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merrily

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94. Being from Massachusetts, I usually think of Warren and Markey as "my" Senators or "our" Senators,
Sun Apr 26, 2015, 10:16 AM
Apr 2015

meaning by "our," the people of Massachusetts. However, I do believe both of them try their best to represent the interests of Americans in general, as well the interests of Massachusetts in particular. (Markey is especially good on environment, as Kennedy was especially good on health centers and other affordable health care issues.)

Being America's Senator is a big job for any one or two or three people. So, the job for all of us is to get more Senators like Warren and Sanders elected and stop settling for excuses about why that can't possibly happen. Those excuses are simply falsehoods designed to get us to settle docilely.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12777036


Reject those excuses for what they are and get your own Warrens. While that is primarily your responsibility, Massachusetts is always happy to pitch in for leftists.

Meanwhile, if y'all want to glom onto one or more Senators that a really blue populace elects, I'll guess we in Massachusetts will just have to allow the rest of you to benefit from our resolve and our work. Sigh.



Notice: This entire post is sarcasm in style, but the sentiment about working to elect more Warrens is sincere and so is my offer to help.

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I'm first Autumn Apr 2015 #1
I would like to add SamKnause Apr 2015 #2
Agree! MissDeeds Apr 2015 #18
Same appalachiablue Apr 2015 #28
Yep. Thespian2 Apr 2015 #68
here, here, sam. roguevalley Apr 2015 #70
Yes!! nt Duval Apr 2015 #99
When does she offiicially start her campaign for 2016? misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #3
She's not running. When does the one officially running for 2016 start weighing in on these current Autumn Apr 2015 #13
Lol, great reply. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #19
My questin was serious. I think any Democrat running for President would be interested Autumn Apr 2015 #20
I know and I agree. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #50
Her silence on this speaks volumes. Autumn Apr 2015 #59
Doesn't it tho! Plucketeer Apr 2015 #95
She is already attacking what she should be attacking. She is attacking programs, policies, rhett o rick Apr 2015 #52
I fully appreciate Warren fredamae Apr 2015 #4
actually, the title "America's Senator" was bestowed on Bernie cali Apr 2015 #5
i thought it was robert byrd JI7 Apr 2015 #17
it comes from Thom Hartmann's Brunch with Bernie show cali Apr 2015 #23
It does. Thom also sometimes calls Mike Papantonio 'America's Lawyer'. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #30
Pap is amazing! Love listening to him, especially when he talks to Republicans. cui bono Apr 2015 #47
He's a real firebrand, we need more. And Pap's program title, 'Ring of Fire' is perfect! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #62
K/R hifiguy Apr 2015 #6
I like her. PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #7
Lioness of the senate! NCarolinawoman Apr 2015 #8
Hear her roar! L0oniX Apr 2015 #12
Ted got his seat back! radiclib Apr 2015 #29
That's good! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #31
It's really lovely how no one felt the need to come in and take a huge, stupid dump in this thread Number23 Apr 2015 #72
I love you. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #86
I agree Andy823 Apr 2015 #104
Now more than ever we need Senators like her and Bernie Sanders, Sherrod Brown sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #9
KR17 Octafish Apr 2015 #10
K & R L0oniX Apr 2015 #11
My sig line says it all. zeemike Apr 2015 #14
Mine too! RiverLover Apr 2015 #33
That is a GREAT meme - "America's Senator." calimary Apr 2015 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Apr 2015 #16
love warren. powerful and powerful voice. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #21
Elizabeth!! AzDar Apr 2015 #22
I usually don't participate in these appreciation threads, Curmudgeoness Apr 2015 #24
That makes two of us Jack Rabbit Apr 2015 #34
