Let's say that you've just put up a big fight over some issue, and you still got your butt kicked. Perhaps it would be better if you didn't call it an Apocalypse. Unless, of course, you really truly mean to claim that your side is the force of Ultimate Evil and that it was just defeated by the forces of Ultimate Good.

P.S. I only mention this for your own good. I know you have been very worried lately about the fate of Democratic candidates this fall and I want you to know how much I appreciate that.