Most of the anger and depression comes from the letdown. We all showed up for a fight, but the fighters kissed and made up before fight time. That was always a possibility, we just didn't know what form it would take.
I haven't given to the Republicans in ages. I do give to individual candidates (not RINOs) and advocay groups, e.g. Swift Boat Veterans for Truth.
Be patient. The DEMs can't resist being naughty. The obstructionist tactic of refusing to vote on a nominee is bound to come up again. If the GOP leadership looks the other way the next time, then we'll know the part of the Constitution that deals with nominees has been betrayed by the GOP.
Look.
It's a given, at this point.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me 12,492,583 times, I am a Republican.