Can you imagine the head banging all the Outsiders are doing? Withdrawal from not being able to attack anyone about politics, religion, or race can be awful.
The "Outside" asylum is a great site for catching up on the political scuttlebutt. It's not just about bashing each other, but keeping up with the opposing viewpoints. I try not to bash but I doubt I'm successful at this from the POV of the opposing side.
You are right, I'm pulling my hair not being able to discuss the political landscape for more than a few days. At least the current favorite media subject matter (Foley) is an idiotic topic IMHO so it's probably just as well.
I wish my new tubed preamp would hurry up and get here so I'd have other distractions as well...