Elizabeth Warren: Traitor!

[MannyGoldstein]

So the querulous Senator from Massachusetts, the allegedly-Liberal doyenne of The Left, co-sponsored a bill with Tom Coburn today.

Apparently, the duo think that America's Bankers haven't suffered enough: they want our government bureaucrats to fully disclose the terms of any settlements with corporations for so-called "wrongdoing". She says they want to, and I quote:

"shut down back-room deal-making and ensure that Congress, citizens and watchdog groups can hold regulatory agencies accountable for strong and effective enforcement."

Her words!

And, worst of all, she's counting on Democrats not knowing her little secret, but those of us in the know, know better: Coburn is a Republican!

Traitor!

Fellow Democrats, Warren's actions once again show us why Americans need Hillary Clinton as our next president, and soon! Hillary will never, ever fall for the Republican trick of disclosing the terms of settlements with corporations! Hillary knows how important it is to keep these things secret, particularly for big donors.

In fact, if I know Hillary, she'll fight like the Warrior Goddess that she is to increase privacy for America's corporate so-called "wrongdoers"!

So, my Fire-bagging friends... are you Ready For Hillary yet?*

Jump on in, the water's great!**

Regards,

Third-Way Manny


*Everyone else is, so we don't actually need your help, of course, but we just want to make sure that you're not left behind.

**OK, it's a little polluted with caustic tar sands, but those people gave us big money and it'll wash off after some vigorous scrubbing with turpentine so stop whining already.

[ProSense]

1. Elizabeth Warren

rocks:

Sen. Warren Praises New CFPB Mortgage Rules that Make Families, Economy Safer

Jan 7, 2014

Video of Senator Warren’s Remarks Available Here

Text of Senator Warren’s Remarks Available Here

WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks delivered on the floor of the Senate this afternoon, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new mortgage rules, which will go into effect on Friday, January 10.

Under the new rules, a lender must determine that a borrower has the ability to repay a mortgage before issuing the loan. The rules will also prohibit brokers from being paid by lenders to steer customers into higher-cost loans and strengthen the mortgage market by improving mortgage servicing practices.

"Thanks to the consumer agency's new rules, families will be safer, pension funds and other investors will be safer, and our whole economy will be safer," Senator Warren said in her remarks. "And the rules will reshape the mortgage market for the better. They will give people a better chance to buy homes and a better chance to keep those homes, and they will force mortgage lenders and servicers to compete by offering better rates and customer service, not by tricking and trapping people. These rules will help markets work better, and they will reduce the risk that the economy will crash again."

Senator Warren highlighted the success the CFPB already has had helping consumers, including returning more than $3 billion to consumers who were cheated and resolving tens of thousands of complaints against financial institutions. The new mortgage rules will affect millions of families who own or plan to purchase a home.

"The consumer bureau's new mortgage rules show once again that government can fix problems," said Senator Warren. "Sure, we have to work hard, we have to fight against those who benefit from the broken system, and we have to stick with it even when the odds are against us. But when we do those things, real change is possible in this country. We're seeing that up close this week."

For more information about the new mortgage rules, a fact sheet is available at the CFPB's website here.

http://www.warren.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=309

[Aerows]

2. What should I do to get *Ready for Hillary*?

Should I build a bunker and stock supplies, maybe get some flashlights and drinking water?

[Liberal Veteran]

4. Duct tape and plastic sheeting. Always.

[Aerows]

7. !!!!

I knew I was forgetting something

[madokie]

13. Don't forget the canned corn and beans

can't live long without those you know

[msanthrope]

17. And the Beano. You don't want to live in a duct-taped room without that. nt

[Aerows]

43. Pass the air freshener, please! n/t

[AikidoSoul]

82. Am eating beans right now and

thank God we're not duct taped into this place.

When eating beans, beano is good, but it you have seconds, bottled oxygen may be necessary.

[msanthrope]

5. Get raccoon repellent!!

(Sorry...you know I'm not making fun of you, right? I truly hope you are well.)

[Aerows]

10. I'm better

And yes, raccoon repellant is first on my list these days

I have to go tomorrow for another shot. Nothing could possibly be worse than the first episode, though. This time it will just be in the arm.

