It's been a year now since I gave it up cold turkey, for my mental (and probably physical) well being. No more campaigning, no more rallies, no more email blasting, no more political forums, no more talk radio, nuttin'. All of the infighting has made me realize it was the right decision for me. It's not the completely ignorant bliss I envied some of my employees for but it works for me, casually educated ignorant bliss I suppose.

Afterall, I need all of your help if/when my car needs fixing and I don't want the one who knows the answer to be pissed off at me.

And for those of you who enjoy the sport, more power to you and carry on!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

I definitely fall into that blissfully ignorant catagory. It feels nice, you should try it sometime

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

As in everything in life, there must be balance.
I would be happy to ignore polics, too, BUT the politicians want to keep changing the rules, medling in my life, and costing me more money thru increased regulations and taxes.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

And don't forget to kick out the TV as well.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

i've been TV free (channels, i still watch dvd's, including recommended by friends TV shows) for about 10 years but i'm an internet news addict. huff post, cnn, crooks & liars, wonkette, drudge, and bbc. and then the weird stuff through i-am-bored, digg, and 4chan.

my cynical nature allows me to read away and expect the worst, thereby never having to be worked up over the stuff i subject myself to.

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1985 300D - 1984 Euro 280E AMG Clone (SOLD) - 1978 280CE (SOLD) - 1983 300D (SOLD) - 1981 300D (SOLD)

I fall into that category myself (although I have no faith in career politicians regardless of party) and just figured I didn't need to subject myself to it. And it consumed entirely too much time.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

I enjoy my mind-mushing escapes.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Good for you swamp! I keep up with politics, just do not like to discuss them.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

That's where the internet is for.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

I get sick of having to read all the politcal threads, but what can you do.

I prefer ignorant bliss.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Touche.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

I enjoy politics, its very entertaining...Swamp we're glad you gave it up too, you'll live longer. I thought for a moment this was a thread about the politics on the Forum...

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

I would hope that most people here don't get angry at each other for having different opinions.

My dad instilled interest in it in me. I regret it. I wish I was one of those people who are focused on their piece of the world. I believe they are not only happier, but accomplish more since they aren't focused on unsolvable problems.

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1984 300TD