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149. Have you noticed that you never see Manny or Elias posting on DU at the same time?

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Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:56 PM

Nov 2014

maybe both are having a conversation with God?

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Yesterday, Elizabeth Warren assumed control of the Democratic Party [View all] MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 OP

An excellent envoy she will be, she would be even better doing her "envoying" from the White House Autumn Nov 2014 #1

Give her a little time. I'd like to see a Sanders/Warren ticket to start. maddiemom Nov 2014 #147

That ticket would be a dream come true. Autumn Nov 2014 #148

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Anything But Hillary billhicks76 Nov 2014 #153

Hope you're right on this! Kath1 Nov 2014 #3

Dreams are enjoyable....but eventually you wake up brooklynite Nov 2014 #4

shhh! Let the kid dream. wyldwolf Nov 2014 #9

I'm glad she does dream....somebody's gotta do that.... ollie4 Nov 2014 #25

I'd say she joined the leadership and--unlike a lot of people here interested in tearing the party MADem Nov 2014 #26

I predicted that Warren taking the leadership role ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #115

And the fact that she is at the table, working, means she's not content to point and flail. MADem Nov 2014 #117

Yep. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #120

It isn't about putting other Democrats down. It's about the relevancy to voters of her message. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #136

Sure. More voices, more points of view. I am over the moon at this addition to the leadership. MADem Nov 2014 #139

It's about inclusivity. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #150

The opposites are full throatedly represented by the other guys, they do not need any help here too. TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #137

Just because you claim it, doesn't make it true. MADem Nov 2014 #138

It isn't an opinion but a fact supported by observation. You deny it because it serves your ideology TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #159

Well, your glass isn't half empty. It's broken. MADem Nov 2014 #163

What jug of water are you talking about en route to pretending away the influence of wealth & power? TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #164

I don't think you'll ever be happy. MADem Nov 2014 #166

You seem very happy with the interests of the wealthy, the rich, the military, and the surveillance TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #167

Really? Not sure where you came up with all that, but knock yourself out! MADem Nov 2014 #168

Yep, that's the ticket juajen Nov 2014 #160

Mistake juajen Nov 2014 #161

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Not really. She may get to make clear what she thinks the concerns of some of the base are. merrily Nov 2014 #32

Do you mean WITHOUT money? nt tblue37 Nov 2014 #48

Yes, sorry. I will edit. merrily Nov 2014 #50

Just because someone voted a certain way in the past Bohunk68 Nov 2014 #85

Yes, I understand that. I never said she was still a Republican. merrily Nov 2014 #106

What the Dems are most lacking on is economic liberals--Keynesians, if you will. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #103

the distinctions between the two largest parties are most clear on cultural issues. merrily Nov 2014 #107

We're not far apart at all. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #134

P.S. Here is the article merrily Nov 2014 #108

Warren isn't a liberal in my opinion, but to this liberal she is OK and I support her. A Simple Game Nov 2014 #129

It's not a matter of supporting her, but of whether she speaks for liberals. merrily Nov 2014 #131

I don't care whether she is a classic liberal or not. She is, brilliantly, anti-corruption magical thyme Nov 2014 #132

True, but the rest of the caucus would also have to work with *her*. sibelian Nov 2014 #89

but there is a phenomenon called inspiration, motivation. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #98

Don't you mean "Behold the new Messiah!" ?? JoePhilly Nov 2014 #101

I wonder why ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #119

Strawman AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #127

Applesauce 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #128

Good point. JoePhilly Nov 2014 #140

Or, maybe ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #142

She is very persuasive. She is quite a debater. She will prevail in any discussion or argument JDPriestly Nov 2014 #135

K&R, my dear Manny...well done! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2014 #5

K&R Jeff Rosenzweig Nov 2014 #6

Nice blog, Manny. I had a quick look at it. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #7

Isn't this a lot of the same bs that TPTB peddled on us to sell Obama? blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #10

Once burned, a cat Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #13

Obama was also a phenom MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #14

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Can't fool us again? polichick Nov 2014 #20

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When I learned Caretha Nov 2014 #35

