There was a time when I watched the news and was happy!

[Riding this Donkey]

I didn't have to think any further on what was reported. I was as happy as a clam in a shell.

Now, after meeting folks like you, I can't watch the news without hurling expletives, turning off the tv in disgust or go over to non news channels like TV Land!

But you know something. I am happier this way!

Thanks a million!

[seabeyond]

1. i have been a lifetime news watcher

took lots of my time. during impeachment all the time, all the channels. oct after one of kerry's speeches. a really good speech that had so many interesting things for the news to talk about, and all tey did was pick at him for silly stuff. not even talking about his speech. i turned off the news. decades watching and that was it. turned it off

has been months. my dvd pile is high and getting bigger. i love it. no news in this house. i get my news off this site. and others

[SoCalDem]

5. I have started to love HGTV

We are soon to remodel, so I am just soaking up all the tips and tricks I can..and I am not missing the "screaming head" shows one bit :)

[seabeyond]

8. a little withdrawal at the beginning

but so disgusted was easy not to go on. but you are right, now not missing at all. i say this, along with you, cause as obsessed as i was i didnt think i could do. my husband didnt either.

we watch that too when we are going into remodeling. have a blast

[Piperay]

10. I love H &G

have a house that is a fixer-upper and am really get some get ideas and learning off of H & G. :thumbsup:

[elehhhhna]

2. Me too, back when Big Dog was Prez. Good times...good times...

[Just Me]

3. Until the wacky right-wing controlling machine gained control,...

,...I felt comfortable in my country. Now, I can honestly say that I feel like the nation I love is being torn apart by those who are the worst examples of American values.

On the other hand, I am witnessing the greatest human movement in my lifetime,...a movement I see growing very quickly.

[FloridaPat]

4. I stopped watching in 1981. It was then I realized how the government

lies and the media reports what it wants. As for the newscasters, they wouldn't know a fact if it bit them on the leg. Local news is terrible. So is national. I've never watched Faux. Thank God for the internet and international news.

[wideopen]

6. I haven't watched the "news" for the last 8 years

I got tired of my mind being filled with who got killed/raped/abducted/etc. and the complete irrelavance of everything else. It is amazing how much more clearly I view things now.

[newyawker99]

7. Hi wideopen!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Piperay]

9. I quit watching the 'news' especially

the local 'news' and I feel much better for it! :thumbsup: