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<p>Interesting times. I had no idea that so many people would care. “Are you OK?”…“How do you like them apples, driver?”…“We won, get over it”…“where is the Republican party going?–I need your analysis”…“Even though I disagree with you, I appreciate your commentary–are you OK???”…“Who’s smiling now?[annoying smiley-face attached]”. My CC PM box is constantly full, and in my Yahoo email inbox, messages from CCers are outnumbering messages from Nigerian scammers by three-to-one. Wild. </p>

<p>Look. For those who like me, I’m fine. For those who don’t like me, get over it. Enjoy your victory, but take it in stride. I’m seeing a lot of self-validation by proxy among the latter group. A lot of Pittsburgh Steeler fans-after-the-Super Bowl-win stuff.</p>

<p>By all means, break some windows, burn some cars, overturn some buses. High fives and chest bumps are in order, too. Tell each other “you da man…NO, YOU da man…NOO, YOUUU DA MANNNN.” Buy the T-shirt, and wear the hat…backwards.</p>

<p>But in the morning, you will still be you. You won’t be any smarter because the Steelers won…no miraculous sprouting of an extra brain lobe. If you can’t keep up with my way of thinking, you’ll still be flat out of luck. If you needed Viagra last month, you’ll still need it when that moment comes around next month. &c.</p>

<p>I’m still sorting out what I think about this particularly interesting election, and will say something about it next week. My DS has been called for a college-related command performance in Boston, and we’re leaving momentarily on a circuitous road trip that will take us throughout the heart of darkness (my beloved New England) by way of New Haven and (I hope) Williamstown. Lots of college stuff. I’ll be doing some thinking and will be sure to share it with you when I return.</p>

<p>In the meantime, be sure to read this essay, my Republican/conservative friends. This is what makes it fun to be a Republican–the other side can’t do this.
<a href=“Eject - ejectejecteject”>Eject - ejectejecteject; (essay entitled “Make a Choice.”)</p>

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<p>Have a wonderful and safe trip, driver and son, and we shall look forward to your return! ~berurah</p>

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<p>darn, I thought we were gonna talk about Viargra or whatever…</p>

<p>have fun!!! I am sending my D to NYC to check out a school…all by her lonesome…shei si thrilled!!</p>

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<p>try not to ram me with your massive Pilot as I navigate the New Haven streets in my rented vehicle, looking for a place to park. I assume you are too classy to sport bumperstickers on your beautiful bumper. Still I will have a good excuse to approach dazzling tall blonds to ask if they are Driver. i will affect an eastern european accent, of course, so they can point me to a taxi stand should they happen not to be you. If you are you, you will know me for my confident masculinity and flinty-jawed, delighted countenance. And I will expect a friendly hug before we pass into our separate lives,…</p>

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<p>Shoot. I thought we were talking Rutgers foorball.</p>

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<p>You people never fail to make me start my day with a smile. CGM, I’m still smiling at your comment.</p>

<p>Driver, have a great trip.</p>

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<p>I helped my mom, blue blooded republican, fill out her CA ballot a few weeks ago to mail in…she voted both parties. She just celebrated her 97th. Different Republican? Or maybe not. She’s an American back to the boat people. G.W. Bush has never been her style. She voted for him a few years back. I think she didn’t know any better; she followed my Dad’s lead thinking that it was better than Clinton. Several weeks ago she voted for Brown and the Terminator! She’s my Mom and bless her.</p>

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<p>Aahhh, Rorosen, I thought that was you!!! You were accompanied by the ever dashing, always handsome, J. Depp, AKA TheDad.</p>

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<p>Just a question: did any CC liberals get comforting emails from CC republicans two years ago? Not trying to be snotty, just asking.</p>

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<p>I thought it was gonna be Viagra too! lol</p>

<p>Like the joke goes–“If this condition lasts more than four hours I’m telling everybody!”</p>

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<p>SBmom, I don’t recall many political posts on CC two years ago. In fact, the Parent Cafe may be more recent than the last election.</p>

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<p>Perhaps. So, maybe a better question is how many liberals got congratulatory PMs this week?</p>

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<p>You mean, you don’t want us, liberal CCers, to act like Republicans have acted for the past SIX YEARS? (Smile.)</p>

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<p>no one sent me chocolate, which would have helped 2 years ago…sigh
hey, I worked hard on this election, so there</p>

<p>anyway, my D is gone this weekend, gone next weekend
then my hubby turns 50!!! hahahahahhaah</p>

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<p>“If you can’t keep up with my way of thinking…”
LOL
Apparently the electorate failed to keep up with that heady pace.</p>

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<p>She’s baaaaaack.:).</p>

<p>Gotta love a strong, articulate character, no matter which side of the fence they are on.</p>

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<p>Sjmom,
There was a healthy dose of politcal posting in the last election - one very long one titled “What went wrong” or something like that. I’ve thought about searching for it just to see the change in tone of the Bush supporters.</p>

<p>Driver,
Hurry back, we can’t wait to hear your spin on the election!</p>