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124. Brooks: "Please don't throw us in that briar patch, Democrats!"

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Tue Dec 16, 2014, 09:57 PM

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NYT Op-ed: Warren Can Win [View all] RiverLover Dec 2014 OP

Of course she can. She's our best chance of not only winning, but of changing the system. Scuba Dec 2014 #1

Yep... Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #2

So anyone who votes for our candidate in November, if it isnt Warren, is 3rd way? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #102

What does your post even mean? I understood what she said. nm rhett o rick Dec 2014 #122

i mistakenly responded to OP when I was responding to this NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #135

Not sarcasm. Maybe just misunderstanding? Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #134

Besides, if we can't change the system, anyway, what is the point of winning? Enthusiast Dec 2014 #18

+ Infinity Octafish Dec 2014 #28

The illegitimate Madmiddle Dec 2014 #3

Is your plan to curl up and die? Just curious. truebluegreen Dec 2014 #5

Good post. Thanks~ RiverLover Dec 2014 #6

Spot-on post... beerandjesus Dec 2014 #10

Fantastic analysis. Ed Suspicious Dec 2014 #14

Rick Santorum comes off as a religious nut case. That's why he had no support last time. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #19

The problem is.... daleanime Dec 2014 #23

The problem is that to find the, "crazy inflammatory things" you'd have to Google... genwah Dec 2014 #112

Wow. Never thought I'd see a Rick Santorum post so full of praise for him on DU. BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #29

The point was being realistic, not praising Santorum. djean111 Dec 2014 #35

Then you and I read the post differently. When you write: BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #39

I really would have thought it better to assess possible opponents' strengths as they may be djean111 Dec 2014 #41

My apologies. I thought you meant "DLC". It's early on the west coast. That said, BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #43

You're right, I was praising him. beerandjesus Dec 2014 #46

Yes. I know I'm correct about you. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #61

That's precisely the sort of arrogance that loses elections. beerandjesus Dec 2014 #67

Have a gander at my sig. If we lose elections, it's not because I'm too lazy or too privileged or BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #71

You point to "Don't Blame Me, I Voted Democrat" as evidence of humility? beerandjesus Dec 2014 #75

Oh no, I read your post, and yes, I see your point pretty clearly. Not surprised you'd BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #78

God, you're mean-spirited beerandjesus Dec 2014 #80

I apologize if I came across mean-spirited. That wasn't my intention...at least, not in my last post BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #92

Apology accepted... beerandjesus Dec 2014 #97

I'm one of the other posters who read you post. bvar22 Dec 2014 #110

Thanks! beerandjesus Dec 2014 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author reimaginethis Dec 2014 #126

Thank you. beerandjesus Dec 2014 #47

I feel the same about Rand Paul nxylas Dec 2014 #107

Yes, and it's not just his anti-war stance. beerandjesus Dec 2014 #108

The GOP is the party of war. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #131

You're totally right about that, unequivocally. beerandjesus Dec 2014 #133

While I agree with much of what you have written ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #54

And aint that scary as hell! NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #104

I think assuming Hillary is a shoe-in is a big mistake by dem leadership. CrispyQ Dec 2014 #66

Well said, but the phrase "David Brooks is right" kinda made me throw up a little in my mouth. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #100

Me too--hence the allusion to blind squirrels. truebluegreen Dec 2014 #109

Yeah, but we're supposed to hate the alternative. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #125

Someone as "pure"... what? Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #17

I want an FDR Democrat in office hueymahl Dec 2014 #4

Me too hueymahl! And we can't forget about Teddy Roosevelt... RiverLover Dec 2014 #7

Beautifully said RiverLover --- AikidoSoul Dec 2014 #98

Bernie Sanders is who will run and is as close to FDR as you can get, for now. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #105

"The people who will claim he is a Socialist" brooklynite Dec 2014 #111

Yeah, that is my point. we are ALL socialists NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #114

No - almost none of us are... brooklynite Dec 2014 #117

i dont have the energy for this NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #118

You come up with your own definition for "socialist" and are too tired to explain what you mean? brooklynite Dec 2014 #119

It's time for the Dems to make a bold move and Warren would be it. Vinca Dec 2014 #8

You're joking, right? BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #31

That's true. Check out this WSJ article trying to fight GOPrs going w/ EW~ RiverLover Dec 2014 #38

No, they don't. Right-wing Republicans are not secretly populist liberals in disguise. NYC Liberal Dec 2014 #73

And if they say something or think something along those lines, fox will straighten them out NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #106

Sorry, that will NEVER happen, mountain grammy Dec 2014 #101

I will campaign for Warren. I would vote for Warren. I will stay home for Hillary. It's that simple. Katashi_itto Dec 2014 #9

If Hillary wins the general election, we still lose. Hoppy Dec 2014 #11

Yeah, we would. djean111 Dec 2014 #13

Yes, I agree, I have written exactly that before. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2014 #15

Hillary Should Join The Republican Party billhicks76 Dec 2014 #130

File this under "No shit, Sherlock." Ed Suspicious Dec 2014 #12

My ideal scenario DFW Dec 2014 #16

You think Hilary will have enough coat tails to recapture the Senate? Indydem Dec 2014 #25

