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davidpdx

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72. I recognized the story from the first chapter of her book as I just started reading it

Mon May 12, 2014, 06:21 AM

May 2014

I recommend it for those who haven't read it. I need to get off my ass and read another chapter tonight. There is too much shit going on right now. Argh!

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I can't get there tomorrow, but I can come on Thursday - By Elizabeth Warren [View all] DonViejo May 2014 OP

We should be hearing messages like this from a lot of candidates. n/t winter is coming May 2014 #1

Put Warren in the White House, and we will. nt MannyGoldstein May 2014 #3

Put EL in the Whitehouse with the current Congress ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #9

I think Warren will fight much harder for working Americans MannyGoldstein May 2014 #10

By doing what the Constitution allows for ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #17

We'll have to agree to disagree MannyGoldstein May 2014 #20

I give PRO ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #25

free trade..... free trade .... Obama sure loves those two words oneofthe99 May 2014 #47

Remember when "we" gad a Democratic congress? dotymed May 2014 #73

Do you want a list? ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #74

You mean like he had his first two years in Office. Bandit May 2014 #89

ha ha oneofthe99 May 2014 #46

Quote me the part about domestic spying, killing americans without trial, drone wars, etc Demo_Chris May 2014 #76

How is you remark related to this discussion? eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #84

You're the one talking Constitutional authority and limits. Demo_Chris May 2014 #90

Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #91

By what manner would "fighting" subvert the division of power? joshcryer May 2014 #45

No need to subvert. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #52

You give the tea party wackjobs too much credit. joshcryer May 2014 #55

Put their private parts in a vise MannyGoldstein May 2014 #58

LBJ had the luxury of governing ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #62

The fundamentals haven't changed, I think. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #66

The country was on the precipice. joshcryer May 2014 #65

We agree then. Negotiating with terrorists is ludicrous. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #67

Again, what power does the executive hold? joshcryer May 2014 #71

LBJ's Congress was a lot more divided than anyone today admits, esp. on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 merrily May 2014 #80

lol, because the President has the final say, right? 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #57

LOL, LBJ got the Civil Rights Act passed MannyGoldstein May 2014 #59

Please review the history of the CRA ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #60

I have reviewed it. What is your point? merrily May 2014 #81

My point is ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #86

That is a truism. merrily May 2014 #87

yes, and they'd blame EL BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #11

Oops ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #18

Oh dang it.... BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #61

Exactly change the Congress first.... Historic NY May 2014 #34

If people want to elect politicians with EW's message *and* we run politicians who winter is coming May 2014 #39

I agree. just want to say that we have to vote BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #64

Sorry, no Aerows May 2014 #12

I think you have romanticized ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #19

I think a lot of people Aerows May 2014 #21

Probably so ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #26

To someone that romanticizes him Aerows May 2014 #30

and to someone that demonized him ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #31

Well obviously Aerows May 2014 #32

Actually"he" is my neither. eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #56

I can't decipher that post Aerows May 2014 #63

She's demanded that Holder explain himself. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #22

+1000 Maynar May 2014 #27

Yep Aerows May 2014 #33

She's asked a lot of embarrassing questions. winter is coming May 2014 #41

Are you daring to imply that H. Clinton-Sachs wouldnt be as tough on Wall Street? nm rhett o rick May 2014 #48

Hillary would be pretty tough MannyGoldstein May 2014 #50

They'll pay. the vig is small potatoes for what they will get in return. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #51

More than the Justice Department. She has spoken out in Congress and raised consciousness JDPriestly May 2014 #38

Elizabeth Warrern has fire in her soul. JDPriestly May 2014 #40

true heaven05 May 2014 #77

Truth. tosh May 2014 #4

Tell It...Elizabeth! KoKo May 2014 #2

Is there a link for this? Can it be distributed? Skidmore May 2014 #5

No link; it's an e-mail and can be distributed. eom DonViejo May 2014 #6

Hey, I have one too! Skidmore May 2014 #7

It's an excerpt from her latest book, Le Taz Hot May 2014 #28

Elizabeth Warren says she is not a socialist, warns against G.O.P. take over of Senate ProSense May 2014 #8

Powerful and poignant stuffmatters May 2014 #13

Thank You, Elizabeth Warren. bvar22 May 2014 #14

She "gets it" like so few leaders ever have, or ever will. reformist2 May 2014 #15

Republicans blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act ProSense May 2014 #16

Did you see the map posted on DU the other day about paid maternity leave? JDPriestly May 2014 #37

Someone tell me why she can't be president. /nt Ash_F May 2014 #23

Fortunately Thespian2 May 2014 #35

That is true. Sad, but true. AllyCat May 2014 #44

grass roots baby....a few dollars from millions oneofthe99 May 2014 #49

the truth of american politics in a nutshell heaven05 May 2014 #75

She can be. I just want her to be my Senator for a little while longer. R. Daneel Olivaw May 2014 #69

Powerful! K&R Jefferson23 May 2014 #24

A real life. All the best to Elizabeth Warren, whatever she decides to do. KnR Hekate May 2014 #29

Elizabeth Warren. From her heart to ours. JDPriestly May 2014 #36

Been There. Done That yellowwoodII May 2014 #42

Elizabeth Warren is my hero! AllyCat May 2014 #43

That's a powerful message. Hoyt May 2014 #53

That is beautiful - thanks for posting. (nt) scarletwoman May 2014 #54

The truth hurts over time. There are reasons why the suicide rate is up among middle aged women. n/t freshwest May 2014 #68

K & R AzDar May 2014 #70

I recognized the story from the first chapter of her book as I just started reading it davidpdx May 2014 #72

K&R. Well said. Overseas May 2014 #78

mysogynistpublicans father founding May 2014 #79

Which mom hasn't been there? And how many will give up their lives for a niece? merrily May 2014 #82

And people wonder why I want her to be president.... daleanime May 2014 #83

Magnificent. K&R myrna minx May 2014 #85

Inevitability yellowwoodII May 2014 #88