No matter who wins or loses an election, I never take pleasure in others’ disappointment. Decent, well-informed, caring people who love their country and want the best for it are not to be mocked for their genuine dismay, sorrow and, yes, sometimes, even fear. Besides, Lord knows we all get our turns at being on the losing side in this democracy, what goes around comes around, et cetera. However,

exceptions sometimes must be made, and the agonized humiliation Karl Rove must be feeling right now is truly exquisite. He raised nearly $400 million for his super PAC and saw the presidential candidate and nine of the 10 Senate candidates he funded lose. Even better, his devolution WAS televised, live, on Fox News Tuesday night. Not surprisingly, the people who donated to his Super PAC are none too pleased at the meager return on their investment. If Rove’s abject failure removes that loathsome, seeping pustule from the body politic forever, it will be an achievement we all can celebrate, regardless of party. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A!