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Cal33

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29. Yes, the job she did in coming up with the idea of, and then starting to build from the

Reply to marasinghe (Reply #21)

Thu Jan 26, 2012, 12:11 PM

Jan 2012

ground up the committee for the protection of American consumers from the corrupt practices of
corporations -- this is not mere words. This is caring for one's neighbor, this is empathy in action.
She came up with this idea, worked hard at it, and carried it out into fruition.

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Elizabeth Warren is not just an obviously bright person. There is something about her that [View all] Cal33 Jan 2012 OP

She doesn't just seem bright, she seems Wise. Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2012 #1

and compassionate graywarrior Jan 2012 #2

Yes, wisdom does seem to be a part of her make-up. Cal33 Jan 2012 #4

She seems warm, and real. SharonAnn Jan 2012 #18

Proud to call her an Okie! OKNancy Jan 2012 #3

the "it" factor in politics -- priceless grasswire Jan 2012 #5

it's intriguing because she comes off as NOT a politician. unblock Jan 2012 #7

Yes, we need more people like her in high office - both in government and the public sector. Cal33 Jan 2012 #9

I think she comes on more like EC Jan 2012 #12

she "gets it". unblock Jan 2012 #6

I will happily vote for her WHENEVER I get the chance! Moostache Jan 2012 #8

If she should run for president, she'd have my vote too. Cal33 Jan 2012 #15

But isn't the thought of going onto the presidency after a partial Senate term-- eridani Jan 2012 #24

I think it depends upon the individual. Yes, I was disappointed in Obama, and he did seem Cal33 Jan 2012 #27

The Best thing about this lady? Republicans HATE her! da_decider Jan 2012 #10

I posted this in the Video & Multimedia Forum. William769 Jan 2012 #11

Thanks for posting this video. I appreciate it a lot. Cal33 Jan 2012 #28

She doesn't seem like she's bullshitting you. trackfan Jan 2012 #13

She's never run for political office before. This is the first time. I don't Cal33 Jan 2012 #16

My kind of politician Broderick Jan 2012 #14

She is thoughtful and articulate. We are just not used to that on TV. nt bemildred Jan 2012 #17

She's gonna crush it MannyGoldstein Jan 2012 #19

She is kind of hot! rufus dog Jan 2012 #20

i believe it is the quality of empathy. marasinghe Jan 2012 #21

Yes, the job she did in coming up with the idea of, and then starting to build from the Cal33 Jan 2012 #29

Yep. She's totally got it going on, the real deal. Zorra Jan 2012 #22

She also has a wonderful consistent values-based message eridani Jan 2012 #23

Of course she's genuine hootinholler Jan 2012 #25

I agree wholeheartedly on the first part, and PotatoChip Jan 2012 #26

Thank you kindly. Cal33 Jan 2012 #31

I feel about her the way many here felt about Obama. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2012 #30

She is a wonderful human being. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #32