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NanceGreggs

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69. Yes, Manny, they are different roles.

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 06:46 PM

Nov 2014

Liaison: a person who helps organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each other

Emissary: a person who is sent on a mission to represent another person or organization

(Merriam-Webster dictionary)

And yes, "liberals" and "liberal organizations" are different things. "Liberals" are individuals who share certain ideals and principles. "Liberal Organizations" are just that - organizations - composed of individuals who have formally banded together, usually with specific goals in mind.

For example, there is a difference between liaising with individual kids who play baseball and liaising with Little League International.

There are also organizations that are seen as “liberal organizations” in that they share common principles/goals with liberal Democrats – i.e. environmental protection groups, organizations devoted to fair voting practices – who are not affiliated with any political party.

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So Elizabeth Warren's getting a title to match the reality [View all] MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 OP

Yeah-then the DSCC fredamae Nov 2014 #1

Whatever you think about Tester pscot Nov 2014 #17

Looks like she's being used as a tool for the establishment... NiceTryGuy Nov 2014 #2

Possibly true, but it hardly matters MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #7

I don't think you understand how being pulled into the establishment works... NiceTryGuy Nov 2014 #8

I think I do, but MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #10

Agree Mnpaul Nov 2014 #51

I worry about Warren. I like her tremendously and have followed her for many years Wella Nov 2014 #53

Really? sheshe2 Nov 2014 #59

You're pretty naive, aren't you. Wella Nov 2014 #61

Not sure what your reply has to do with what was said. nt mattclearing Nov 2014 #62

I don't think you have read her book: A Fighting Chance. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #55

I suspect less than admirable intentions too, but EW seems... polichick Nov 2014 #18

And sometimes a cigar is just a cigar pscot Nov 2014 #19

You sure don't give our first woman sheshe2 Nov 2014 #21

She's not a queen... NiceTryGuy Nov 2014 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Nov 2014 #56

Sheshe2, I listen to a lot of what you say F4lconF16 Nov 2014 #64

Have you read her book A Fighting Chance. I suspect not. It will probably put your mind to rest. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #57

I agree....a tool by the establishment TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #26

How can any Democrat hate her? I don't! hrmjustin Nov 2014 #3

the attempt to pretend democrats are divided continues arely staircase Nov 2014 #9

Yes, it certainly does. NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #31

Paid disruptors, no doubt. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #34

I've never bought into ... NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #36

Why do you think Senate leadership appointed MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #38

Of course we're not all on the same page. NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #41

When was the last time you recall MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #42

... NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #46

Actually, that's exactly what it is MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #47

You are implying ... NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #52

Are you claiming that "emissary" and "liaison" have MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #68

Yes, Manny, they are different roles. NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #69

"I'm not the one complaining about centrists, red state Dems, blue dogs, Third Wayers, ..." Scuba Nov 2014 #65

That's right, I sure am not. NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #70

Nordstrom's says they're better off without some customers. Similarly, the Democratic Party ... Scuba Nov 2014 #71

Well, good luck ... NanceGreggs Nov 2014 #73

Nah, they're not in the party. joshcryer Nov 2014 #63

I don't know what real world you live in, but the VOTERS are the real world, and in my real world, sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #44

They don't Andy823 Nov 2014 #11

That's mean. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Nov 2014 #4

I've been getting some pretty strong gut feelings for a few Cleita Nov 2014 #5

She's in the top 5 of most important figures in the Democratic Party. Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #6

And she is being trashed on this thread,Ykcutnek. sheshe2 Nov 2014 #60

well somebody has to serve the tea and cookies eh? nt msongs Nov 2014 #12

It's Interesting How Many Are Uncomfortable With FDR Democrats... WillyT Nov 2014 #14

And to you, WillyT! MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #15

^^^THIS^^^ L0oniX Nov 2014 #32

Exactly right, Willy. I am an FDR Democrat and I think we are going to see that from more and more sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #45

Agreed that we should help out. Baitball Blogger Nov 2014 #16

Manny, my fear is that some other parallel universe gets to have President Warren tclambert Nov 2014 #20

Think of how people felt in 1932. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #22

Actually I think the voters thought this out very intelligently this time. They sent the message 'we sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #48

This old deaniac madokie Nov 2014 #23

I hope you're right, Manny, and that this position turns out to be substantive . . . markpkessinger Nov 2014 #24

Remember, Reid appointed her to the banking committee MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #25

And he created this opportunity for her, too. But way too many DUers call Reid a fogey who MADem Nov 2014 #27

I've learned to like Reid MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #28

Well, you're an exception to the rule in this venue. MADem Nov 2014 #29

Good point . . . markpkessinger Nov 2014 #30

It's beginning to sound like Reid said "awww, $&@^ it" MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #33

My thoughts on Harry Oilwellian Nov 2014 #35

Agreed. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #37

Huh...I haven't seen that story before Oilwellian Nov 2014 #40

good points G_j Nov 2014 #39

It's comforting to think Oilwellian Nov 2014 #43

If you read her book, you will learn that Harry Reid has picked Elizabeth Warren for an important JDPriestly Nov 2014 #58

Got some people freaking out. Rex Nov 2014 #50

K&R. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #54

K & R davidpdx Nov 2014 #66

Remus dislikes when one uses the third person in referencing one's self. nt Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #67

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