For years, I have worried about the impact of too much news-watching. It can drain a person emotionally and suck them into a “group-think.” It can also make a person very boring. So, I have practiced a “news-celibacy” day — voluntarily not watching any news for 24 hours. In my case, it was Saturday.
Then, I got interested in Michael Smerconish, who is a lifelong Republican that has resisted the far-right pull over the last few years. He has a one-hour show on Saturday mornings, that I find refreshingly moderate. So, I have broken my vow of news-celibacy and started backsliding. After all, watching news is addictive and hard to give up.
Therefore, with all due respect to Mr. Smerconish, I will redouble my efforts to remain news-free on Saturdays. One day is NOT too much time to take away from political arrogance, the trade war, the never-ending brutality of the mid-east, impeachment, etc. It will also make you more interesting!
Sorry, Michael!