I haven’t watched or read any news (or should I say consumed any content) about the national election since Tuesday night. Not sure when I’ll get back to it, if ever. I’ve often felt relief and gratitude that I chose Vermont politics as my bailiwick, and that feeling is stronger than ever right now. I will get back to my regular beat, but right now I need to get some things off my chest, if only to prevent emotional pneumonia.

Oh, America.

Scene: Doctor’s office. “I’m afraid it’s cancer,” says the doctor. “We caught it early enough to treat, but it’ll be long and difficult.”

And the patient says, “Actually, doc, I’ll go with the cancer.” And he gets up and leaves.

We just voted for cancer.

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