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The conversation kicks off on a relatively optimistic note—describing the scene in New York City following the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Despite personal disdain for the administration's policies, the speaker admits that seeing New Yorkers celebrate as if “they just won World War III” offered a rare moment of collective happiness. City streets echoed with honking, dancing, and cheer, reinforcing the idea that even superficial wins can momentarily unify a fractured society. This underscores a fundamental human craving for relief from chaos, even if temporary or based on superficial reasons.