Well... it was only a matter of time before the o-word was unveiled. Oppression? Are you seriously portraying a lighthearted remark about one sign that some members from Hillary's famed demographic might be assuaged... as oppression?

I know you don't believe me, but as a lifelong liberal activist and feminist sympathizer, when I'm being critical of your kind of hyperbole I'm actually trying to help you see the way it turns off many of us potential allies. Sure, I'd love to see Barack win, but my greatest preference would be to see this contest play out as a genuine, fair debate over ideas, vision, capabilities, and character. The more Hillary (and Steinem-esque supporters) shift the focus to perceived oppressions, the more this race is doomed to be mired in prejudices.

(Yes, we could discuss your frustrations with the Obama camp, but that's another issue. I'm merely giving feedback about your attempts to rally us in opposition to the great oppressions of Barbara Walters and Maureen Dowd.)