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brooklynboy49

(287 posts)
3. Dig it
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 09:34 AM
Apr 2014

I don't claim to be an expert on people or politics, all I can say is I have a pretty good nose and an excellent track record. The latest example being our current president.

I'm not here to bash him, he's been far better than the alternatives. But I knew from day one we were in many ways getting smoke blown up our collective skirts. And we've gotten from him pretty much what I expected. Probably less.

Warren, however, is the real deal. Sure, she'd face obstacles, too. But she would fight the good fight and maybe even win a few. It would feel so good to see her name on a presidential ballot and would be the first time I enthusiastically voted for a presidential candidate since 1984. The only other time was the first time I voted, in 1972.

It's time to reverse the damage done by over 30 years of Reaganomics, helped in too far a part by our own. It's time for a radical candidate with a real chance to win. And that candidate (or non-candidate) is Elizabeth Warren.

(Bernie's actually my first choice, but, sadly, he's unelectable.)

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If only she could win randys1 Apr 2014 #1
Are you thinking she'll promise Pete Peterson to MannyGoldstein Apr 2014 #2
Dig it brooklynboy49 Apr 2014 #3
well said! MannyGoldstein Apr 2014 #5
All I will say at this early date is, I want a real primary, damn it. merrily Apr 2014 #4
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