Well, I'm not sure that was her intent, Carol, I think this was:
As was noted above, this thread was intended to mark a historic occasion.
Veering the thread onto a discussion about sexism in American politics seems to me to be off topic for the thread.

I thought at the time I was doing you and Ann a favour, encouraging you to continue, making it clear I wasn't shutting you down. Ah well...no good deed and all that.
Anyway, I trust this finally makes my position and intent clear.
LabRat
