and the storylines are just ludicrous.  Yet, I still keep watching.  Believe me, the lawsuits that would be filed based on what has occurred in that show would be MASSIVE - not to mention the associated criminal trials.  It's nuts.  But, I think that's kind of the point of the show.  It is meant to be ridculous and entertaining.  I don't disagree with your takes, frankly.  I just keep watching (haha).