I get almost everything I need right here on Free Republic. Why go anywhere else?
You must live where there are NO freeways, no shopping malls, no hospitals, no big shots -- nothing to impede your work day. Nothing to impede a thing in your life. That's great for you. I don't have that in my life.
Besides, I LIKE knowing what's going on in the city, state, country and some of the world. I think it's stimulating and good fodder for discussion. FR doesn't have all that I like to know...not even close.
But, we can't all be the same.