That was the big launch. But it may have been in the works from 2002, when he gave his speech merrily Nov 2014 #46

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Good. Laughter has a liberal bias. merrily Nov 2014 #68

wow. First time I saw anyone delete "LOL." And over a paraphrase of Colbert, no less. merrily Nov 2014 #169

That is why I hope dotymed Nov 2014 #111

And now, they're peddling Hillary, the one Obama defeated in the primary. Go figure. merrily Nov 2014 #39

Ever heard of Adlai Stevenson? BillZBubb Nov 2014 #112

Yep As a matter of fact, I posted about him twice very recently. merrily Nov 2014 #116

odd question Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #99

That the Democratic Party needs an envoy to its liberal wing speaks volumes. merrily Nov 2014 #33

Spot on. Not running! MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #45

Good comment and insightful, too. vlakitti Nov 2014 #59

The day the 19th most liberal senator stages a coup... joshcryer Nov 2014 #8

Large political parties don't die that easily. Just ask Reince Priebus, who, less than two years merrily Nov 2014 #51

I'd take Wyden over Sanders. joshcryer Nov 2014 #55

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Wyden has the distinction of being no holds bar on liberal legislation. joshcryer Nov 2014 #64

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Throwing Sanders under the bus, already? In favor of someone who does not seem to be running? merrily Nov 2014 #70

Sanders isn't as liberal as Wyden. joshcryer Nov 2014 #73

Bother me" It doesn't bother me in the least. Why would it bother me? merrily Nov 2014 #74

You accuse me of throwing Sanders under the bus? joshcryer Nov 2014 #75

Accuse? LOL! Get a grip. You were being teased. But, you didn't answer my question merrily Nov 2014 #76

Which SNAP votes? joshcryer Nov 2014 #79

Again, I was teasing you. merrily Nov 2014 #82

That's fine. joshcryer Nov 2014 #83

It may not be a matter of rejecting common sense reform, but one of loss of trust. merrily Nov 2014 #84

To everything - spin, spin, spin wyldwolf Nov 2014 #11

Is that Hillary's take on Pete Seeger's Song? ollie4 Nov 2014 #27

PBS did a great special on him and his wife a few years ago. "Wow" is all I can say. merrily Nov 2014 #34

No, SPIN is when you inject an overtone sibelian Nov 2014 #90

Yes this is what drives me nuts about President Obama LiberalElite Nov 2014 #12

Maybe he does see it. Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, people are doing what they want to do. merrily Nov 2014 #36

Sad but true I think. nt truebluegreen Nov 2014 #67

Sometimes, you learn life lessons from the oddest things. merrily Nov 2014 #71

We need a different perspective to understand. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #87

I tend to think the reverse is what happened, but we'll see. ucrdem Nov 2014 #16

Manny I love her too - TBF Nov 2014 #17

Ah, Perfection... WillyT Nov 2014 #18

Could she be the Stevens to Hillary's Lincoln? DemocraticWing Nov 2014 #19

How young do you think Warren is? merrily Nov 2014 #37

Probably Caretha Nov 2014 #21

Meanwhile, the DSCC has put John Tester in charge dflprincess Nov 2014 #23

.... merrily Nov 2014 #38

I hope it is true. We need someone who governs as if people matter. And she does. jwirr Nov 2014 #24

She appears to have continued to demonstrate that she does yes. lonestarnot Nov 2014 #100

Congrats on your new blog. Please include a link to it in your sig line. merrily Nov 2014 #28

I hope you are correct Manny. 99Forever Nov 2014 #29

I'm willing to bet the Third Way® is in agony AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #30

Two years ago, the head of the RNC led an "autopsy" on the Republican Party. merrily Nov 2014 #40

More like her too! Phlem Nov 2014 #31

Respectfully, how did she come from nowhere? merrily Nov 2014 #42

Frame of reference issue MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #44

I'm not a liberal, just a traditional Dem*. I am not sure I am a political junkie, but I merrily Nov 2014 #47

You're not a Liberal? MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #53

Simple. I refuse to buy into the New Democrats' unfortunate attempt to re-define "liberal." merrily Nov 2014 #66

