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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:20 AM Original message |
A small piece of advice (from a guy with a lot of scars because he failed to follow this advice) |
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Goblinmonger
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. Here's why I keep reading your posts. |
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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. Thank you, sir. That was a really, really nice thing to say. |
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molly77
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:58 PM Response to Reply #26 |
45. William Pitt |
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mindwalker_i
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
30. Wish you were in the bay area |
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xiamiam
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Tue Jan-11-11 08:34 AM Response to Reply #30 |
75. exactly..best source of news right here..tv is propaganda...nt |
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snooper2
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
2. based on the thread title |
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dave29
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
3. Raising glass n/t |
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Tatiana
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
4. Completely agree. |
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Jackpine Radical
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
5. Welcome to my world, Will. |
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Richardo
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
6. I'm the opposite - I NEVER watch the news after a major disaster because they obviously know fuckall |
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progressoid
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
7. Jameson? Jenna? |
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bemildred
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
8. Yes, TV makes you stupid, and when you listen it gives them credibility. |
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warrior1
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
9. Thanks Will |
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xchrom
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
10. ... |
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PDJane
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
11. I don't own a television. |
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whatchamacallit
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
12. I agree. Just say no to perception management. (nt) |
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eppur_se_muova
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Tue Jan-11-11 03:44 AM Response to Reply #12 |
72. "Perception management" -- there's an Orwellian phrase. |
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AspenRose
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
13. That's excellent advice |
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pnorman
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
14. I've been off TV for about fifteen years. |
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mmonk
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
15. Recommended with prejudice. |
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Gregorian
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
16. I try to live by this rule- Only do non-commercial. |
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. Absolutely right. |
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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:37 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. The sun is over the yardarm somewhere in the world |
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CTyankee
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Mon Jan-10-11 03:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
50. My mother used to say "It's 5 o'clock somewhere." |
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chervilant
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
19. Well, now... |
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ScreamingMeemie
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
20. Right now, I'm hanging on to that happy feeling that comes with a Packer playoff win. |
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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:59 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Check out my Marshawn Lynch run-back post in the Sports forum. |
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ScreamingMeemie
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:54 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. That's hilarious... |
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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:55 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Glad to help. |
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Fire1
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
21. The Sherriff seems to share those sentiments, |
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firehorse
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Mon Jan-10-11 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
22. People watch -to get their hits of adrenyline the same way coke addicts get their hits doing coke |
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slackmaster
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
24. K and fuckin' R! |
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northamericancitizen
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
25. + 1 |
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Matariki
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
27. No TV here - and WAY happier for it. |
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blackspade
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
28. K&R! |
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Daemonaquila
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
29. *Toasts with Jameson's* |
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SalviaBlue
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
31. I gave up listening to them awhile back. |
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SayitAintSo
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
32. Bravo - just turned it off - How can we make them TELL THE TRUTH ? |
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defendandprotect
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
42. Turning OFF the TV .... is the beginning of a Revolution .... !!! Do it together -- !! |
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BetsysGhost
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
33. WilliamPitt |
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pauldp
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
34. Thank you, thank you Will. |
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emilyg
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Mon Jan-10-11 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
36. Hey cat lover - I'm with you. |
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sad sally
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
38. from the Merchant of Venice: |
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Auggie
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
39. A big K&R! |
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Dappleganger
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
40. Good for you. |
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defendandprotect
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
41. You want a Revolution...? This is the way to do it -- turn the TVs off and leave them off .... |
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Cleita
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
43. I have Jameson (my favorite) and will join you in a toast. |
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av8rdave
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Mon Jan-10-11 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
44. No Jameson's, but I have a GREAT bottle of tequila from Mexico |
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soryang
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Mon Jan-10-11 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
46. I only watch television news during hurricane season |
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bertman
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Mon Jan-10-11 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
47. Agree completely. REC. About halfway through "Generation of Swine". |
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Poll_Blind
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Mon Jan-10-11 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
48. "Because fuck them, that's why." +1 n/t |
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Supersedeas
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Mon Jan-10-11 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
49. the Media and the Astroturfing Health Reform opponents created the stardom of shockjocks |
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Duval
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Mon Jan-10-11 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
51. Amen, WRP! n/t |
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patrice
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Mon Jan-10-11 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
52. I don't watch anything on there but TCM & CSPAN. Haven't for a few years now. Don't need them. |
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Scruffy1
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
53. Don't have a TV-and never will |
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mike_c
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
54. I turned 'em off twenty years ago and haven't EVER regretted it.... |
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TBF
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
55. I only turn on the TV for sports and Glee. nt |
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WilliamPitt
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:26 PM Response to Reply #55 |
56. Glee is a Fox show |
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TBF
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:31 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. lol - and it took weeks of my husband pleading before I'd watch it. |
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Frustratedlady
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
58. I shut CNN off 2 years ago. Never have watched FOX. My sympathies to... |
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proud patriot
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
59. Tool has a song all about this "Vicarious" |
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xiamiam
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
60. trust me on this one..we are supposed to turn it off.. |
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zappaman
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
61. Easiest RECOMMEND ever |
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Amaril
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Mon Jan-10-11 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
62. WHAAARRRGARBLE, indeed! n/t |
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Vinnie From Indy
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Mon Jan-10-11 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
63. Cheers! |
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hay rick
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Mon Jan-10-11 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
64. Only reason to turn on CNN- morbid curiosity. |
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InvisibleTouch
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Mon Jan-10-11 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
65. I haven't really had TV for about 10 years. |
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UpInArms
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Mon Jan-10-11 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
66. I get one channel - it's local and fuzzy - I don't watch it |
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StarsInHerHair
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Mon Jan-10-11 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
67. I quit watching when W lied on tv & the news guys & gals didn't correct him |
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tavalon
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
68. Can't turn them on |
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Populist_Prole
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Mon Jan-10-11 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
69. I pretty much watch just TCM |
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russspeakeasy
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Tue Jan-11-11 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
70. williampitt...you just get better and better..thanks... |
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Skittles
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Tue Jan-11-11 02:40 AM Response to Original message |
71. LOL, I turned off the TV "news" a long, long time ago |
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sarge43
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Tue Jan-11-11 06:18 AM Response to Original message |
73. Thank you, Mr Pitt |
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tomp
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Tue Jan-11-11 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
74. last night i saw something hard to believe. |
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rtassi
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Tue Jan-11-11 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
76. Out 13 years ago .. a continuous moment of silence ... |
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tpsbmam
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Tue Jan-11-11 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
77. Shit, too late to R but not too late to kick. Love it, Will!!! |
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snooper2
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Tue Jan-11-11 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
78. have you watched the new Intervention? |
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