By William Rivers Pitt
"When 'Countdown' first began in 2003, I watched it almost every night - the only cable 'news' show I consistently tuned in to - but quickly soured on the whole experience. I just can't stand it, any of it. I can't stand the emotional manipulation that comes with all forms of televised 'news,' and have for many times many a day now refused to let them in my head. I also never saw the point in getting all riled up at eight o'clock at night. What was I supposed to do with all that rage after nine? Punch the walls and kick the cat, maybe indulge in a little firebombing? Didn't seem prudent.
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