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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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84. You know what progressive "purity" is?

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 08:28 PM

Nov 2014

Nationalization of most major industry. Not just higher minimum incomes, but 'maximum incomes' through extremely high top marginal rates. Kicking the vultures out of commodities trading, and verifying that those buying commodities are going to USE them, not just run up the price for nice market gains. Ending private prisons. And end to coal and nuclear power, no more oil wells, no more gas fracking. Refusing to pay a dime of public funds toward private schools. Public housing, public cafeterias, public clinics. National single payer that covers everything - teeth, eyes, feet, whatever.

There's your 'purity'. And not getting that will not hurt Elizabeth Warren. Because for all the people who shout 'purity' to the Heavens, progressives never demand anywhere near purity. They just want honesty, integrity, and politicians who actually put the needs of the public before their own wealth and power. And they'll settle for far less than that.

There is no 'altar of liberal/progressive purity' other than in the minds of people who are being insulting to progressives.

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Breaking: Elizabeth Warren Gets Senate Democratic Leadership Spot - HuffPo [View all] WillyT Nov 2014 OP

I hope this is good news. oldandhappy Nov 2014 #1

I agree. But I think she will always speak out. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #77

I'm confident she will do just that......perhaps louder than ever. nc4bo Nov 2014 #93

I'd like to be hopeful Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #2

Completely agree LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #9

If she is that easily controlled and manipulated by corporatists, I would rather find out now than pampango Nov 2014 #28

Is it her they're trying to control, or us? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #78

When I read it, I felt they were trying to control both... Stellar Nov 2014 #106

My thinking too.. we shall observe closely... n/t 2banon Nov 2014 #109

good point. indeed, something to watch closely. 2banon Nov 2014 #107

"Get her out of the way" was the first reason that came to my mind as well. Nay Nov 2014 #10

Yep..Me too� We shall soon see. midnight Nov 2014 #44

"Vichy Dems" Brigid Nov 2014 #100

glad to see it catch on.. 2banon Nov 2014 #110

"Vichy Dems" heaven05 Nov 2014 #35

Getting out of the way of a race she doesn't want to run? brooklynite Nov 2014 #51

The Vichy dems may not think she is serious about not running, or Nay Nov 2014 #117

keep your enemies close? swilton Nov 2014 #55

and us... 2banon Nov 2014 #111

I agree. I think it is a way to marginalize her while..... Bonhomme Richard Nov 2014 #75

They'll put her in a basement janitor closet office when it becomes clear, Zorra Nov 2014 #3

"And the Republicans rigged it!" ~Elizabeth Warren n/t ReRe Nov 2014 #48

I have to laugh upaloopa Nov 2014 #4

And Reid shores up his support to continue.. kentuck Nov 2014 #5

so basically she's assistant to the regional manager? unblock Nov 2014 #6

Right on! skippy66 Nov 2014 #7

Yes, skipp66. Duval Nov 2014 #41

She is an asset, and I'm not getting all the sour cynicism either. whathehell Nov 2014 #61

Transparent Political PR to soothe the left. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #8

"we've created you a "leadership" position, now go sit down and shut the fuck up." notrightatall Nov 2014 #11

I think she's way too smart to accept a faux job. n/t whathehell Nov 2014 #115

A reason for Hope? fredamae Nov 2014 #12

So am I - she is one of us at least. A couple of days ago we on DU were yelling about needing new jwirr Nov 2014 #19

I'm not too fussy fredamae Nov 2014 #27

All of them sound good to me. jwirr Nov 2014 #29

Me Too !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #32

Truly Incredible to scroll thru the comments here. Plucketeer Nov 2014 #42

Because we are REALISTS who care Demeter Nov 2014 #46

So given that Warren is taking the position mythology Nov 2014 #53

While you are welcome to express your opinion here, kindly keep yourself off mine Demeter Nov 2014 #67

Good post. Andy823 Nov 2014 #57

Thank you! Great post. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #65

"Why do you folks still hang out here??????? " Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #79

I understand you Plucketeer Nov 2014 #83

Well said Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2014 #89

We have a "special" job for you on level F. GoneFishin Nov 2014 #13

Yep. antiquie Nov 2014 #15

Reading 9 of the first 10 comments ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #14

Yup (nt) Recursion Nov 2014 #16

I'd like her at the grownup's table. ~ nt antiquie Nov 2014 #17

At the head of it sounds good. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #80

Nailed it... SidDithers Nov 2014 #20

thank you! Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #22

I figured it would be that way before I even clicked on the thread... Spazito Nov 2014 #24