Three of us-- they're usually personality cult/Kewl Kids Klub exercises carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #43
She needs a huge amount of support right now. The smear campaign against her began a few sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #89
I so bad wish she could debate Hillary. Let Hillary know where she is way off base. nt Logical Apr 2015 #25
Yep. SusanCalvin Apr 2015 #51
Bernie would be amazing. He tells it like it is. nt Logical Apr 2015 #63
Unless the debate format were more useful than it usually is, it wouldn't matter. winter is coming Apr 2015 #66
Ain't that the sad truth? nt SusanCalvin Apr 2015 #93
Oh Hell yes!!! MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #26
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #27
AGREE dpatbrown Apr 2015 #46
She doesn't back down. That's why we like her. pa28 Apr 2015 #32
But remember what LARRY told her, 'Insiders understand the one unbreakable rule, they appalachiablue Apr 2015 #65
Someone we can actually believe in. jalan48 Apr 2015 #35
I'm with you Jack, and with Senator Warren! Martin Eden Apr 2015 #36
I'm with her on this ann--- Apr 2015 #37
He's unleashed his inner asshole... in a big way. SMC22307 Apr 2015 #40
DURec for Warren. bvar22 Apr 2015 #38
That's the truth. A real Democrat! Sometimes I think we're going extinct- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #103
Thanks Jack Rabbit! It's so GOOD to know so many of us are grateful for Warren & realize RiverLover Apr 2015 #39
Thank you, Elizabeth. democrank Apr 2015 #41
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You Elizabeth !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #42
I am very thankful for her support of the people in the 99%. jwirr Apr 2015 #44
Yup! SoapBox Apr 2015 #45
Remember when Obama said he was "against" Citizens United??? blkmusclmachine Apr 2015 #48
Thankfully she is not afraid to speak truth to power. cui bono Apr 2015 #49
K/R cantbeserious Apr 2015 #53
She is changing the conversation whether she runs or not. She is a leader in the Populist Movement. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #54
K&R nenagh Apr 2015 #55
K&R Grey Apr 2015 #56
Thank you for all your work spike91nz Apr 2015 #57
In case you've missed it, check out DU's 'Elizabeth Warren Group' forum~ RiverLover Apr 2015 #58
Brave lady Jean Genie Apr 2015 #60
Warren rocks! Utopian Leftist Apr 2015 #61
Robert Kennedy as Senator was outspoken for the interests of the 99 Percent Art_from_Ark Apr 2015 #88
Count me in. diabeticman Apr 2015 #64
Love her! n/t zappaman Apr 2015 #67
k&r lordsummerisle Apr 2015 #69
k/r 840high Apr 2015 #71
Kicked and recommended Auggie Apr 2015 #73
Absolutely! Love Elizabeth! CTyankee Apr 2015 #74
I treasure her. She is my inspiration. CTyankee Apr 2015 #75
I really wish that Elizabeth Warren runs for president Joe Turner Apr 2015 #76
She's smart, tough, courageous. One of the Senate's best, one of the country's best emulatorloo Apr 2015 #77
Senator Warren, please run for President! Red Oak Apr 2015 #78
Love Elizabeth Warren! democrat2thecore Apr 2015 #79
Kick! She is an amazing woman! nt Logical Apr 2015 #80
Whether or not she runs for president, she reminds us what the candidate SHOULD be like. NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #81
Senator Warren speaks for me on TPP and fast track and ... Larkspur Apr 2015 #82
Oh yeah. 99Forever Apr 2015 #83
k&r (n/t) a2liberal Apr 2015 #84
Elizabeth Warren sounded the clarion call for economic reform *years* before she was a politician. myrna minx Apr 2015 #85
She is a GREAT Champion burrowowl Apr 2015 #87
Thank you Senator Warren! Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #90
kick midnight Apr 2015 #91
k&r The Wizard Apr 2015 #92
Being from Massachusetts, I usually think of Warren and Markey as "my" Senators or "our" Senators, merrily Apr 2015 #94
Well, merrily, I hope you don't mind if a kinda borrow Senator Warren now and then Jack Rabbit Apr 2015 #101
As I said, the post was sarcastic, except for certain parts. There is no reason that merrily Apr 2015 #102
K&R Thank you Senator Warren. raouldukelives Apr 2015 #96
Warren is a good Senator Andy823 Apr 2015 #97
Admiration and gratitude! nt Duval Apr 2015 #98
She is a national treasure! Maineman Apr 2015 #100
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