Do you think President Obama won't campaign for SoS Clinton should she be the nominee? BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #34

Everytime someone bandies about the term "extreme left" truebluegreen Dec 2014 #57

Good for you. I stand by my post. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #60

Good for you. Say hi the rest of the folks at Third Way HQ LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #79

So if you don't consider yourself "the left" who are you? rhett o rick Dec 2014 #123

I still am not sure Hillary will run. What makes you bring her up? I didn't. DFW Dec 2014 #45

Yes, Barney Frank nailed it.. I miss him in the Congress. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #103

So do I DFW Dec 2014 #128

Sure she can... and I'm sure David Brooks the author ( a raging conservative) OKNancy Dec 2014 #20

I read comments to this waiting for someone to point that out. Brooks has an agenda here. stevenleser Dec 2014 #21

wow ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #56

"remind me again how "progressives" always hold their noses and vote" LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #81

Se posts #9 and 25. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #85

For a poster who claimed he was statistical guru because he googled LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #89

Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #94

Yes, you know more than me because you think two individuals refute LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #95

+1 I like logic. good posts, thank you. nt RiverLover Dec 2014 #121

Can you believe this fake outrage? Rex Dec 2014 #129

People have gone nuts with this. stevenleser Dec 2014 #83

Scary, huh? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #88

"Brooks frequently seems more sympathetic toward Obama than the liberal Paul Krugman." RiverLover Dec 2014 #22

LOL - drag out a five year old column to prove what? that he is reasonable? OKNancy Dec 2014 #24

Yep. And yet it's strange that some on this thread not only support Brooks but Rick "blah people" BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #36

I think its great Brooks reaches conservatives & could win some over for us. RiverLover Dec 2014 #40

You have GOT to be kidding me. Barring an economic catastrophe that Cons know Dems are best at BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #42

The WSJ is worried about the right defecting to EW, which is GOOD. RiverLover Dec 2014 #49

"luckily not all rethugs are idiots." No. But the majority of them are. BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #59

I don't think Warren is particularly Liberal LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #82

I'm sorry to admit that your analysis scares the crap out of me AikidoSoul Dec 2014 #99

If it's any consolation, I hope I'm wrong, too. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #115

What do you suppose will be next? greatauntoftriplets Dec 2014 #44

I don't read it as praise for EW I see it as a warning.. to the conservatives Autumn Dec 2014 #52

In a smart USA she could. But we have a dumb USA. Auggie Dec 2014 #26

posting a David Brooks column Enrique Dec 2014 #27

Smacks of an ulterior motive. There are TWO posts that even praise Rick "blah people" Santorum BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #37

Sounds like I scored the Post Of the Day! beerandjesus Dec 2014 #48

I found this part interesting. BKH70041 Dec 2014 #30

Hillary lost the primary last time. I expect she will lose a 2nd time. L0oniX Dec 2014 #32

Warren is getting great free advertising. NCTraveler Dec 2014 #33

Sorry, friends, I read this very differently. sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #50

I wish somebody other than that schmuck David Brooks had written this. (nt) Paladin Dec 2014 #51

that's exactly why she can't be *allowed* to ... MisterP Dec 2014 #53

And that scares me... shanti Dec 2014 #113

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #55

66 recs for a conservative op ed. joshcryer Dec 2014 #58

Makes you wonder, doesn't it, Josh? eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #62

Better Believe It! joshcryer Dec 2014 #63

Take a look at the monikers of some BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #64

Worse is how he frames Warren as "emotional." joshcryer Dec 2014 #65

It's Brooks' way of lifting Senator Warren up (in order to vilify HRC) and then dropping her hard BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #68

I count a dozen conservative articles on Warren vs Clinton today. joshcryer Dec 2014 #70

In the meantime...71 rec's for this p.o.s. Right-winger's article by DUers...*sigh* BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #87

I just added my rec. I think it is up to 74. Vattel Dec 2014 #96

How nice of you to share. BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author reimaginethis Dec 2014 #127

Well, I've been a member for longer than that. You just signed up when? Oh yeah. 2014. BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #136

Well said. nt Bobbie Jo Dec 2014 #137

Some here know his work and are capable of seeing exactly what this op ed of his is. Autumn Dec 2014 #69

So he could frame Warren as emotional and combative? joshcryer Dec 2014 #72

Oh, Autumn, pal...it's not as if you're the only one with a brain on this site. We know BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #74

Well BlueCaliDem, pal... I guess it's a matter of perception. Autumn Dec 2014 #76

Yeah...okay. Whatever you say, friend. BlueCaliDem Dec 2014 #77

Positive Warren coverage always gives the conservadems a sad LondonReign2 Dec 2014 #84

Nothing positive about that op ed. joshcryer Dec 2014 #90

Hahaha! beerandjesus Dec 2014 #91

I can't help wondering Newest Reality Dec 2014 #86

"Sen. David Vitter teams with Democrat Elizabeth Warren to fight spending bill" ucrdem Dec 2014 #93

Brooks: "Please don't throw us in that briar patch, Democrats!" Recursion Dec 2014 #124

Boston pundit thinks Liz would be tough foe against Bush & Romney in GE as well RiverLover Dec 2014 #132