[msanthrope]

14. Shoot that rabid little fucker. nt

[Aerows]

16. If I see it again anywhere near me, I swear to heaven

I will beat it to death. You do NOT want to get a rabies vaccine injected into a wound, much less the back of your freaking hand.

Oh, and my father is on the look out for it. They live close by, so if I see it, he can come shoot the damn thing. it's on my right hand which is still swollen and has a big bandage on it, so the only thing I could do is club it to death, but I'd probably enjoy that.

[msanthrope]

18. You get bit a third time, you'd best sell your story to The Daily Mail or News of the World....nt

[Aerows]

20. No need

I'm so wary I am not even going outside (except to take the trash out last night, and I was careful as hell). If I see it, I'm hitting it with a can of hornet spray and calling my dad to come shoot it.

[MannyGoldstein]

21. Ixnay on the eatingbay

One of the few situations where I approve of gunplay, check out Act One here:

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/319/transcript

Breaking character,

First-Way Manny

[Aerows]

22. I have a can of 25 ft. Hornet spray that I take with me if I go outside.

It's like bear spray.

[Half-Century Man]

32. Stadium horn.

one of the 110 + decibel ones. Fire it in his furry face as 10 feet.

[Aerows]

26. That's EXACTLY what happened to me

My god. They didn't think it was an emergency, until I called the Department of Health. WTF is wrong with people? Getting bit by a raccoon is no joke!

[MannyGoldstein]

37. It's not a joke at all!

Sorry if I offended!

It's a huge deal. When I read that your local hospital blew it off... I was amazed.

[delrem]

39. Look, no matter how you might *want* to, don't bite anyone for awhile. OK?

uh... well.... just in my own boneheaded way, sayin'...

[Aerows]

42. Ha ha

I'm getting the shot series. I think the worst is behind me beyond just getting the next 4 injections of the next month.

[Cali_Democrat]

6. No

You should get ready to vote for the candidate YOU think is best.

[840high]

30. + a million

[mimi85]

35. + a jillion

[MannyGoldstein]

9. Yes! We must prepare for the inevitable revenge attacks

from Warren's faithful raccoon troops! They are out in force already, targeting the infidel!

[Aerows]

11. Oh no, not raccoons

Even they won't keep me from the polls in 2014, though .

[n2doc]

23. You had better hope they aren't Japanese Raccoons....

[MannyGoldstein]

38. That's them! Warren's army of Flying Hell-Raccoons with

enormous inflatable naughty bits!

They're all over the Massachusetts countryside, keeping us in line... Need help... Somebody help... Please...

[Liberal Veteran]

25. I've already been targeted. My cats were not amused.

[Aerows]

34. I got bitten

I'm going through the joys of a full rabies vaccination.

[lonestarnot]

45. Holy crap. Did it just run upon you and bite you?

[Aerows]

50. I have a whole saga.

These are wild, two of them rushed the back door earlier this month, this was a juvenile. A lady in the neighborhood is feeding them, and they became extremely aggressive. I don't hate them, I just hate the fact that they have become whacked out and have no fear of humans including biting people when you go outside.

[lonestarnot]

53. I'm sure sorry you're having to go through that shot crap, but there's no alternative. Heal soon.

[Aerows]

54. I wish people would realize that they are cute for about the first time you feed them

Then they expect it, and become extremely vicious when you don't, attack pets, you and can destroy a home, too. They are nothing to fool with. I have a puncture wound between my fingers that nearly goes all the way through, and another on the back of my hand. It was NOT provoked. It ran up to me on the porch thinking I'd feed it. Later, I went on the side patio, and one ran up and bit me on the toe. I don't know if it was even the same thing, because there is a plague of the damn things around here because someone is doing exactly what the poster below me is doing, feeding. They've lost all fear of humans, but you don't even know if they are rabid or not because they CHARGE at you.

[lonestarnot]

55. Bastards. They must have taken note of Honey Badger.

Maybe you should shoot the varmints.

