Mainly because I can't take any more of the endless vultures expert panels pondering and proposing the Clinton camp's next move on 24-hour news.  Cable news addiction?  Guilty as charged.

Side note.  This is perhaps blasphemous coming from someone who aspires to be part of the media, but I just adore the fact that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton pulled one over on the press Thursday night, covert op style.  The Obama press corp boarding the plane and realizing Obama wasn't on board?  Awesome.  The correspondents camped outside of Clinton's D.C. home saying things like, "If anyone comes or goes, believe me, we'll know it," and "Hillary's definitely in there."  Hilarious.  

Today Hillary gave her praiseworthy concession speech.  The media will pick it apart with repetitive rhetorical questions.  What if she gave such a graceful speech months ago?  And let the commentary on whether Clinton was "auditioning" for the VP slot begin... *sigh*

Clinton enthusiastically endorsed Obama, asking her supporters to "work as hard for Barack Obama as you have me."  She also talked about the importance of electing a Democrat, and discussed what she believes are the lost opportunities of the last seven years, such as working toward halting global warming and working toward universal health care.  "We cannot let this moment slip away, " Clinton said.

"I will work my heart out to make sure Barack Obama is our next president, and I hope all of you will join me in that effort."

She also discussed the historic nature of both her and Obama's campaigns, and jubilantly mentioned the "18 million cracks" in the highest and hardest glass ceiling.  Clinton graciously thanked her supporters for helping her to bring down barriers.

Her message to the young people?  "It would break my heart if in falling short of my goal I in any way discouraged you from pursuing yours...never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on."

Can't argue with that.  Though I'm sure someone will.