I can only echo the others in asking that you not give up. I have always found your comments refreshing and to the point. Even though you may not be able to change many peoples opinions, you do help those of us Clinton supporters who feel beleagure in the overwhelming Obamian blog universe. In my book, that is no small achievement. Plus, if nothing else, your comments serve as witness, now and for the future, that not everyone was caught up in the Obama wave;some people kept their wits about them.

I am 55 and have been voting Democratic since 72 through the few good years and many bad years where we never had a chance. No matter what happen, I was always proud to be a Democrat, and a Liberal one to boot. This election has really sour me on the Democratic Party. The way the Clintons were treated has been disgusting. I was going to hold my nose and vote for Barack for the Supreme Court nominees, but lately, with the voter disenfranchisments in Fla and Mi, I am beginning to wonder why bother…I am thinking about leaving the party as it doesn’t seem like my party anymore. Since when do Democrats disenfranchise voters? I thought only Republicans did that.

Yeah, not so much. I wonder what makes the difference w/Clinton - is it because she’s a powerful woman, so that makes people think it’s okay to attack her with any means possible?

Anyway, I really appreciate your blogging, here, at Feministe, and in the comments at Shakesville. It’s an injection of calm rationality into what can be raging comment storms.

For what it’s worth, I think you were dead on with your post on Feministe.

Even if I’ve learned to empty out anal glands recently. It’s just business.

I did see your comment, and I appreciate it. I will email you for further insights that can’t be shared publicly.

I’m glad I have this place to retreat to when I feel like screaming. I can do food or pets, or what have you.

Speaking of food, I made a few more recipes from Veganomicon today; seitan cutlets (which I wasn’t terribly impressed by, though I really liked their chickpea cutlets) and vidalia onion sauce, which was TO DIE FOR. Seriously, just caramelized onions with some wine, olive oil, mustard and maple syrup. But so damn good.

When I got sick of that kind of bullshit I always reverted to link farms and quizzes. It kept people coming to the blog, helped build a little positive chi among readers, and gave me time to step away emotionally without breaking the habit or posting something on a regular basis.

Seriously, nothing breaks some tension like finding out which member of the Star Trek cast typifies you as a person.

Kind of glad that I don’t.

I’m fucking tired of it. Though it feels like I have a snit every six months or so and leave Feministe.

Good on you for taking care of yourself.