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I am philosophical about the recent events.

See? I can't quite say it yet.

While I am not happy about how the election went, is going, I am not freaked out as some people are.

First, I have more to do than fuss about what has already happened or is happening.

That doesn't mean I will not keep a vigilant eye on the goings on.

So far, I have to admit, that my main objection seems to be that the transition involves all Republicans. Duh.

The usual suspects are lined up to help. Rudy is foaming at the mouth and the fat boy from New Jersey is bouncing around the room but both seem to be on the margins.

There is a meeting today between Obama and Trump at the White House. Serious business. And that is a good thing.

Despite the loss and all, I am still engaged and interested. I have not gone into pout mode or gone all quiet in a corner.

I like that too.

I got a call from an old friend who is my loyal opposition. He did not call to gloat as much as to see how I was doing. Knowing that I take it seriously as he does.

We talked for awhile and i realized that is the cure. Well, the package. Having friends who agree to disagree that I can talk to. Nicely.

Friendship endures. Politics comes and goes. A lifetime close up to it shows me the evanescence of the political game.

Mt friend was genuinely concerned that I was OK. That is very nice. He is, incidentally, an immigrant and has that experience. Where he comes from, people with vivid opinions like he and me are thrown into jails.

Of course we have to remember that the new Prez once said that Ms. Clinton should go to jail. Something to watch there. But his overblown oratory is one thing. His experience in the White House today another.

Every President in my time has said that this day, the one where he sees the real shit and how it is flowing, is sobered and involved immediately.

I like that the Obamas are going to any length to help the transition. iPads to all the Trump team with all the slots to be filled, where and how and what? Wow.

I am so proud to be an American.

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