but I AM a woman who is deeply grateful for the work you have done, are doing, and continue to do.

Depending on when you start counting.

I just wanted to point that out, before i whole heartedly agree with your sentiment.

I too am grateful for the hard work patience and pain thatthe "Establishment Democrats" went through to build the party we have now.

I oppose the erasure of women and minorities that is part and parcel of the agenda of those who attack moderate Democrats, Establishment Democrats etc.

This post is from Twitter and is addressed to the twitterverse, so I hope that DU doesn't get its collective dander up...

they have worked and fought hard for our country. Far more valuable friends and allies than any Repub.