Nope, no hatred. Not that there aren't sufficient incentives.

[Pacifist Patriot]

But it's not hatred I feel. When I hate its how I interpret others' motives. Instead I am:

afraid, agitated, alarmed, anxious, bewildered, bitter, concerned, disappointed, discouraged, disgusted, dismayed, exasperated, frightened, furious, helpless, hurt, irate, overwhelmed, resentful, skeptical, suspicious, upset, worried

That's what I feel.

I need to be able to choose my own dreams, goals and values.
I need to be able to celebrate and mourn.
I need integrity and the opportunity to express myself creatively.
I need community with the affirmation and acceptance community provides and the responsibility inherent in being a contribution to community life.
I need to play.
I need fulfilling work to contribute to the well being of my family, friends, community and nation.
I need the basic physical necessities of life.

Those needs aren't being met, or are barely being met, which is why I feel everything listed above.

I suspect a Democrat in the White House and a Democratic majority in the Congress will not meet all those needs. But I can guarantee a Republican in the White House and Republican majority in the Congress will ensure none are. Pardon me if I couldn't care less whether Obama, Clinton or some surprise nominee represents the Democratic party in the general election. All the squabbling seems rather insignifant under the weight off all these emotions right about now.

[CTyankee]

1. Thank you! You have expressed my sentiments well!

I feel as if everything I have ever worked for in the Dem party over the last 30 years has been for nothing. I want to feel connected to my party again. I want to feel community with my fellow Democrats again, working towards our common goals.

I hope that he split we are experiencing now has been as a natural result of party realignment, a growing pain that happens to a dynamic party that is not frozen in stasis, but actively growing and changing.

Perhaps this is what we need to get where we want to go. Something tells me that this is not a bad thing, just a necessary thing, for our party to grow and become dominant and rescue our party and our nation.

Keep the faith, everyone! Eyes on the prize!

[Pacifist Patriot]

2. It is nice to know I am not alone. Thanks!