It’s true. I deserved my time-out. Even though I was making valid points, I was getting nasty and trying to rile up the opposition. Unfortunately, that’s the culture that the internet creates. It appeals to our base biological urge to own and defend territory. It squelches Abe Lincoln’s “higher angels of our nature”.

I want to be an angel again, starting right now.

Last night was a thrilling affirmation of the power of diversity and intelligence in America. I applaud the Bernie Sanders campaign for providing a wildly worthy opponent. As distasteful as the Devine/Weaver tactics have been, they were excellent sparring partner strategies to strengthen Hillary’s game. Just like any other sport, you end up appreciating the teams that rough you up on the way to the championship.

I was worried about the results in New York, which made the flood of real returns that much more rewarding. The exit polls were so sure that Weaver and Devine would be able to continue the full court press and intensify the attacks, and my stomach started to grip for that first 30 minutes.

I was following on Twitter, which is the main reason I want to thank everyone who flagged me and got me temporarily banned. Please check out Al Giordano if you need a strong jolt of well researched hilarious truth about this and any other election. Fair warning: He is totally Hillary based for this cycle and does not pull any punches when it comes to the Devine/Weaver tactics. If you can handle that, you will be deeply educated while you laugh your ass off. He helped make last night the most entertaining election night of my life.

I cry a lot when things are really beautiful, and last night saw plenty of tears. It was such an amazing feeling to know that our country can rise up to a challenge. To see New York, once again, show us its substance. Those were solid votes, from solid people, who made a solid choice. New York sees through things and knows how to measure real value in people. New York is not just about talk, it is about following through. New York showed up, in numbers, and put an end to the nonsense. It was very uplifting and inspiring for the rest of America to see what can happen when citizens of all colors and flavors can stand up and steer the country back toward a future in which people of all colors and flavors can make progress for humanity as a whole. We are one, and last night we were New York.