as we anticipate a Democratic victory tonight, let us move forward in the spirit of humility and brotherhood with our Republican brethren, and...

Oh, fuck that noise.

Y'all, if we do win big tonight (and I'm still holding on to my "ifs" while polls are open - GO VOTE!), it'll only be the beginning of our fight. A lot of damage has been done to our country, and while we have the opportunity tonight to begin repairing it, it will be the work of years to complete the job, maybe the work of generations. You don't cure cancer by merely bringing the doctor into the room.

In almost five and a half years on DU, I've directed a lot of flak at elected folks and officials in my own party. I don't intend to stop that, whether we control all, part or none of Congress this January. If we're on autopilot, nothing that got fucked up in the last six years will be fixed.

This isn't a game, and winning elections isn't ultimately what it's about. Heavy shit is at stake, and I don't want to see the forces the work against the American people embraced and given a generous say. I want the neocons, televangelists, warmongers and raptureheads rooted out of the political mainstream like the snakes that they are.

Two years ago, we spent election night and had that heartbreak at the house with CatWoman and by phone with NSMA. This is my third election cycle with DU, but the test of whether or not a big Dem win was worth it is in the months to come.

Peace.