I just want to say...

...that Steve Earle is an absolute American treasure.

Via First Draft
(a trove of American treasures...)

...Sucking on a cigarette, Earle says, "I can deal with losing girlfriends." He has been through six marriages with five wives. But, he adds, "there are two things I won't be able to stand: losing that dog and seeing Bush reelected." He tosses the cigarette and heads back into the booth.

I'm totally devoted to the Brilliant and Beautiful Bride of Upper Left, of course, but I still understand just what he means...