If you aren't one of the people that Trump-ism threatens, then no, there's probably no tangible benefit to following his moves in detail.

But you should still do it.

I'm also tempted to greet the next four years with cynicism, and to reject the political game as worthless. That really doesn't cut it though. The Trump presidency presents an affront to so many ideals I hold dear that to ignore it out of fatigue would be to pretend I didn't hold those values in the first place. Given your reaction above, I'm assuming that Trump somewhat irritates you as well. Good. Don't let go of that. Don't ignore that.

Beyond doing it for yourself, there's also a duty to it. There's a duty we owe to the country; that we care for the institutions we've benefitted from all our lives, and that we pay attention so as to keep them honest and doing their jobs. Ignoring the news shirks that. Theres's a duty to other citizens, especially those who may be targeted or abused under a Trump administration. By choosing disgust over determination, we give up our power in the system and abandon them to whatever fate Steve Bannon thinks befits them. Lastly, there's a duty to keep others awake. To remind people that this isn't normal, and to keep making noise, even if it's screaming into a void. Because if you silence yourself, then you've done Trump and his kind's work for them.

So, at a bare minimum, please keep following the news blackbootz. Because it's not about any one of us anymore. Not to be too melodramatic, but the future of the country(possibly the world) could change drastically in the next four years. That's too important to tune out.

"ignorance is bliss."

Reaganomics 2.0. Look at what's happening to the dollar. It isn't right, or wrong... it's the market. A stronger dollar will allow stronger social reform down the line. The democratic party has some time to re-organize what they're running for.

You can just as easily listen to Larry Kudlow and Fox news to curb your lack of appetite - at least they're positive now - who cares if they're right or wrong.... But if listening to an objectively biased take on the political scene sickens you, then you should probably look in the mirror. Everyone has their own opinion, and a lot of people apparently are not happy about this fundamental value binding our country.

I don't want to come off so brash - but my life has not been an easy one. It has been full of ideologues that have all the "brains" in the world, and they get so wrapped around their heads... they do not even know how to comprehend a world outside of their values. Social Media and their "balkanization" into like-minded groups has effected them quite negatively. I'm not sure if that applies to you, but my premise is that there was an enormous bubble surrounding the democratic party for the last eight years. My proof was, more or less, displayed November 5th

a "news diet" where I eliminate educating myself

Knowledge and news are not the same. News is temporary, is meant to incite emotion and often biased. In the last years I've dramatically reduced the amount of news I see per day. I don't seek it out anymore. Instead of watching or reading the news(paper) I now read more articles, books, watch documentaries and discuss issues here. Essentially, I aim to keep educating myself but not through the lens of The News(TM).

Things like Trump's plans are depressing but it are important to know about. A lot of news is also depressing but doesn't make you a more educated citizen.