I look forward to acts of courage this year by my fellow Americans, those of us who are decent, good, curious, and possessing integrity. I know there are many of us, but we just don’t SCREAM as loudly as the other side. It has ever been thus.

The acts of courage and integrity that would aid our people the most would come from those who call themselves “Republicans.” Unfortunately, their faction is in such a state of paralysis that it is party above country that they value. And that’s the truth.

I really don’t understand how the hell this happened. I am trying to care and want to save this country but I am starting to think maybe it’s a bit of a lost cause and that the spirit of ignorance, greed, fear, and dishonesty — which their side embraces! — will grow unchecked.

BUT THEN I remember — the good guys won the popular vote. And Hamilton could have saved us, but that didn’t happen, and for that, I’m sorry. We have to do better next time. We will.