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classof56

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6. I do the same thing--not very becoming in an old lady, I suppose.

Reply to warrior1 (Original post)

Sun Jan 26, 2014, 03:15 PM

Jan 2014

But it's better than hurling the remote at the TV. I usually don't hit the mute button, 'cause sometimes their idiocy can actually be kinda humorous. Rachel's take is most often worth the painful assault on my eyes and ears.

My 2014 goal: Defeat the GOP!

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I have a problem that's been very difficult to shake, Update. [View all] warrior1 Jan 2014 OP

I grab for the mute! Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #1

I'm with you. silverweb Jan 2014 #8

That is my coping mechanism as well........ Swede Atlanta Jan 2014 #10

I change the channel. GoCubsGo Jan 2014 #17

I was in the 'back room' here Lifelong Protester Jan 2014 #30

Coping mechanisms libodem Jan 2014 #2

Been doing that for years... dchill Jan 2014 #3

Hey, That's Okay. I do the same thing. icymist Jan 2014 #4

There are more permanent ways of dealing with that frustration Fumesucker Jan 2014 #5

I do the same thing--not very becoming in an old lady, I suppose. classof56 Jan 2014 #6

amen warrior1 Jan 2014 #7

It's like a doctor whacks me in the elbow with a little rubber hammer. nt Snotcicles Jan 2014 #9

My wife tells me I have a problem too. Adrahil Jan 2014 #11

My wife just looks at me with a loving, but sad expression on her face. Half-Century Man Jan 2014 #12

Me too and my grandmother used to do that too. classykaren Jan 2014 #15

My husband says the same thing to me! CTyankee Jan 2014 #19

Yup! Adrahil Jan 2014 #21

I must say I have improved my debating skills since I started "arguing" with Joe CTyankee Jan 2014 #24

I had the bad judgement to flip the channel just to see what flunkies were on AAO Jan 2014 #27

I hope you yelled it loud enough Chiquitita Jan 2014 #33

Au contraire, mon ami Little_Wing Jan 2014 #13

You too? Thor_MN Jan 2014 #14

If it is Rush Slimebaugh I use both hands. classykaren Jan 2014 #16

. Thor_MN Jan 2014 #31

totally with you on this indivisibleman Jan 2014 #18

glad I'm not alone. warrior1 Jan 2014 #20

It's not that bad Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #22

I keep the remote handy Warpy Jan 2014 #23

That indicates a deep level of resentment and even outright hatred. AAO Jan 2014 #25

I love Ed, but can't watch too much of him because he always has clips of dirt-bombs like Rush. Squinch Jan 2014 #26

I make fart noises and scream 'liar' 'you lie' . bravenak Jan 2014 #28

It doesn't go away. mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #29

I respond like that bartender in the movie the Boondock Saints. I start cursing kairos12 Jan 2014 #32