It's Election Day, and it's almost all over but for the shouting—and the lawsuits, vote counting controversies, election denialism, and possible additional chaos to come. I'm not predicting anything in particular, but merely acknowledging that we may no longer have elections in the United States free of disinformation battles and efforts to overturn results. The ride might be bumpy these coming days. And even more tumultuous after that, should the Republicans gain control of one or both houses of Congress. I've commented extensively here and elsewhere on the turmoil that would result. No need to bang that drum today. My traditional Election Day routine is to vote, clean my office, and noodle a few ideas for a story to write after the results become clear. There's not much I could put in the newsletter today that wouldn't repeat what I've already written or lessen your sense of dread.
Some of the most popular non-political items in Our Land have been about the Fab Four, so it seemed fitting to reprise these previous offerings as a palate cleanser before we face the music of the midterm elections. I certainly know that I could use a respite, having spent the past few weeks breaking news on the most extremist of the extreme GOP candidates.
