Hillary's victory last night had a lot to do with gender. Or if not gender then at least Feminism. Just when I was about to give up on The New York Times the article yesterday by Gloria Steinem was a grand-slam.

Of course issues are important.

But do not underestimate the change in American consciousness if and when we elect our first female president. Also the consciousness of the world in their perception of the US will change.

While biology is certainly not destiny it does indeed count. Ignore it at your peril.

The global rise of the FEMININE in both men and women is a huge unstoppable megatrend which serves to counter the pathology in today's world.

The recent tragic death of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan- the first female leader of that Islamic nation- is very relevant.

So is the crass and ignorant phrase "girlie-men" used frequently in political venues by now Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

For an in depth understanding of this FEMININE megatrend I suggest you read the writings of Leonard Shlain. One of his books- The Alphabet and The Goddess is particularly relevant.

GO HILLARY!

Dr. Rick Lippin

Southampton, Pa

http://medicalcrises.blogspot.com

The real loser in the Hillary's misty eyed moment was undoubtedly John Edwards.

See Todd Gitlin's piece on the TPM home page.

Mr Edwards,pumped and combative these days, took the opportunity to expose his "dark shark" side by referring to the need for "The Commander and Chief to be tough"

Just what we don't need -more machoism. Please spare us.

I would NOT vote for someone who could not show honest emotion in the campaign for president.

As for crying, as a physician I have studied the "weep response" and have learned we come back stronger after we weep. See my article on on stress release.