Ditto Iliyah Nov 2014 #36

I truly hope heaven05 Nov 2014 #37

More of a case of "once burnt, twice shy" zipplewrath Nov 2014 #45

Question ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #59

You might want to restate zipplewrath Nov 2014 #91

By taking this position she'd be a single lonely Deny and Shred Nov 2014 #69

But to hear one DUer tell it ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #71

Who has the power? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #81

Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #101

good. we need her voice. DCBob Nov 2014 #18

"I'm the under assistant, west coast promotion man" badtoworse Nov 2014 #21

Why do I feel this is too little too late? Vinca Nov 2014 #23

The policy on Keystone pipeline had better be JEB Nov 2014 #25

Keystone Central Scruitinizer Nov 2014 #50

If this is co-opting KT2000 Nov 2014 #26

Hope she makes it work.... /nt think Nov 2014 #30

Big rec! progressoid Nov 2014 #31

How will this affect her run for President? Dawgs Nov 2014 #33

I think it can go either way ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #40

You know what progressive "purity" is? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #84

That is one description of progressive "purity" ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #103

Well Said Sir! Spot fracking on! 2banon Nov 2014 #113

She doesn't want to run...but keep dreaming brooklynite Nov 2014 #52

Not a dream..she's running. Dawgs Nov 2014 #58

I have no objection at all if she runs... brooklynite Nov 2014 #62

"I've had up close time with her and you haven't." Dawgs Nov 2014 #63

So, she confided this to you? You must be a very good friend of hers. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #68

I didn't say she told me. n/t Dawgs Nov 2014 #99

WOW -- the Democratic Party did something RIGHT!!! Martin Eden Nov 2014 #34

If anyone believes you can put Elizabeth in a corner florida08 Nov 2014 #38

Corporate media will try to hide her and at the same time trash her Iliyah Nov 2014 #39

Since when does a seat at the table equal a basement janitor closet? longship Nov 2014 #43

Since we've closely observed Harry Reid, lo, these many years Demeter Nov 2014 #47

Policy advisor Central Scruitinizer Nov 2014 #49

K&R ReRe Nov 2014 #54

This is reason for some cautious optimism. hifiguy Nov 2014 #56

A new approach - TBF Nov 2014 #60

In the old days THIS was recognizes as inviting a person into the tent so HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #64

It's a start Kalidurga Nov 2014 #66

Of what? HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #70

Very good. blue neen Nov 2014 #72

She is perfect for this position. Marie Marie Nov 2014 #73

The only way to get me to shut up about Warren for President is if she takes over Harry's job. jillan Nov 2014 #74

Anything to make sure she does not run in 2016. Helen Borg Nov 2014 #76

I wonder how long it'll be before her current ardent supporters toss her under the bus? baldguy Nov 2014 #82

If you're an 'ardent supporter' and think those of her, I'd hate to see people who don't like her. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #85

Has she recommitted to staying in the Senate? Seems likely Reid would want her to. polichick Nov 2014 #86

It' quite interesting that the Dem Party had to CREATE a position for a voice for progressives. NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #87

Outstanding Point !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #88

It jumped out at me as I read this NorthCarolina Nov 2014 #92

Great Catch !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #96

Exactly. It's a worrisome thing that they would even word it like that. nt Nay Nov 2014 #119

They saw her as a threat to the status quo scarystuffyo Nov 2014 #90

And in other news LuvLoogie Nov 2014 #94

K&R nt myrna minx Nov 2014 #95

a roman saying DonCoquixote Nov 2014 #97

Sorry, Liz is too good for this...... TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #98

If this is being done in order to silence Elizabeth Warren . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #102

Thank you -- way too much underestimating of Elizabeth Warren here. n/t whathehell Nov 2014 #116

I don't think many of us underestimate Warren; we are just aware of the Nay Nov 2014 #118

I understand the difference.. whathehell Nov 2014 #120

She's such a third way corporate blue dog! IronLionZion Nov 2014 #104

Well, Good then. 2banon Nov 2014 #105

It is amazing how someone can be so applauded until she gets a promotion mfcorey1 Nov 2014 #108

YAY!! KICK! and rec #140. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2014 #112

Good. Warren DeMontague Nov 2014 #114

Klobuchar got an appointment also and she is hard core Blue Dog glinda Nov 2014 #121

I can't wait until Warren breaks the news about running for president! NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #122

Uh, oh... AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #123