[quote=scaredyclassic]there really is no utility in knowing anything about the news, or voting. theoretically, if i were ignorant of the election results, for years, my actual quality of life would be improved. so why the hell do i want to be “informed”. all that should matter is that which is in my miniscule sphere of control.[/quote]

My wife says this all the time. She does listen to NPR everyday but that’s it.
She also wonders if most pigg SO’s are not in some kind of support group for being related to pigg bloggers.