And it will really cheer you up Bobert. Once you leave that Death Valley, your whole perspective brightens up. Because you don't think in those dire short term ways anymore, and actually look to the future as something that has meaning and hope, instead of desperation and despair.

There are many worse things in life you could do than thumb your nose at the Republicrats and vote your conscience. I say, go for it, and don't look back--look forward.