I'm not sure if can stick with such a pledge, but I'll try. One thing that I struggle with is making comparisons between McCain's strategies and Clinton's strategies. I'm afraid that sometimes these comparisons might seem insulting to Clinton supporters.

So, I'll try, but sometimes I'll fall short.

A noble pledge, one that Obama has urged his suppoerters to make.

However, as long as Clinton pursues a course of action that complicates Obama's campaign, aren't progressive Democrats derelict in not speaking out against her actions? (We have no cause, however, to speak out against her person, beliefs, accomplishments, etc.)

Can you believe Hillary did that? I mean, really...

And if it looks like there is serious consideration to putting her on the ticket? I'm not sure I could hold back at that point. (Not that it would do any good, but there has to be some place you can go to utter a primal scream!)

This is going to be hard - like trying to not hate the Yankees, but I'll try. - recommended

Are you saying not to feed the narcissist?

Let's see her concession and then I'll get back with you and make the pledge or post another rant depending on what she says.

Amen and pass the mashed potatoes! I'm in. Terry McAuliffe said today that Senator Clinton would campaign for Obama every day if he wanted her to. Obama said he even wants Bill to campaign for him. I think involving them would help them to feel more invested in his winning. Right now, they're democrats and they want the democrat to win. But it seems to be a fact that when you work hard for something, you become invested in it's survival and success. Ask any parent. Anyway, I'll trust Obama with that. And I'll take charge of my big fat mouth . . .er, keyboard.

We'll hear her "concession" speech in eight hours.
If it comes off as advertised, there will be no need for anyone to take any pledge.
If she disappoints us again, there is no way anyone can be held to a pledge they made in anticipation of a new, improved Hillary.
I'll keep my powder dry, thank you.

Mr. Obama signed that pledge 17 months ago. Surely we all can now. We should have done what he did. The Clintonians would have been an order of magnitude less angry. This blog has not been kind to Mrs. Clinton. Fair, maybe, but not kind or respectful a lot of the time.

If our hero can go into her private space and comfort her over her huge loss two days afterwards, surely we can curb our snark.

Two things:

1) Are you saying that it would be bad form to point out differences and make opinions known respectfully? Is a statement like, "I believe that Senator Clinton could have been more conciliatory on Tuesday night while still honoring her supporters," under your pledge?

You write:

No amount of complaining, no precision of logic, no moralizing will have any effect but to further alienate her longtime supporters.

2) There must be some people who surf TPM who are trying to decide for whom to vote, or whose support for their candidate is soft (e.g., a Clinton supporter who is considering voting for McCain.)

Might not these people benefit from our collective logic (or illogic!), moralizing, and expressions of emotion?

I live in NY. Hillary is a Senator from NY. I am not able to remain silent about a Senator from my state who has been a warmonger because she thought it would serve her political interests. (How did that turn out for you, Hillary?) Further, I am not able to remain silent about a Senator from my state who has voted in the interests of the big money crowd over the interests of the rest of us. Thank God she won't be the nominee. But that's not enough for me to sign on to a promise not to say negative things about her. Until she shows me that she's not longer a negative force, I cannot pledge to remain silent about her.

Global warming is a serious issue. I have committed to stop engaging in flatulence and I think everyone else should too. Oh, and everybody should only buy white tires for their cars because black tires absorb heat and only contribute to the higher temperatures.

What bullshit this post is. Remember McCain? Hillary's yesterday's toast. Move on.

We can assume that those who continue to attack EITHER Obama or Clinton here were probably not the loyal Dems they claimed to be all along.

Just a bunch of lousy trolls, bent on disrupting the Democratic Party.

So, I'm makin' my troll list and checkin'
it twice, everyone who says we should be nice to McCain, or anyone who continues shooting the Clinton v. Obama dead horse in the foot goes on that list.

I suspect many former recalcitrants among us who are now contrite and mea culpish, may have just positioned themselves to commit more subterfuge in the future. It should be very easy to spot...

By their fruits ye shall know them.

And don't call me apranoid

Whenever you're tempted to take a shot at Hillary, glance out the corner of your eye to see if you don't have Karl Rove perched on your shoulder, whispering in your ear. It is a truism that if the Dems can find a way to lose this election, they will, despite GOP weaknesses, McCain's frightening mediocrity as a candidate, and the newly energized electorate. Despite Hillary's baggage, she'll be a net plus in this campaign, especially if she can focus Bill's exuberance on McCain without his blowing himself up. Don't let any residual resentments take our eye off the ball --- she's gonna be an important player after November, in one role or another.