I guess my underlying, unspoken, not-previously-recognized motto could be something like: the status quo and the company line suck. Do whatever the hell you want to do. We're all idiots. Ain't a one of us ain't an idiot.
As for spending way too much time here, well, I'd really hate to be overproductive at my workplace, because those are the people that are assigned the most work! No thanks. So, here I am!