The Last March of the Ents does feel fitting for this midterm moment: survivors of a destructive, marauding force survey the charred ruins of what used to be their country and decide Enough.

There is indeed no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for the treachery Trump has wrought. But I’m proud to have cast not a rock or stone but a vote in favor of the mighty blue wave that will wash out all the orcs and dark wizards responsible for it.