Addiction: The first step is to admit that you have a problem [Archive]

~ashleigh

10-13-2008, 02:53 PM

Hi, my name is Ashleigh, and I am obsessed with any and all things political. I will watch CNN on tv while I am reading news and editorials online, Googling to find more information, reading debate posts on here, and having a political discussion with my dh.

About a month ago, my dh asked if I thought I could keep this up until the election. I am out to prove that I can. :P

JCSimon

10-13-2008, 02:56 PM

My name is Jamie and I'm right there with you, Ashleigh. I keep telling myself that, *just for one day,* I'm going to stay away from here. Have I done it yet? No. Will I? Maybe on the day I have surgery. LOL

movefearlessly

10-13-2008, 03:15 PM

i cannot tell you how relieved i am that i'm not alone! :lol

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 03:20 PM

Yes, Roxanna, you are not alone, I, too, am an addict. My husband is tired of it and I have to sneak my fix on hulu when the debates are on. I'm starting to use political speak to all matter of subjects and I'm starting to dream politics.

And then, there is Edward, I've heard of him and am starting to take that next step over the ledge for another addiction!:rofl2

tammy1999

10-13-2008, 04:29 PM

My name is Tammy and I can't stop from looking. Just when I tell myself I have other things to do, my puter drags me back. It's like chocolate, I can't get enough. *hangs head*

Tiffikat

10-13-2008, 04:37 PM

Yummmm chocolate...

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 04:39 PM

But my keyboard is covered in chocolate:lol!

scribler

10-13-2008, 04:41 PM

My name is Cindy and I am totally addicted to politics. Have been since I was 10 (that would explain my degree in Political Science lol).

As for Edward, all I have to say is Go Team Jacob!!!

DirtyFeetDesigns (heb1976)

10-13-2008, 05:00 PM

My name is Heather and I hate politics but can't stop coming here everyday (instead of scrapping - scrapped my 1st page today in over 5 days). I do not know why this election has caught my attention so much.

And don't laugh at me ... but what the heck is this "Edward" talk? I see these Team Edward buttons everywhere and have no idea what it is for.

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 05:03 PM

And don't laugh at me ... but what the heck is this "Edward" talk? I see these Team Edward buttons everywhere and have no idea what it is for.

Don't feel bad, I didn't know what they were talking about for a while either (LOL). It's the Twilight series books (vampires). They are supposed to be really good. I thought it would help divert my attention from politics.

scribler

10-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Don't feel bad, I didn't know what they were talking about for a while either (LOL). It's the Twilight series books (vampires). They are supposed to be really good. I thought it would help divert my attention from politics.

They will lure you in and you won't be able to stop reading them. I am actually reading them for the second time. And loving Jacob even more the second time through.

Tiffikat

10-13-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm on my second go round as well. They are extremely addictive.

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 05:26 PM

HLWalter725

10-13-2008, 05:31 PM

Well.... My name is Heather and I'm a pretty new political addict. In addition to the aforementioned outlets, I also can't seem to turn NPR off my car radio!!!!

DirtyFeetDesigns (heb1976)

10-13-2008, 05:32 PM

Okay, so let's have this visual - at computer/laptop with politics, headphones on with politics/or the Twilight series books, chocolate and Dr. Pepper surrounding said scenario - am I missing anything?

Can we have some Coke and maybe some coffee as well. I do not like Dr. Pepper. Oooh and we need some Doritos and Chex Mix Traditional flavor.

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 05:41 PM

Can we have some Coke and maybe some coffee as well. I do not like Dr. Pepper. Oooh and we need some Doritos and Chex Mix Traditional flavor.

Caffeine fixes all around and I'll just add some M&M's to my Chex Mix. Oh, and how about Raoul, the massuece, to work on those tense shoulders?

Tiffikat

10-13-2008, 06:23 PM

Yes please

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 06:27 PM

HLWalter725 posted: I also can't seem to turn NPR off my car radio!!!!

Note to self, find NPR on radio - location please - maybe I'll have the same in Northwest Ohio!

DirtyFeetDesigns (heb1976)

10-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Where in Ohio are you located? I am about 1.5 hours east of Cleveland.

txmusicmom

10-13-2008, 06:29 PM

I, too am a political addict.

I was telling my friend about these threads-- and she said- well your family might want supper to which I replied- Already got the homemade EASY lasagna in the oven-

Then I came back to the threads....websites, links, emails.......

