Some thoughts as I watch and participate in the various threads:

1. This party is 216 years old. Nearly as old as the Union itself. A few more weeks of a campaign will not hurt it.

2. Anyone who is being rude should be called on it. By both sides.

3. Posting things that say "So and So Stop it!" "Why will she not go away!" "She is going to destroy our chances!" "Obama Is Never Going to Win GE..." Just keeping the rabble rousing up. So if you feel the need to post such a thing...stop, take a deep breath and ask yourself "am I doing this because I want a civil discussion or am I doing this because I am pissed off at something someone said and want to start a fight?" That someone can be anyone from another DUer or a candidate. If you are doing it to just start a fight, stop, get away from the computer and go have a cupcake or watch a speech of your candidate, or whatever calms you down.

4. If you think that someone will be offended by your post, think twice about posting it. Probably will offend someone and that is no way to heal the party.

5. Let people grieve who are Senator Clinton supporters because it is pretty likely she is not going to get it but she is going to stay in. EVEN IF YOU THINK THEY ARE WRONG for continuing to support her. Be polite to them if they are polite, and be polite to them even if they are rude while letting them know you are noticing their rudeness.

6. I know better then to suggest we stop having the 165,463,201,654 threads about how Senator Obama is the nominee or that Clinton is completely down and out. Until there is that first ballot at convention counted, NO ONE is the nominee. They are just the duuuuuuuuuuh nominee if someone drops out or if they get the magic number.

7. And finally-just be nice to one another. Put a person on ignore if you cannot stand what they say. Ask them to join you in using manners. And always walk away if you are going to be nasty. It is not worth it.

Anyone want to join me?