I am switching off Cable News. At this point, it can only CLOUD THE MIND.

[Placebo]

Seriously, I'm a huge news junkie and watch cable news and/or C-SPAN for hours and hours a day, but I am shutting it off now, and I suggest everyone do the same!

It's nothing but partisan talking heads in full spin mode, there's a lot of talking but nothing is being said. It can only succeed in clouding the mind at this point.

I suggest we all put in our favourite DVD and chill; better to go into November 2. with a clear and happy mind, then all stressed and weary.

[0007]

1. Get a dish, watch Link, BBC, News International to get the lastest

forget abut the whore networks on cable. So much better and indeed a little cheaper.

 Vote as if your life depended on it, because it does.

Call 866 687-8683
If Poll Workers refuse you to vote for any reason
If there is a late opening or early closing of a polling place.
If your polling place runs out of ballots or has an incorrect ballot
If you experience poll worker insensitivity or discrimination in the voting process

The civil rights community have set up a toll-free Election Day hotline. This line is
staffed now and, in addition to logging your complaint, the civil rights organizations have law
students and attorneys who can provide assistance on Election Day.

the hotline number is
866 687-8683
202 457-0473 fax

When you call the hotline, be prepared to give your name, telephone number, and note as many
details as possible, including the names of the people who are involved.

[Celeborn Skywalker]

2. Good idea

I stopped watching cable "news" last week an have felt much less stressed out about the election. Tonight, I'm going to a Halloween party and tomorrow I'm going to relax by watching the "Return of the King" and drinking a few beers.

[grannybgood]

For the last 4 years I've gotten all of my news

from bushwatch and buzzflash. They post all the news I need. I don't even watch local news. I live in Wisconsin and on many days the whole state could disappear and I'd be the last to know. Love it that way too.

[newyawker99]

8. Hi grannybgood!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[grannybgood]

3. For the last 4 years I've gotten all of my news

from bushwatch and buzzflash. They post all the news I need. I don't even watch local news. I live in Wisconsin and on many days the whole state could disappear and I'd be the last to know. Love it that way too.

[DemBones DemBones]

5. Welcome to DU, grannybgood!

:hi:

If something really big happens, someone will tell you about it, right? That's how I get my local news, since I refuse to buy the local paper. (i don't have a parakeet. . .)

[OldLeftieLawyer]

7. Hiya, Granny, and welcome!

I did the same as you a while back, and I cannot believe how much better I feel. I mean physically - not just mentally.

Getting rid of that background noise, that static, all that bullshit.

It's a good thing.

Two days to go..............

[wiggs]

4. Good movie for today: Woodstock

I was watching Concerts for Change last night on Sundance and it occured to me that would be a great pre election movie.

Tried to watch a little Late Edition this morning....really weak comments from the dem surrogate side by Panetta and Podesta...outrageous claims from the other side. Any resemblence to analysis on any of these shows is an illusion. At best, they are just forums for talking points. Everyone seems tired and weary of making the same points. Someone needs to show a little anger and frustration in the last two days.

[DemBones DemBones]

6. Hey, Jon Stewart is on C-SPAN-2 on Book TV NOW

It's either 1:38 pm or 12:38 pm EST, depending on whether they changed their clock or not.

[endnote]

9. I watch BBC on PBS, around midnight. Also BBC on NPR.

I don't have cable, thank God! I'd hate to think I'm funding them...

[lasttrip]

10. good for you..

i also stopped after the last debate. i am much calmer now!

:hippie:

[Warren DeMontague]

11. I'm Watching My Copy of Going Upriver...

Just came this week!

[AusTexDem]

12. Every time I switch to a news channel I see *'s face. gross!