[Aerows]

56. There are fewer (three) here than there were last month

but this one got me when I wasn't paying attention and sitting on the porch reading something. I brushed it away while reading, and it bit the shit out of me.

[lonestarnot]

66. Welp that fucking varmint!

[MannyGoldstein]

60. Honey Badger would take care of the raccoons, for sure!

Just make sure to keep lots of cobras around, too, or else there'll be a hungry Honey Badger problem, and that would suck.

[snooper2]

69. You were the one feeding them LOL

"I have one that is a frequent visitor. She loves cat food, and lingers quite a bit with anything left in cat bowls. She's kind of solitary, though I think she was one of the brood I saw running around in the spring.

She's cute, and snatched my shirt one night when I was asleep on the porch. She nipped me (nothing bad, just a playful pinch) on the toe when she wasn't fed. I fed her, and she placidly crunched on cat food like she owned the place. She was about a foot away from me. I didn't dare touch her."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=523820

[donnasgirl]

46. I have two as pets

They are a loving animal and get along with my two boxers, here is a video a friend sent me awhile back.

http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/animals/Raccoons_Love_Doritos/#452768

[Aerows]

51. These aren't pets, they are wild and extremely aggressive

I'm sure you have a great relationship with those you keep indoors, but these are wild ones that have become extremely aggressive.

[Aerows]

52. Jesus Christ. I love animals

and I hope they don't turn on you, and you are especially careful around this time which is breeding time. That is incredibly damn dangerous if you are feeding them like that. You have no idea what you are bringing on the people around you, either, and their pets.

They are DANGEROUS, and are the number one carrier of rabies in the US. Cute? Yes. Until they charge at you. You are bringing havoc on the entire area where you live, and I say this as a person that loves animals and has a rescue cat. It's foolish.

EDIT: They ATTACK when hungry no matter who you are. If you didn't notice their fangs and the fact that they can dart around quicker than a cat, I just don't know what to tell you.

[donnasgirl]

72. The two i have receive their shots

But me and my spouse have raised and released just about every animal known to man, skunks, squirrels,rabbits, deer, fox, coyotes, and hopefully someday a bear. We rehab animals and let them go because that is the right thing to do, and we both understand the risks involved but we love all animals and truly believe everything on this earth just needs a little help to survive, if that is wrong then i guess us helping people is also wrong also, ( just Kidding). The bottom line is i will always help anything in need whether it is a human or a helpless baby animal. Heck we have even helped fish survive

[msanthrope]

3. This is a great bill, and I don't care if she has to dance with the devil to get it.

I applaud her ability to get whatever sense out of the Republicans she can.

[ProSense]

15. Image:

Senators Warren, Coburn Introduce Truth in Settlements Act to Make Federal Agency Settlements More Transparent
http://www.warren.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=310

[msanthrope]

19. Like it! nt

[treestar]

61. If she compromises with Republicans at all

She should by all rights be thrown under the bus.

[Nye Bevan]

8. If Warren doesn't run, I will almost certainly support whoever she endorses for president (nt)

[brooklynite]

24. like Hilary?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

27. So will I. If she endorses Bernie Sanders or another progressive.

But, we'll part company if she endorses Hillary or another 3rd Way Centrist.

[mimi85]

36. Absolutely! nt

[pampango]

59. Warren's endorsement would certainly carry weight (as would Sanders and a few others) but

endorsements won't be the only factor most DU'ers consider.

[WillyT]

12. LOL !!! - K & R !!!

[rsmith6621]

28. WTF Cares about 2016

...If we dont win back the house and senate in 2014 it may not matter who the D's put up for PREZ.


Effin distraction to worry about 2016 today which is what the PUGS want to happen.

Frankly I dont care for either of them, Hilary is sell out for labor and she certainly isn't sounding the horn for the TPP.


There! I got that off my chest.

[ScreamingMeemie]

33. Thank YOU! I've been trashing these as they pop up, bounced in here to beg

Manny to cut it out and help us out with 2014..and I see you did it already.

