Help! Pray for me!
My whole house flooded when the water heated failed while I was out of town...major disaster that ruined almost every room. I've temporarily moved in with my rabidly rightwing brother who watches Fox news 24/7... I'm losing my mind!
The constant, non stop propaganda is unimaginable --must resist!-- and now I see why impressionable people are brainwashed. Its unbearable! I have a tablet so at least I can watch MSNBC and read DU even while my poor deluded brother is mesmerized by cretins like Lou Dobbs --have you heard that idiot?-- And if I have to watch another minute of Hannity I'll go mad!
I appreciate my brother for giving me a place to stay while my house is getting repaired, but the cost is killing my brain. I'm a guest so I can't be yelling "LIAR!" Every 5 seconds while my brother sucks that stuff up like it's the gospel. You all at DU are my lifeline and the only refuge I have against the darkside of crazy Republican doublespeak. Love everyone of you that keeps posting progressive news and views!
Thanks for letting me vent...and a few good vibes for my fragile sanity would not be amiss until I can move back home.
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You could get some sound-blocking earphones until you can move back into your house.
And may the repairs be quick!
I have been buying noise protection for years and I've spent a lot of money and I've spent a little money. Last night a friend who just spent $200 on noise reduction headphones was astonished at how quiet my $12 pair of noise protection headphones were. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get some peace and quiet.
Stay Strong and check in whenever you need to. One thing about DU, we're here -or at least someone is- here 27/7!
...of events (you thought I was going to say something else, didn't you? ) .
I hope you have a bedroom you can retreat to -- possibly some earplugs. Your brother obviously has a kind heart and family feeling -- how sad he has fallen into FOX-universe.
Hang in there -- hope your house is habitable again soon. DU HUG -->
Hang in there - my deluded brother also watches FOX News. *sigh* We've got your back!
I know that isn't much comfort to you right now, I remember living in a motel for a few months. 
Regarding your brother- it has to feel like everyday there is thanksgiving day w/ extended family!!! I don't envy your position right now but you are doing the right thing. Keep care of your tablet lol, and keep reaching out here and know you are sane and are grounded. It is "they" that hovers in the air, like a crow waiting for it's prey." Aggressive state of mind, let him have the negativity and let it roll off your back. Visualize the words you hear, rolling off your back... any kind of coping skill will be your best friend right now and help you get through, until you are once again home.
I'll light a candle.. keeping the good vibes for you! Let us know how you are doing. 
Fwiw, even without a flooded home I'm finding politics incredibly stressful; to put it mildly, the viewpoint from the middle of everything into the future is somewhat lacking. So I've been returning to reading more about many subjects after getting too focused on politics. There are so many interesting and sometimes very positive and reassuring things happening out in the big world, and it really is helpful.
The NYT isn't always honest and reliable, but it's still a world-class newspaper, and the breadth and depth of reporting behind the rest of that row of tabs at the top of their screen, besides "politics," is awesome. Maybe chat with your brother about what a "highly toned machine" the wildebeest is or how to find the video games played years ago.
Or maybe talk about The Smithsonian Magazine's "The History of Trick Or Treating Is Weirder Than You Thought" or "This New Coating Could Help Keep Buildings Cool" or "The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions)" -- and wonder who's going to go do that. 
https://www.smithsonianmag.com
Hope all goes well with getting your home in order.
Block Fukx Nuz on his cable box. If you get lucky it may take him a few days to figure out how to disengage the block you put up.
Hope your home is restored and move back in-able soon.
Noise cancelling headphones, never face the TV, and refusing to be in the same room if he starts discussing politics is highly recommended. I'm sorry you're having to go through all this turmoil.
Hope everything is back to normal as quickly as possible.
by Sally Kohn, April 10, 2018
http://time.com/5233477/sally-kohn-the-opposite-of-hate/
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...instead of arguing, here’s a tip, which uses the shorthand ABC. The A stands for “affirm.” First, you find a feeling that you can genuinely affirm. In this hypothetical conversation with my aunt Lucy, I might say, “I’m also really worried about the economy right now.” Or, “I completely agree it’s important that everyone has access to a good job.” It’s important that I’m not making it up. It’s not some act or gesture. I mean it. I can really, authentically agree with that part of what Aunt Lucy is saying. So I start with that.
Next is B, for “bridge.” It does not stand for “but.” It also doesn’t stand for “however,” which is the Harvard of “buts.” It’s a bridge, a way of saying “and.” You can actually just say “and” — or “that’s why” or “actually” or “the thing is” or even “the good news is.” Anything but “but.” “But” basically invalidates whatever came before it. Like when I say to my partner, “I’m sorry, but . . .” According to those same couples counselors, that means I’m not at all sorry. Apparently, that’s what my partner thinks it means, too.
Then comes C — “convince.” This is where I put whatever I was inclined to spit out in the first place, about how comprehensive immigration reform actually raises wages and working standards for immigrant and citizen workers, or whatever point I wanted to make.
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hmmm...this might not be something to try while your brother is providing shelter for you. So sorry for your current situation - at least it's temporary!!!
... or listen to your favorite music. The point is that headphones will block out the terrible Faux News. Your brother loves you even though you don't love his politics. So ... take the good and try to block out the rest. Good luck to you dear Procon!
LOVE will beat hate.
to remember his deep commitment to what's happening now, may even end up remembering it very differently.