Agreed. Phlem Nov 2014 #152

Money, Money aspirant Nov 2014 #57

Progressive Party Credit Union. What a great idea!!!!! I fear it has to be local, though, so Maineman Nov 2014 #58

I have credit cards from two different credit unions. What if we could get a credit card arrangement Maineman Nov 2014 #61

Warren can help aspirant Nov 2014 #69

These posts are usually created out of thin air to shut somebody up. Blue Idaho Nov 2014 #41

I gotta agree with our resident douche nozzles here. You're probably Guy Whitey Corngood Nov 2014 #43

I don't think Dem sellouts feel bad for partaking in closeupready Nov 2014 #49

Not sure what her intentions are, but imo party leaders are likely... polichick Nov 2014 #52

I like her speeches too. She is a good Senator. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #54

Fucking-A, Manny. Brilliant fucking-A, sir! K & R! nt ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2014 #56

The vacuum of leadership and power in the Party had to be filled eventually. kickysnana Nov 2014 #62

"A flock of sheep, imthevicar Nov 2014 #72

:) grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #77

K&R DeSwiss Nov 2014 #78

Or she's been co-opted by the party cali Nov 2014 #80

Tester joined the leadership too--does that mean he's in charge as well? MADem Nov 2014 #92

Manny, I'll tell you what makes me uncomfortable. woo me with science Nov 2014 #81

What the Democratic Party needs most is... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #91

Love this : "... not do what he does best, which is caving in to Republicans before they even ask GoneFishin Nov 2014 #86

You mean the person who doesn't seem to want to be the President? ladjf Nov 2014 #93

In my experience, whenever a leadership position is created Calista241 Nov 2014 #94

as long as she continue to bring it to the people magical thyme Nov 2014 #130

It doesn't make sense to me...... Hotler Nov 2014 #95

Thanks Manny, I am also looking forward to watching her in this new role Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #96

Again Democrats are waiting for Godot og1 Nov 2014 #97

Hey don't be stealing Mineral Manny's "Shtick" . Autumn Nov 2014 #105

Lmao! "Mineral Manny"! n/t Kermitt Gribble Nov 2014 #109

I know, it's so funny Autumn Nov 2014 #110

Thanks for the recognition. MineralMan Nov 2014 #122

I can't help it I crack up laughing every time I see you do that. Autumn Nov 2014 #123

I've pretty much stopped doing that, though. MineralMan Nov 2014 #124

I'm sorry you had a hidden post over that. I have discovered some Autumn Nov 2014 #125

There are a couple (well more than that) of people on this site you can't satirize MineralMan Nov 2014 #126

I'll say the following: If Warren decided to run for President, she'd be financially competitive brooklynite Nov 2014 #118

Thanks, Manny ashling Nov 2014 #102

Just bookmarked your blog Manny. raindaddy Nov 2014 #104

Either that or... kentuck Nov 2014 #113

No, Warren did NOT assume the primary leadership of the Dem Party Larkspur Nov 2014 #114

I hope you stick with your blog Manny Matariki Nov 2014 #121

Thanks Manny. I agree 100%. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #133

I think Elizabeth Warren has rare leadership and ethical qualities that only come around Quixote1818 Nov 2014 #141

So does this mean Andy823 Nov 2014 #143

+1 treestar Nov 2014 #156

Salon owes you some money, Manny! Old Nick Nov 2014 #144

is Manny channeling Elias, or is Elias channeling Manny, or is God inspiring them both? carolinayellowdog Nov 2014 #146

Have you noticed that you never see Manny or Elias posting on DU at the same time? Autumn Nov 2014 #149

I hope that's right but in a country... phaedrus351 Nov 2014 #145

Good point. Sobering, depressing, and rings very true. RiverLover Nov 2014 #155

They should have given her ... Mike Nelson Nov 2014 #151

Great stuff, Manny hifiguy Nov 2014 #154

With Tester heading the DSCC? Uh-uh. Orsino Nov 2014 #157

a kick for Manny's excellent post. navarth Nov 2014 #158

This is good. Rec'd. AlinPA Nov 2014 #162

Bookmarking... SidDithers Nov 2014 #165