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One option is to take a break from all this el_bryanto Feb 2013 #1
Great advice! n/t Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #2
+1 Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #20
I agree. DU is a bubble of heads on fire at times. The things described as being bad, are not new. freshwest Feb 2013 #80
HOWEVER, chervilant Feb 2013 #103
This is the new America. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #3
That's a defeatist attitude. MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #15
Its is ancient eastern philosphy for living in a world you cannot control. kickysnana Feb 2013 #25
I meant MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #29
The truth is greatly overrated. AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2013 #58
What power do 840high Feb 2013 #67
No idea MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #69
It is reality... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #81
This is the new earth as well bhikkhu Feb 2013 #44
Some of us chervilant Feb 2013 #105
One interesting thing about the property taxes is that if you look at the assessments, AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2013 #4
outrageously true fact!!! lunasun Feb 2013 #48
Turn off the news. Seriously, when the global/national issues get to much to bear, focus on the FSogol Feb 2013 #5
Did someone say Microbrewery? Raine1967 Feb 2013 #6
See below FSogol Feb 2013 #13
I love Port City! Raine1967 Feb 2013 #26
For me its Switchback in Burlington, VT iandhr Feb 2013 #18
Next time I'm up that way I'll check it out! Raine1967 Feb 2013 #27
Its good stuff. iandhr Feb 2013 #96
Message auto-removed CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #7
Yep, I think about that often too when I'm down. Despite all of the stuff today, we are RKP5637 Feb 2013 #31
Yes, we are lucky compared to people in the past or the Third World, BUT... Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #50
Things have been a lot better when Democrats have a majority in both Houses of Congress. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #57
The private sector has run amok. Everyone is price-gouging while wages get crushed. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #8
For starters....plus we keep having to pay for wars while our roads crumble loudsue Feb 2013 #72
Acceptance. earthside Feb 2013 #9
Take up a hobby say...golf HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #10
Oh, I though the purpose of working with computers was to make one humble. SharonAnn Feb 2013 #30
There is an answer but it requires the painful removal of all things right wing. Lint Head Feb 2013 #11
It feels worse some days more than others, doesn't it? Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed this a.m., Mnemosyne Feb 2013 #12
It's been this way for a decade. leveymg Feb 2013 #14
Yep, that's pretty much the bottom line of it all. And people vote into office the critters that RKP5637 Feb 2013 #34
Can't get those Sting lyrics, "There is no political solution" out of my head. The mainstream leveymg Feb 2013 #51
I took a nice long break from the news MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #16
Why do you expect it to get better? AngryAmish Feb 2013 #17
Yep, well said ... especially about competition. Often the US reminds me of some of RKP5637 Feb 2013 #37
I really like the last part Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #63
Try lookin at the news from this site: dminaz Feb 2013 #19
That looks like a great site. I've got it bookmarked. Often I think RKP5637 Feb 2013 #38
Redirect your focus... PasadenaTrudy Feb 2013 #21
The obvious solution is not to put on the news in the morning. slackmaster Feb 2013 #22
Yep, well said ... all of the anxiety provoking stuff is presented to hold RKP5637 Feb 2013 #40
...And Low Testosterone. slackmaster Feb 2013 #47
Low T? siligut Feb 2013 #77
The have got Jupiter road shut down south of 14th street.. snooper2 Feb 2013 #23
"First Toil, Then the Grave" alterfurz Feb 2013 #24
People in East Germany had a phrase "inner migration" Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #28
What a well thought out and informative reply! Extremely well said! Thanks!!! RKP5637 Feb 2013 #42
+1 mn9driver Feb 2013 #52
brilliant post... Blue_Tires Feb 2013 #59
Thank you for that post. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #61
THank You, Lydia Leftcoast. bvar22 Feb 2013 #85
Hear, hear! raouldukelives Feb 2013 #99
There are too many people on the planet... RevStPatrick Feb 2013 #32
Good Question davidthegnome Feb 2013 #33
let me help iiibbb Feb 2013 #35
First world problems, all. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #36
Stop noticing. OnyxCollie Feb 2013 #39
Servitude to the Corporate JEB Feb 2013 #41
We were just saying similar here at home this AM. We clearly do not live in a democracy, but RKP5637 Feb 2013 #45
Bring Democracy to America marions ghost Feb 2013 #87
It took 30 years to get to this point, it might well take 30 years to dig out... tledford Feb 2013 #43
I hope not marions ghost Feb 2013 #88
If you have evidence your home is worth less file an assessment complaint. davsand Feb 2013 #46
Maybe try to focus on one or two issues Bradical79 Feb 2013 #49
Turn off the TV cate94 Feb 2013 #53
I am addicted to walking shelter roody Feb 2013 #62
Funny, isn't it? cate94 Feb 2013 #82
No, nothing is getting better, unless... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #54
What tax hike? Social security? roody Feb 2013 #68
Yes, a recession can often be the best of times for the wealthy and powerful. N/t. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #71
Turn it off! Life is short. roody Feb 2013 #55
We are slidding back to midwest irish Feb 2013 #56
disconnect is my advice LittleGirl Feb 2013 #60
I usually stop watching the news, or more accurately... Smll_Ax3 Feb 2013 #64
You're depressed treestar Feb 2013 #65
Here's some advice I've found useful .... Scuba Feb 2013 #66
If Trying to Sit Still Isn't Working For You AndyTiedye Feb 2013 #100
Sit in a comfortable position in a quiet place. peace13 Feb 2013 #70
always look on the bright side of life grasswire Feb 2013 #73
You should see a psycho therapist taught_me_patience Feb 2013 #74
In a better world, maybe. davidthegnome Feb 2013 #79
Don't agree marions ghost Feb 2013 #90
K&R DeSwiss Feb 2013 #75
You're describing the emotional zentrum Feb 2013 #76
Yes --people don't trust the government any more marions ghost Feb 2013 #97
I think a lot of it is winter blues. I know I'm feeling it. For one thing, in the winter you are CTyankee Feb 2013 #78
I understand Rider3 Feb 2013 #83
I know how you feel. nt guardian Feb 2013 #84
You must not own a bank. jtuck004 Feb 2013 #86
I have no hope. I see no future. n/t Hotler Feb 2013 #89
No new legislation passed since 2010 RainDog Feb 2013 #91
I've been saying it for years, if we took a few war criminals to trial... just1voice Feb 2013 #92
That would be nice but not does not increase wages for the middle class AngryAmish Feb 2013 #93
global1 I'm just north of you in Wisconsin so we have similar weather... and gas prices... midnight Feb 2013 #94
I try to look forward to having more things to despair about Orrex Feb 2013 #95
With a government that is bought and paid for no matter who is president... forestpath Feb 2013 #98
Do concrete things with real people. Make that work THE goal. All activists have to learn how patrice Feb 2013 #101
it can be overwelming sigmasix Feb 2013 #102
Debushing doesn't happen overnight. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #104
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