[ScottyEss]

29. Senator Warren isn't running for anything.

[democrat2thecore]

31. The Nation Magazine - Good for Warren and Coburn!

http://www.thenation.com/blog/177840/warren-coburn-push-increased-transparency-settlements

[treestar]

40. So what, nothing she proposes will pass the R House eom

[1StrongBlackMan]

41. Manny ...

your routine is tired ...It was mildly entertaining when you first did the TWM thing, even when I disagreed with your point; now, it's just tired. Please switch up. Thanks.

[Fumesucker]

47. There aren't any "regulars" in GD whose "routine" isn't tired

I include myself in this, I'm pretty damn tired after thirteen years of this crap and I'm sure it shows up in my posts sometimes.

[MannyGoldstein]

49. How 'bout this -- Dear Penthouse:

I never thought that I'd be writing a letter like this, but here I am.

I'm a regular poster at a certain popular Democratic web site...

New genre for me, I'll have to cogitate on the rest a bit. But thanks for the push.

[1StrongBlackMan]

64. Thanks ...

[debunkthis]

44. Excuse me while I go clean my shoes.

Seems I stepped in some sarcasm somewhere...

[Spitfire of ATJ]

48. "...are you Ready For Hillary yet?"

The Republicans are.

[joshcryer]

57. I thought this was a First-Way Manny post.

[Demo_Chris]

58. When does it get to be Chelsie's turn?!!

[Matariki]

74. After Jeb Bush?

and before Jenna or wasserface Bush?

[Demo_Chris]

75. I think it goes Jenna then Malia. nt

[a kennedy]

62. Coburn is a Republican! and undergoing cancer treatments......end his term early??

............. Coburn is currently undergoing chemotherapy, and he may soon have major surgery that could temporarily — or permanently — sideline him from the Senate. When the results of medical tests return in February, Coburn will have a clearer indication of the additional treatment he needs and whether it will interfere with his Senate work.
Coburn said he believes he’s “plenty healthy enough to serve out my term.” But when asked if anything could change that calculation, the no-nonsense Coburn said wryly: “I can have a heart attack and drop over, but my heart is pretty good.”
He added: “The decision I make will be made in conjunction with my family as to how I can best implement and impact things. And if I don’t think I can, I won’t.”


http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/tom-coburn-cancer-101941.html#ixzz2psEPL1Ru2014/01/tom-coburn-cancer-101941.html

[democrat2thecore]

71. I saw this - not good

I've said before that I like Tom Coburn for his independence and "True Believer" stance. He's not a typical politician. (As shown by his joining up with Warren for this bill)

Remember the President's article he wrote about Coburn for TIME Magazine
http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/tom-coburn/

We may not always agree, but I consider him truly loyal opposition.

[Enthusiast]

63. Way to go, Manny! nt

[B Calm]

65. I can't get over the fact Hillary was a corporate lawyer for Walmart

and was president of her college chapter of Young Republicans. .

[Octafish]

68. The Walmart thing should send supporters straight to the Vomitorium.

http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0207-34.htm

Vomitoria, if you throw in Jackson Stephens and BCCI.

https://www.fas.org/irp/congress/1992_rpt/bcci/06early.htm

[Beacool]

80. Oh, the humanity.

The horror of it all.......

[Progressive dog]

67. So your candidate is Coburn over Hillary

I don't find that hard to believe.

[democrat2thecore]

70. ???

I know you weren't responding to me, but Senator Warren got Tom Coburn to join her to make the bill bipartisan. How is that choosing Coburn over Hillary?

[Progressive dog]

76. The origonal poster, not Sen. Warren,

would choose Coburn over Hillary.

[democrat2thecore]

77. Sorry - I gotcha now. Thanks.... -nt

[Matariki]

73. Third-Way Manny - you are a disgrace to the progressive cause

[Beacool]

78. You seem obsessed with Hillary. You mention her more than any of her supporters.

Did the thought of praising your candidate of choice without reflexively attacking another Democrat ever cross your mind?

[Metric System]

79. +1

[Beacool]

81. I'm so deathly bored with the constant straw man attacks.

I have no idea who will run in 2016, but the level of nastiness is wearing thin. They are more obsessed with Hillary than the Republicans. It would be funny if it weren't so pathetic.