At least you are used to it. Here in Virginia we keep rooting for Republicans like we (or some people) root for the Redskins. Loser team that looks ok every now and then.
Lost? For now, maybe... but there’s a bigger picture.
Have a look at this post by my buddy Impy:
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3602662/posts?page=57#57
He puts things in perspective very well.
One battle in a longer war, friends.