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riderinthestorm

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11. Its interesting they didn't respond with any FACTS refuting her statements. Also, I read a threat

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Fri Feb 15, 2013, 08:19 PM

Feb 2013

in that last statement in the OP.

What does that even mean "if she wants to be taken seriously"?

She's a US Senator who is now wielding an extraordinary amount of power over regulations that will directly impact them. It seems kind of unwise to purposefully try to bully her. Yet they are... weird.

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Awww... 'Elizabeth Warren's Aggressive Questioning Prompts Anger From Wall Street' - HuffPo [View all] WillyT Feb 2013 OP

Aww, she's so mean to them! The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #1

'nobody believes' that bank books are honest is just plain wrong, progressoid Feb 2013 #2

The banks need to speak up and fight back!. think Feb 2013 #3

She struck a nerve. The next 6 years are going to be fun with her shining a light on those roaches. LonePirate Feb 2013 #4

I hope she pisses them off perpetually - she's like D-Con ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2013 #5

Po itty bitty waah stweet. Lint Head Feb 2013 #6

They are mad because, to their horror, she is right. eShirl Feb 2013 #7

cry babies riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #8

This says it all. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #9

fuck you 'top executive' spanone Feb 2013 #10

Perhaps someone ought to remind that executive that she can drag their sorry ass in... eggplant Feb 2013 #13

this, and that since she WON her campaign, Volaris Feb 2013 #21

Yeah, that comment kind of stuck in my craw too....... socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #36

Its interesting they didn't respond with any FACTS refuting her statements. Also, I read a threat riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #11

they'd never say "to be taken seriously" about a male senator zazen Feb 2013 #26

Senator Warren will be... thc420 Feb 2013 #12

Go on, boys. Keep pissing her off! Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #14

Maybe the banks should act like responsible citizens if they want to be taken seriously. BlueJazz Feb 2013 #15

Ha, she got their attention! mountain grammy Feb 2013 #16

It makes me think of "A Christmas Story" when Ralphie has finally had enough of being bullied dflprincess Feb 2013 #17

Ok, all people who LOOOVE Arriana H. DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #18

I'm Sorry... What Does That Even Mean ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #19

no, but DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #20

Yeah, campaigning is over... Kablooie Feb 2013 #22

. . . Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #23

Wall Street. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa! smirkymonkey Feb 2013 #24

These corporate criminals have been getting away with murder forever. Kath1 Feb 2013 #25

Elizabeth is doing her job, and earning my respect more and more and more graham4anything Feb 2013 #27

Bankers don't realize they're playing with postulater Feb 2013 #28

Kick !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #29

THIS shanti Feb 2013 #30

My hero lately upi402 Feb 2013 #31

Poor babies! City Lights Feb 2013 #32

Ohh yeah! Whining! Time to press them hard. TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #33

I love this statement.... a kennedy Feb 2013 #34

Here let me translate that from Bankerise white_wolf Feb 2013 #35

You go Liz! prouddem19665nvd Feb 2013 #37