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Hekate

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

Reply to StarzGuy (Original post)

Tue Aug 28, 2018, 01:10 PM

Aug 2018

Wise words.

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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

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