I have a problem that's been very difficult to shake, Update.

[warrior1]

Last edited Sun Jan 26, 2014, 07:16 PM - Edit history (1)

Every time, and I mean every time and republican is speaking on TV, like on Rachel's show where she's showing a clip of a republican talking, I can't help but flip them off. I usually leave my finger up until they're done with the clip.

I guess it's a coping response.

I really dislike them.


Update: Now I'm thinking that it is a solution to not breaking my TV.

[Lifelong Protester]

1. I grab for the mute!

Used to only be W, now it's all of them. I know I should listen to the "opposition" but I just can't.

[silverweb]

8. I'm with you.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]The mute is absolutely indispensible.

[Swede Atlanta]

10. That is my coping mechanism as well........

It is bad enough to see their faces on the screen but to have to listen to their stupidity raises my blood pressure.

And since I just installed a large flatscreen in the great room I don't want to be lobbing tomatoes at it or worse.

Rachel usually does a good job of communicating whatever the nonsense they were spewing in terms that don't cause me to go over the deep end. I still get angry but it is better than listening to them.

[GoCubsGo]

17. I change the channel.

They are not welcome in my house.

[Lifelong Protester]

30. I was in the 'back room' here

at the computer, and had to yell at spouse to 'turn off that bulls***' as Scott Walker gave his SoS address Wednesday.

[libodem]

2. Coping mechanisms

Get you through the night. Salute the bastards with that proud middle finger!

[dchill]

3. Been doing that for years...

It helps a little.

[icymist]

4. Hey, That's Okay. I do the same thing.

It get's better with time. Just be sure to let that anger flow into constructive ways. Run for office. Work for someone running for office. Volunteer at a food co-op. Get to know your neighbors. Volunteer for a food bank. ETC... Use your talents and imagination. Just get involved to act locally while thinking globally. Best yet, do what feels right for you.

[Fumesucker]

5. There are more permanent ways of dealing with that frustration

[classof56]

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

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!

[warrior1]

7. amen

[Snotcicles]

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

[Adrahil]

11. My wife tells me I have a problem too.

Just today, I was watching Meet the Press, and I was yelling "FUCK YOU!" at Rand Paul. And I was insulting David Gregory for lobbing him softball questions and not following up on obviously bullshit answers. What a weak-kneed "journalist."

I yell at the TV/Laptop all the time

[Half-Century Man]

12. My wife just looks at me with a loving, but sad expression on her face.

[classykaren]

15. Me too and my grandmother used to do that too.

[CTyankee]

19. My husband says the same thing to me!

He says "Why don't you just shut that shit off?!" He doesn't understand why I watch political shows in the first place. He likes the local news. I call it "kitten up a tree" stuff and it drives me crazy.

[Adrahil]

21. Yup!

My wife does sometimes ask why I watch it. I respond that it's important not to get insular and just listen to people who agree with you. It's easy to do that today, and it's a terrible idea! Not only does it keep you in touch with what "they" are saying first hand, but it keeps your own mind sharp in debating them in you own mind (and sometimes out loud) and reminds you just what's at stake.

Besides, I'm a political junkie. I find it stimulating.

[CTyankee]

24. I must say I have improved my debating skills since I started "arguing" with Joe

Scarborough in the morning! I always WIN!

[AAO]

27. I had the bad judgement to flip the channel just to see what flunkies were on

Big mistake. I was alone with the dogs and didn't want to freak them out (if I yell for any reason they think I'm yelling at them), so I just suffered in silence. Then I remembered the remote is still in my hands. Whew!

[Chiquitita]

33. I hope you yelled it loud enough

For Rand Paul to hear it! And David Gregory too!

[Little_Wing]

13. Au contraire, mon ami

I think it will be a problem only when it's NOT your instinctive response. Of course, if it persists for four hours or more, you should consult your doctor.

[Thor_MN]

14. You too?

Hello, my name is Thor and I flip off republicans on TV...

[classykaren]

16. If it is Rush Slimebaugh I use both hands.

[Thor_MN]

31. .

[indivisibleman]

18. totally with you on this

We just cannot stomach the nonsense they spew. And it just keeps spewing and spewing and spewing.

[warrior1]

20. glad I'm not alone.

[Jamaal510]

22. It's not that bad

because then, at least she or another talking head can immediately respond to whichever Republican it is. It would be a different story if it was something like CNN, where there is a weak host, and he or she has BOTH a liberal and a conservative guest. On MSNBC, it's mostly liberals (with the occasional conservative) discussing the clips.

[Warpy]

23. I keep the remote handy

It's not just Republiars, it's that man whotalks...like...thisabout...hisdrug. Can't stand that phony fucker, he sounds just like a Republican.

But yes, I've heard enough from those bastards and they've hurt everybody I know enough. I want them gone. I want them disgraced.

I want them poor.

[AAO]

25. That indicates a deep level of resentment and even outright hatred.

Don't worry you're doing it right!

[Squinch]

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

[bravenak]

28. I make fart noises and scream 'liar' 'you lie' .

It's unfortunate that I'm so immature.

[mstinamotorcity2]

29. It doesn't go away.

My problem is that their voices sound like fingernails on a chalkboard just fucking irritating.

[kairos12]

32. I respond like that bartender in the movie the Boondock Saints. I start cursing

automatically. Bad for the grand kid.