I guess the sexist bias is unconscious, but it is sure as hell coloring some of the

opinions about the Buttigieg-Klobuchar dust-up. I am a 71 year old male and guys, why is it that when a man speaks with force and passion in strong support of a position he is called "strong" and "forceful" and "aggressive" but, when a woman does the same thing, she's called "mean" or "shrill" or "angry"?

Why is a man who pushes his viewpoint simply a "hard charger" or a "go getter" but a woman who does the same is a "bitch"?

This attitude offends me as a husband with sisters, a daughter and a granddaughter. I would be flat out pissed if I was a woman.

That swirling sound? Bloomberg's candidacy swirling down the toilet. nt

Some here have contracted the "Republicanifactus" virus. Those afflicted suffer from the

delusion---nearly universal among Republicans--- that simply announcing an opinion makes it a "fact". Examples by Himself include "I've already built many miles of border wall", " the July 25th phone conversation with Zelenski was PERFECT" and "I'm a very intelligent person".

Recently, some here have apparently come down with this malady, saying silly things like "It's over---Sanders is our nominee". Now, it may eventually be a fact that Mr. Sanders is our nominee, but making such pronouncements after one caucus and one primary---each in predominantly white states with relatively few delegates---is pretty transparent. And, actually, this post is not directed at those who make such statements. They will disregard my message.

It is, however, my hope that others will recognize such statements as simply an attempt to "stampede the herd".

Use your common sense. Think for yourself. Cast YOUR vote for YOUR choice, not someone else's idea of who is "inevitable".

How many times have we heard Trump and his band of thugs tell us that "the people"

agree with them; that "the people" support them; "the people" want assorted Democrats in prison? The Trumpian version of "the people" only includes those who worship at the altar of Trump. Democrats recall the soaring original COMPLETE concept: "WE the people---"

"The people" does not equal "America". "WE the people" does.

We---all of us---regardless of race, gender, faith (or none ), wealth or poverty, age or political affiliation---"We the people" are America and "We the Democrats" understand that.

That, as much as anything, puts the lie to "both parties are the same".

Just a suggestion---especially during this crazy time, whenever you see a "new poll" cited as

"authority" for the breathless announcement that so-and-so is in the lead or that their campaign is on the rocks, please---check out the source of the poll. If you've never heard of the group before, maybe there's a reason.

Some of the "organizations" pouring gasoline on our fire are either brand spanking new ( as in, just created for up the purpose of taking a poll) or they are the latest front used by the same individual to advance their personal agenda.

Just check them out, OK.

Seriously---no snark or "blindered" comments, please---which Democrat can best

unite all factions of the party? Why?

( Note, please: I am NOT asking who would be your choice for POTUS. )

Though she is not "first pick", I believe Elizabeth Warren might be the best "uniter". Though from our "liberal wing", her serious and thoughtful approach appeals, IMHO, to a large spectrum of our party and, whether you agree with all her positions or not (i do not), I believe she passes the "good person" test. I could proudly and enthusiastically support Liz Warren.

I don't recall ever seeing so many notations of "Message auto-removed"i and "Deleted by author".

I may be wrong, but it seems to coincide with an increase in "newbies".

Gee, I wonder what's goin' on-----

Here's all you need to know about Bill Barr. He got the AG gig by winking, blowing kisses and

screaming "Pick me! Pick me" with a "For Sale" sign around his neck and he is STILL "servicing" Trump with that same enthusiasm.

Sorry, but "Bernie Bros" is the relatively BENIGN term for the vile scum-buckets to whom

it refers: those who disrupted the 2016 Convention; those who encouraged people to vote for Trump or Stein or to stay home on election day 2016; those who urged Hillary's defeat in order to "speed the revolution; and, those who threatened Clinton supporters with violence. IMHO, these folks were not, are not and never will be Democrats.

To be sure, these do not represent the majority of Sanders supporters, but the fact that some occupy positions of authority in his 2020 campaign is disturbing. It leaves one to wonder whether personal integrity is even considered when power is being delegated.

Fire away.