Upon Further Consideration...

After speaking with someone who didn't scream at me for being a misogynist asshole for daring to question whether Wil Wheaton's post was sexist or not, I have been persuaded that it was, in fact, sexist. That's not to say I believe he should be strung up for it, nor that he deserves the public mauling he's received for the original post. (The addendum response, of course, was mind-numbingly awful.) But it did rely upon gender-biased stereotypes for humor, which is inappropriate. Fair enough. I never condoned the article to begin with, I was simply more put-off by the unnecessary personal attack than the gender bias. But I may have been harder on Zuzu over at Shakesville than I should have been, given the situation. I still don't approve of her post any more than Wil's, but I understand her position and shouldn't have been so hostile. Not that she or anyone else from Shakesville is likely to make their way over here, but for what it's worth, I apologize into the ether.

That said, nothing has changed regarding my views over fracturing the party or making enemies out of allies. Both sides are equally guilty of this, and like too many progressives, I think they're putting pride before principle. This primary has been taxing, and we're all a little grumpy and snappish. We really need to cut it out, though. Myself included.