One has the sense that 80% of the US population is on edge tonight —
\ndeeply concerned that the Wrong One is going to win tomorrow.
\nWhat isn’t clear — what percentage of the population believes which
\ncandidate is the wrong choice. <\/p>\n
It seems likely, given the expected record turnout and other
\nindications of people taking this election very seriously, that
\nthere will be a very large amount of disappointment, fear and probably
\nanger, no matter which way things work out.<\/p>\n
I hope I’m only seeing the empty half of the cup — I sincerely hope
\nthat there will be a lot of infectious positive, constructive,
\ninclusive, optimistic response from the election winner’s supporters.<\/p>\n
Because, above all else, we need to feel an end to the grinding
\ndownward spiral from war weariness, economic pincer grips and so on —
\nlet our feet touch bottom and push up towards the light. <\/p>\n
What’s that? Sorry — could you speak up? Knitting?
\nOh, yes! Knitting. Always plenty of that going on — more on
\nthat, later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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