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2naSalit

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3. I have been spending more time away from the...
Thu May 2, 2024, 12:39 PM
May 2

Constant barrage of defendant info and endless speculation. I don't watch much of what I used to watch or read lately and I am feeling better for it. I took a week long vacation early last month and it helped me quickly wean myself off of the addiction to "news".

Life's too short for tons of bullshit everyday. But that is part of the plan of attack, overwhelm everybody with insanity all day every day and they won't be able to notice everything else that is going on to harm them. The original shock doctrine.

Life [View all] H2O Man May 2 OP
I hit up actual news that matters and ignore the rest. blm May 2 #1
Right. H2O Man May 2 #2
I have been spending more time away from the... 2naSalit May 2 #3
Yes. H2O Man May 2 #8
That's where I am eternally grateful... 2naSalit May 2 #9
Wise words Saoirse9 May 2 #4
Thank you! H2O Man May 2 #11
my experience: ret5hd May 2 #5
Yes to all, especially that last paragraph! Easterncedar May 2 #6
I agree! H2O Man May 2 #14
Thank you very much! H2O Man May 2 #12
my favorite walks/hikes are alongside creeks, streams... ret5hd May 2 #23
Thank you, H2O Man Easterncedar May 2 #7
Thanks! H2O Man May 2 #15
I don't watch any television news or opinion. Trump is on my trash by keyword list here on DU. hunter May 2 #10
Very good! H2O Man May 2 #16
This is profound. If no one else, I should read it every day, because I am close to burnout. Hekate May 2 #13
Take time off. H2O Man May 2 #17
Great advice, H20 Man Cyrano May 2 #18
Thank you! H2O Man May 2 #20
Gotta hear it now! world wide wally May 2 #19
Great song! H2O Man May 2 #21
Thank you, Water Man world wide wally May 2 #22
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