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vi5 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:25 AM
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Anyone else not turning on their TV tomorrow night?
I realize that some of us have to. But I plan on simply sitting at my computer and getting updates that way. I just won't be able to bear all the constant spinning and back and forth, and hackery. I'm tense enough as it is.

Don't get me wrong, if Kerry pulls it out to a degree that defies contesting and legal battles I will turn on the cable news hacks ASAP to watch them choke on crow.

But until that time it is nothing but the internet for me.
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KingChicken Donating Member (814 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:25 AM
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1. Me too
I as well, but that CNN big screen is pretty cool..
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molly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:27 AM
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2. I will probably be at my friend's house until sure she has won
then I will come home - turn on the TV in the background and log in to DU!
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Nana Donating Member (186 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:28 AM
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3. Me..I think..except for the Daily Show..n/t
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stellanoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:28 AM
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4. I hear ya but don't forget
The Daily Show is on LIVE at 10:00 pm EST. Should be a hoot. I'll probably be listening to AAR until then.
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L84TEA Donating Member (668 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:29 AM
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5. I won't be near a TV
Until the Polls close, gonna be busy!!!!
But I doubt I will sleep much Tuesday night.
I think I will stick to DU boards for my info, I can already tell I really trust this board for getting me the truth! :-)
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npincus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:31 AM
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6. I'll be watch CNN-whores because at least numbers don't lie
they will have a state-of-the-art election night multi-media studio that will tell you if an undecided voter in Wyoming has a booger in his right nostril.

And, it'll be fun watching the whores scrape egg off their faces.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:35 AM
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7. not going to be watching tv
i am so surprised by me. turned off news before the debates, and cant go back to them. judt finished with them. which could be so easy stopping smoking as stopping news. i am disgusted with cigs, but havent been able to put them away the same.

anyway, no news create the stories media for me. others can watch and will read what they say on board
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LittleClarkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:38 AM
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8. Depends on what the rest of the GOTVers are doing
I plan on staying up all night if necessary with whoever will let me hang around until I know what happened.

I hope people remember last time, and vote regardless of what the predictions are. I would hope the networks won't do it again, but I have no faith.
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Triana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:39 AM
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9. Didn't watch it in 2000 and won't in 2004
I simply CANNOT stomach all the spinning and whoring. I HATE the media, furthermore. I'll get it on the internet...
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Quadrajet Donating Member (231 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:40 AM
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10. Here's my evening schedule.
I work at night, so I'll be sleeping till about 5:00PM, spending time with the family till 7:30PM when I bowl league, then heading off to work at 10:00PM. No TV for me!!! w00t!

I will however be GLUED to the computer while at work, trying to figure out exactly what's happening all over this great nation of ours!

Go Kerry!!! 1 more day!!!
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el_gato Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:43 AM
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11. I'm just gonna sit back and let the telephone ring
people will be calling my house all night so I won't need to watch the tv.

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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 08:44 AM
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12. I am turning my TV to ABC
Well, I'm using my Tivo to record the ABC coverage since I recorded all the debates on ABC and Kerry won all of them.

So using my Tivo to record ABC is hopefully combine with the superstition of other democrats out there to give victory to Kerry!

I will be watching it! I can't wait until tomorrow night!

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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 12:14 PM
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23. My good luck charm for the debates was white zifandel wine
But when I went to the liquor store to buy some before the second presidential debate, they were all out. I considered getting champagne or beer instead, but instead I went to another liquor store rather than break the pattern!

:headbang:
rocknation
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:06 AM
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13. I'm a very visual person, so CBS, PBS, CSPAN with volume off
and will listen to AAR and/or NPR and stay online with DU. The big question is what can I drink without getting bombed early on?!
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demokatgurrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:07 AM
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14. I'll be at a bar
watching returns in the company of a few hundred local Democrats.
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Chimpanzee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:09 AM
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15. I'll be watching the only one worth watching
Jon Stewart
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KansDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:11 AM
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16. Don't have internet or cable at home...
But plan to be at a victory party for Dennis Moore (D-3rd district, Kansas), so I'll see a little of the returns then.

When I get home, if it's still undecided, then I might turn on CBS with the sound off...
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hippiechick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:11 AM
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17. Here !!
I am already nauseous with anxiety.
Watching the talking heads will probably push me 'round the bend.

Speaking of the media - who ever told Katie Couric that tilting her head all the time was cute ? It drives me NUTS !!! Grrr.


:hippie:
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Mr_Spock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:12 AM
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18. I can't take the spin - this election is life or death for the USA
I can't watch these morons who don't understand this...
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Doctor_J Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:13 AM
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19. me
i will try to sleep and wake up wednesday and hope for the best
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treehuggnlibrul Donating Member (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:24 AM
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20. TV off today and tomorrow. Can't take the media but
I'll be checking in to DU. I'm volunteering all day until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Then I have yoga from 7-8 just to keep myself from going insane. After that, I'll check in .. I just hate the spin and stupid comments from the media.

I'll turn on the Daily Show....
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 11:55 AM
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21. I too, will watch only to gloat
I'm spending tomorrow night with AirAmerica radio, a bottle of bubbly, and you guys! But it's not because I'm worried about the hacks making me tense--I'm worried about the hacks making me homicidal!

:headbang:
rocknation
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OneMoreDemocrat Donating Member (548 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-01-04 12:01 PM
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22. Air America and DU for me............
but once the victory is assured I might have to turn to the pundits to try to spin it for Bush.
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