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The Velveteen Ocelot

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1. Every minute of air time given over to McCain on cable news is a knife in Trump's gut.

Reply to StarzGuy (Original post)

Tue Aug 28, 2018, 01:01 PM

Aug 2018

The accolades for McCain are sticking in his craw and driving him nuts, so bring it on, the more coverage the better. Those who are annoyed or depressed by it should turn it off, of course; but I'm enjoying the hell out of what it's doing to Dolt 45.

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When is coverage of a death too much? [View all] StarzGuy Aug 2018 OP

Every minute of air time given over to McCain on cable news is a knife in Trump's gut. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #1

It's probably what precipitated his rant about Google Rorey Aug 2018 #7

so turn the channel BannonsLiver Aug 2018 #2

For me, it was over the top with Prince's death Rorey Aug 2018 #3

When 45 dies, I hope they don't interrupt my TVLand reruns. Croney Aug 2018 #4

Too much for one is not enough for another. Depressing for one is therapeutic for another. nolabear Aug 2018 #5

If you are seeing 24/7 coverage, it is because you are plugged in 24/7. Unplug and find something FSogol Aug 2018 #6

Personally, I found that getting rid of cable helps a lot Rorey Aug 2018 #9

As Mr. Rogers told his audience of little kids: If it makes you sad or scared, Turn It Off. Hekate Aug 2018 #8

+1 n/t FSogol Aug 2018 #12

People need to practice self-care and yes, if you can't handle it, don't watch. Claritie Pixie Aug 2018 #10

Whenever I find myself thinking that something is getting too much media MineralMan Aug 2018 #11

2nd that..in the process found some new hobbies.. HipChick Aug 2018 #14

What is too much? matt819 Aug 2018 #13

Aren't we doing this *because* of Trump? janterry Aug 2018 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author stonecutter357 Aug 2018 #16

Turned the tv off for a week after Reagan died Bradshaw3 Aug 2018 #17