I have to work in the morning. It sure would be nice though, if

[rzemanfl]

some statistically inclined DUer would analyze the post counts of the rabid folks on both sides of the Hillary v. Obama battles versus the average post counts of a random sample of DUers.... I know post counts are not supposed to matter, but there sure seem to be a lot of folks with very strong opinions and low post counts lately.

[murielm99]

1. It doesn't always matter how long ago they joined.

I started noticing something when I started an ignore list. (I have not had an ignore list since the last primary).

There are a few rabid people who have been here since 2003 or 2004. Usually, they have a somewhat low post count. Since I check in every day, to read even if I do not post, I get used to seeing familiar names. I have not seen some of these names since the last primary.

I think some of them are simply disruptors who come in only for primary season.

[rzemanfl]

2. A good observation from a Cubs fan. They have been

disappointing me since I was a little kid cheering for Ernie Banks. Back in those days they made sure any kid who wanted to got at least a couple of chances to see the Cubs play each season, I remember going to games on a bus from the local park. I think it cost my parents 50 cents for me to go to the game and get a hot dog, a coke and some Cracker Jack.