I didn’t say it was “whistling past the graveyard,” which I wouldn’t bother to do anyway, since I am not afraid of dead people.
What I question is the utility of terrifying oneself or making oneself ill over this ... or over anything, for that matter. If there’s a productive action to be taken - even in anticipation of a disaster that may not materialize - by all means, take it. However, throwing up, having palpitations, and retiring to bed are not productive actions.
Perhaps all the fear and illness are simply a poetic device, like my Guinness. I do tend to be overly literal.
Yes, the “fear and illness” are most likely poetic device—just as is “throwing up, having palpitations, and retiring to bed” are also poetic device.
And as “whistling past the graveyard” is also.
A sincere reflection on the next four years regarding Supreme court nominees,the integrity of proposed cabinet members, the possibility of passing FOCA, the likely retention of the unjust “death tax”, the soft position on gay marriage which can effect many areas of our culture-—these are sobering issues that need to be recognized and addressed realistically. When that happens the pro-active “productive actions” can be galvanized.