I went to lunch yesterday - as I sat down - one lady said-- well we were talking about politics......yep got sucked right in again......

hee hee

Donna

HLWalter725

10-13-2008, 06:33 PM

Note to self, find NPR on radio - location please - maybe I'll have the same in Northwest Ohio!

I'm in Akron and I get it on 90.3 (I think, I have it preset!).

HLWalter725

10-13-2008, 06:35 PM

Where in Ohio are you located? I am about 1.5 hours east of Cleveland.

How does that not put you in PA? :lol
I'm just NE of Akron.

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 06:38 PM

Where in Ohio are you located? I am about 1.5 hours east of Cleveland.

Northwest - directly south of Port Clinton in a tiny bump in the country called "Vickery". We have one post office, volunteer fire department and a bar (LOL).

I did get to make it to Cleveland a couple years ago and went to the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - big city! Loved the drive back next to the lake and those beautiful houses.

Tiffikat

10-13-2008, 06:41 PM

I'm in Cincinnati.

Chreamps

10-13-2008, 06:49 PM

I'm in Cincinnati.My nephew went to Mt. Saint Joseph College and graduated a few years ago. He now lives across the river in KY. My niece also went to UC a few years back, too! It's been years since I've been down there. What area?

snaggletooth75

10-13-2008, 06:54 PM

I am addicted to reading peoples opinions specially politics LOL Oh and anything death related ( forensics etc etc hence what I am going to school for..i want to be an ME aka Medical Examiner ) I never read the Twilight books YET but I heard they rock!!

Miss Chris

10-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Note to fellow addicts, you can stalk these posts even when you are away from your computer with your Crackberry. Although, unlike the younger generation I am not very adept at typing on the itty bitty keyboard so I do not post from the Crackberry, I just hit refresh, refresh, refresh.

Tiffikat

10-13-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm on the West Side of Cincinnati, just outside of city limits.

snaggletooth75

10-13-2008, 07:06 PM

LMAO Crackberry. I get freaking hand cramps typing on that thing. If I dont have it I freak out:lol
I might just have to go cold turkey and quit the crackberry

Note to fellow addicts, you can stalk these posts even when you are away from your computer with your Crackberry. Although, unlike the younger generation I am not very adept at typing on the itty bitty keyboard so I do not post from the Crackberry, I just hit refresh, refresh, refresh.

4noisyboys

10-13-2008, 08:02 PM

Well, I'm going to have to join in here and admit my two addictions. My first addiction is to MSNBC. I tape Chris, Keith, and now Rachel every day, and have (the first two) for 4 or 5 years. Then...all the Sunday morning news shows. I finally moved my computer into the kitchen area so I can listen to the TV and read my blogs and other news. My second is obviously politics I am not supposed to discuss politics at work (and I'm usually good about it), and my dh is working up in Alaska so we can't sit and talk all night like we do when he's here. I love love love reading all the responses here. I'm too tired to answer most of the time...but it is just so much fun.

My youngest is only 17, but he is in a government class, and is really enjoying the fact that I love politics, and we have a lot of good discussions. Most of his friends parents don't know much, and what they do know, they got from emails their friends sent them!!

I'm so happy to be in the company of other fellow addicts.

lunafaerie

10-13-2008, 09:59 PM

I actually got some things done today :clap :clap

Yep addicted too, but not too Edward, I've decided I had enough of Bella and couldn't put myself through the torture again :D

Gina.Maria

10-14-2008, 12:32 AM

Hi, my name is Gina, and I'm a junkie. If I can't get my daily fix of CNN, et al and DST Politics, I'm rudderless. I'm so glad Shannon opened up this seperate forum because it's so easy to keep up with you ladies.

scribler

10-14-2008, 02:21 AM

Caffeine fixes all around and I'll just add some M&M's to my Chex Mix. Oh, and how about Raoul, the massuece, to work on those tense shoulders?

Now we've got some good ideas going. lol

Chreamps

10-14-2008, 02:45 AM

Miss Chris posted: Note to fellow addicts, you can stalk these posts even when you are away from your computer with your Crackberry.Whoah, you're into the heavy stuff!:lol

Yes, Scribler, we've got some great minds here!:lol

Charlene

10-14-2008, 05:49 AM

I'm addicted to all of the aforementioned haunts (minus NPR, I only listen to the radio in the car and ONLY music, it's my decompression zone).

I'm also addicted to anything that makes fun of politics (punditkitchen.com, SNL, Jon Stewart...).