of Morning Edition and I don't know when I'll watch any mainstream news.

Until the anger disipates or is at least banked I'll remain informed using LBN here on DU, TDS, and Mahrs' Real time.

[callous taoboy]

12. Watch comedy only-

King of Queens is a new favorite. PBS. I've been reading more fiction just to keep my mind off of things. I am morose.

[Triana]

13. why watch it?

I haven't watched it in3-4 years. No cable, no tv. Look, this country is run by ONE party and the media is part and parcel of that.

Stick to the internet and other news sources besides tv and cable news.

[Kahuna]

14. I'm not watching either. I want to see how long I can go without.

nt

[Bill219]

17. I was also a cablenews junkie..

not anymore.

I haven't watched a news show since election night and do not plan to for a very long time

Everytime my wife turns the channel to one..I leave the room now

I am so disgusted with the media right now and how they helped with the stealing of this election

Where are the Walter Cronkite's of this day and age?

[elfin]

15. Same here

Sometimes I turn on CSPAN in the morning, but shut it off at the first Rethug - which isn't very long. Then I check on the computer to see if anything has happened at all which warrants turning on the news, such as another attack stateside.

Then I turn on NPR radio until they have a conservative guest on. Then it's Air America or just music until Countdown with Keith. Last is Jon Stewart of course.

And I used to have Cable on ALL the time.

The only exceptions to this are if I am perusing DU and someone alerts to a good guest or segment on TV - then I switch on until the "good" stuff is over.

I do read the Times, the local paper, the Nation and the New Yorker - otherwise the TV is off the news for me.

[lizzieforkerry]

16. I was a cable new junky....

Now I am going through serious withdrawl. I knew it was spun before butI still was able to filter the spin and get my news. Now I walk into the room, turn it on out of habit, realize the past few days aren't a dream, turn it off and cry. I hope I will eventually break the habit of turning it on at all. If I hear Chris MAtthews say Kerry didn't have anything in common with people in the Midwest one more time my head is going to explode. I would in no way consider myself an eletist. My mom is a school teacher (being completely screwed ny NCLB) my dad is a factory worker, I went to public schools and mostly public colleges on financial aid. How can he say he didn't connect with the common person, OK I am crying again now...sorry

[highplainsdem]

18. Watch "The Daily Show," and check here for news.

That's what I intend to do for a while. I used to channel surf cable news, but it's unbearable now.

[gator_in_Ontario]

19. Don't start now!

Falwell is on CNN....someone fetch my barf bag....

[DoBotherMe]

20. A bright spot for me

Neilsen ratings called me last night to be a "neilsen family" I hope they don't throw out my results as an outlier. The only television I watch is PBS (no news shows), That 70s Show and MASH reruns. No cable and no network programming or news. Three years ago I made a decision to not support the right wing echo chamber, it's easy once you take the first step. Dana ; )

[Hamlette]

21. I can't even turn on NPR, I depend on this site for the highlights

and to tell me when its safe to turn on the TV again.

I don't plan to until after Jan. 20 and beyond.

[treehuggnlibrul]

22. I can't watch it. HAve declared a TV boycott in our house. eom

[Hello_Kitty]

24. Same here and I'm usually a TV junkie

The TV has not been on in my house since Tuesday afternoon. I blame the media for this.

[watercolors]

23. not watching news

two days now, and don't miss it! Only have antena now, dropped direct TV. no more frustrationg cable news, or hearing my husband yelling "asshole" at some commentator. Its sure quiet, but such a calm has come over us. Its almost sureal, maybe we are in shock and don't realize it!

[cmf]

25. Don't go back

I turned off cable and network news 3 years ago. I don't miss it one bit. That stuff is trash.

[KoKo]

26. I turned it off at 11:30 on Election Night and have not turned it on since

I know it will be Dem Bashing and chortling and poking fun...so why bother. I can get the news from the Intenet.. Cables and Pundits are stale...it will be the "same old stuff." Who needs it..

[hangemhigh]

27. I am able to.....

but I'm not going to. I've had enough.

[Ducks In A Row]

28. stick to AAR and newspapers. There are many online

the guardian is one

forget tv news, exact for local news of course.

I took CNN, MSNBC and those off my dial selector and am keeping them off, the bastards

[Rockholm]

30. I will NOT watch anything but LOCAL news now.......

I broke down last night and put on MSRNC for 2 minutes. I had just enought time to hear some FUCK HEAD say that and I quote" Well, all but a couple of the blue states are losing population. The Washington to Boston corridor is (dying)." ASSHOLE!!!! We in the Esat pay most of the taxes to suppport the red states. NONE of the blue state is losing population.

[patricia92243]

31. Our local news has and editorial each day that is so Republican that it is

sickening - Sinclair (sp) Broadcasting. Ugh!! I can't get away from it.

[Rockholm]

41. That would make me NUTS. Sorry to hear that.

[graywarrior]

33. Feels like drug withdrawal not watching the news

I killed my tv and I'm jonesing.

[donkeyotay]

35. I won't watch anymore

I had already become a selective and critical television viewer, but now they are the enemy. I'm finally getting rid of cable. I haven't watched in 3 days and I see no point in ever going back. They've helped destroy my country. I'm thinking about leaving.

[GreenPoet64]

36. I'm cancelling cable t.v.!!

I have no reason to watch Bush-t.v.

No reason to hear what he is up to if I have no power to immediately counter his actions.

If a story is big enough for me to take action and protest in the streets--I'll hear about it here or on the net.

I'm looking to live a life of simplicity--working toward change in a quite way.

I won't support the sponsors of a media that is a mouthpiece for **

Join me?

[Hell Hath No Fury]

37. Me too!

I haven't turned on a single news station or broadcast since around the same time. I did watch Jon Stewart, if that counts. :)

We're not alone -- in flipping I did see a bit of a report on BBC with a woman in tears about the election mentioning she couldn't watch any TV because it would be more than she could bear.

Man I know the feeling.

Nothing but the Net and HGTV for me for a long while.

[NoPasaran]

38. Jan 20, 2009

Until then it's just the Daily Show for me.

[gratefull4u]

39. Only the Daily show & AAR for me.

If there is even a chance * name will be mentioned in a positive light I don't want to hear it. I blame the media for the war and for this election, * should have been exposed.

[snacker]

40. Only listening to AAR

and that'll probably be it for me for a long time.

[hippiechick]

42. Heh, me too Patricia !!

I can't stand the sight nor sound of Cokeboy.
So much so that I am now listening to a webstream from DeutscheWelle.

Es gibt da kein George Bush. :evilgrin:



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