Why do we have such silly rules?  Did anyone expect that the DNC rules would control what state assemblies choose to do?  

Why do we have the silly rule that NH and Iowa must go first?  Did we all decide that?  If so, why?  Couldn't it be argued that other states, like Florida and Michigan, are more important than Iowan and New Hampshire?  Who would we rather alienate?  New Hampshire or Florida?  

Our rules are just silly.  They make no sense.  We'll be fighting about this foolishness from now until August, if not November.  It's just not helpful to our chances of winning in November.  When will we learn to keep our eyes on the prize and not these silly rules?!