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Sometimes catharsis doesn't come easily.

While Obama and McCain supporters moved on to the general election long ago, poll after poll right here in Minnesota shows a Democratic party still mightily divided. Whether it's DFLers undercutting Al Franken with comedy routines past, or voters threatening to stay home during the general election, the damage to the democratic process continues apace. And if you look further afield, the stark reality is that there are Americans considering bowing out of the democratic process, primarily due to the hate and vitriol aimed at the opposition during the nominating process. Essentially, they did indeed smell what The Rock was cookin', never mind that in this case The Rock stood to gain a great deal by shifting the blame for the travesty that was Be Cool and, like any political figure, shapes the truth to fit the circumstances.

Unfortunately, with much of the country moving on, there hasn't been time for anything resembling a catharsis. No mighty Yawp to clear the air. No scream, silent or otherwise, to purify the system and soul. Until now. Thanks to Chilean actor/comedian Felipe Avello, Hillary Clinton's supporters can purge the bile from their systems and reengage in the body politic as Avello's "La Pequena Hillary Clinton" says exactly what's on their minds.

And now, with that metaphorical primal scream out of the way, Democrats everywhere can join hands and work harder than ever to make the Tijuana-born dream of man-donkey marriage a reality.