HELP! I have and addiction.

[Faux pas]

Every day I promise myself that I won't read or watch anything political. Every day I'm either here or watching msm. Even though it makes me nervous and upset, I keep coming back.

I hate learning/knowing how many ignorant people there are out there. You know the ones, right-wing, 'christian', radical assholes. I've been watching (what used to be called the 'moral majority' back in the day) this movement grow since I was old enough to recognizes that these people are really ridiculous. The shame of it all is that they'll never change and are breeding as I write this.

Seriously folks, any ideas on how I can STOP being so plugged in?

Thanks in advance.

[WCGreen]

1. Calm down, it will all get back to normal in three weeks or so....

It does take one's attention away from other things..

[Faux pas]

13. Promise?

I'm getting too old for all the drama.

[WCGreen]

37. Promise...

[Motown_Johnny]

2. Man, did you come to the wrong place for that kind of advice.

The best I can do is tell you that during the conventions I started playing an online video game just to have something else to do which required my time.

It distracted me right up until the debates.

Good luck. Maybe get a hobby and get serious about it after the election. I think that for the next couple of weeks you are still going to be hooked.

[Faux pas]

14. LOL I was hoping to find cooler heads than mine.

I try distracting myself with fb games, etc. The problem is, I've got one eye on the game and one eye and both ears on the boob toob!

[deaniac21]

3. I have a conjunction and an indefinite article

[ProudProgressiveNow]

4. It's the adrenaline rush that comes....

with the ups and downs. I am the same way!

[Faux pas]

15. aha, never thought of myself as an adrenaline junkie.

Now that I think about it, I've always been a sucker for a good roller coaster ride!

[kimbutgar]

5. I had the same problem I just want to go back to enjoying dumb tv and reading fiction books

I went on vacation to Hawaii and I couldn't stay away from it. After the President gets re-elected I am going to make a big effort to stay away from politics.

And DU is my favorite go to website that I am addicted to and it's driving my husband nuts because I'm always looking at my IPAD with the DU page.

[Faux pas]

17. Okay, you've got me beat. Thank the gods that I don't have an Ipad!

Bet you husband will be extra happy when this is over.

[Buddaman]

6. We're ALL in this together

[Faux pas]

18. Thank you.

[DevonRex]

7. Talk to me when you're following Nate Silver

on Twitter on your iPhone, your laptop is on DU, your big screen is on MSNBC and you've got your son looking up all the voting laws in your state so you can study them before going poll watching for OFA and you have alerts set on all your devices for every blessed poll on earth.

You are totally well.

[Faux pas]

19. Choking on my coffee now!

Guess I'm just a demi addict. Healing vibes to you.

[DevonRex]

35. And I didn't tell you about all the tabs and

windows I could open with just a click on each device. It would have taken too much time. I might have missed something important!!

[Faux pas]

42. Thanks for not telling me.

Just what I'd need, more ways to get plugged in!

[Frustratedlady]

8. There is no cure...submit! Actually, I'm afraid I'll miss something.

The only cure I can think of would be if Romney was elected. I think that would cure me. I'd be in such a deep depression, I wouldn't even remember what the initials DU stood for~

Hang in there. We're going to win and we'll be right back at the computers looking to see what stupid things the Republicans are doing now!!!!

It's a disease with no cure.

[Faux pas]

20. Whoa! Hate to think that the cure would be worse than the addiction.

Hanging in like that wet cat poster. I've gone so far as to take DU off my bookmarks. Didn't work for more than a day. We are gonna win! Thanks.

[KansDem]

9. Vodka...

...and Chet Baker.

[Faux pas]

23. Too bad I gave up vodka back in 92.

I'll check out Chat Baker.

PS-got the marijuana initiative on the Oregon ballot this year, pretty sure that it will pass.

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. Here is what at times I do

Get yourself a nice cup of warm beverage of your choice. (Me coffee).

Find yourself a nice book. (my choice is a good sci fi yarn)

Turn on the music

Turn off the TV

After finishing the story I still need to write, I will probably do that this afternoon. I do need a break, and trust me, we have been covering one too many local debates.

Funny though, almost every town in this county has the best, I swear, cross my heart, Fire Department evah.... just ask them

(After this came up in the third candidate forum for the third city in three weeks, I had to laugh)

Hey, at least NO CHICKENS.

[Faux pas]

24. Sounds like you have a workable plan.

Wait, we have the best Fire Department 'evah'!

[HopeHoops]

11. Drugs, man. Drugs.

[Faux pas]

25. Are there enough drugs out there?

[HopeHoops]

36. Whoa. Good question.

[Faux pas]

40. I'm talking natural drugs of course.

I know big pharma has more than we need.

[HopeHoops]

44. Oh, you mean like THIS...

[Faux pas]

45. Exactly!

too bad you can't smoke the picture.

[HopeHoops]

46. "Oh no no no, I don't smoke it no more. I'm tired of waking up on the floor."

[Faux pas]

47. LOL

I woke up on the floor drinking, I never have smoking. Gave up the booze in 92.

[roody]

48. Not a drug--a plant in its natural form

[HopeHoops]

49. Like this?

[trailmonkee]

12. two Weeks from now, I'll be obsessed with making clay ashtrays....

Or something pointless like that.....

[Faux pas]

27. LOL

That's a good answer though. I'm a firm believer in occupational therapy.

[LisaL]

16. DU has got to be a worse place to ask for that kind of advice...

[Faux pas]

28. I know huh?

Seems like the only place we've got.

[sofia14x]

21. addition problem

just chill and relax .just watch moviand this addition will go out
slowly
watch romantic ,horror,scifi movie too.
thnsk for this

[Faux pas]

29. Thank you and Welcome to DU!

[NCTraveler]

22. Smoke a joint and go enjoy mother nature for a day. nt.

[Faux pas]

30. I live in the middle of a forest on the Oregon coast.

Couldn't have to much more nature to enjoy. Got any super duper weed you can spare? I'd love you forever!

[NCTraveler]

34. Forests in Oregon are a thing of beauty.

I am from the flatlands of Florida. While I do love Florida, Oregon has some of the most beautiful places.

I am getting ready to take my annual trip up to the mountains of NC. Can't wait to get out of the flat lands for a week.

Sorry, no weed. Shouldn't be too hard to find it in Oregon.

[Faux pas]

38. I've heard NC is beautiful.

Have a great trip! Lol Oregon weed isn't too bad, California's is better imho.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

26. Enjoy it! Now is the time to be plugged in for the final push FORWARD!

I'm excited! The next four years are going to be the culmination of everything
we have strived for. Obama is going to fight for US. He and Michelle genuinely
love the American people and he will leave office four years from now one of
the most beloved and historic presidents ever. To think we were on the right side
of history is exciting. Seriously, have faith this is just the beginning, not the end.

[Faux pas]

31. Excellent response!

You are so right (or left) thank you! I feel less jittery and more hopeful. Thank you!

[EmeraldCityGrl]

33. You are very welcome.

[madokie]

32. You're asking for help

HERE.
Hell there is a few thousand of us that have the same addiction so what gave you the idea that we could help you, we can't help ourselves. sheeze

[Faux pas]

39. Okay, now don't go getting all logical on me!

I was hoping for a few cooler heads around here.

[Wounded Bear]

41. You're addicted to the word "and"? nt

[sl8]

43. "And" is perfectly fine, used in moderation, as is "or".

Use of "and/or" bothers me, for some reason, and I'm actively trying avoid to using it as much as possible.

Regardless, you have my sympathy.