Elizabeth Warren Was Told To Be Quiet
Click here for reuse options!In her book released this year, Sen. Elizabeth Warren recounted a dinner she had with President Obama’s chief economic adviser, Larry Summers, in April 2009, when Warren was the outspoken chairman of a congressionally appointed panel probing the government’s response to the financial crisis.
Larry leaned back in his chair and offered me some advice. … He teed it up this way: I had a choice. I could be an insider or I could be an outsider. Outsiders can say whatever they want. But people on the inside don’t listen to them. Insiders, however, get lots of access and a chance to push their ideas. People — powerful people — listen to what they have to say. But insiders also understand one unbreakable rule. They don’t criticize other insiders.
I had been warned.
Warren ignored the warning.
And if the past few weeks are any indication, she can operate as an insider without giving her up outsider credentials.
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mea_mark December 14th, 2014 at 18:06
Larry Summers is part of the problem. Good thing Warren didn’t take his advice. Too bad others have though.
Shartiblartfat December 14th, 2014 at 23:38
Larry Summers has been rolling over and displaying his belly to his masters for so long, he’s forgotten how to stand up!
Banned_From_Breitbart December 15th, 2014 at 00:49
When Obama picked Larry Summers as his chief economic advisor, I realized that I’d underestimated the president-elect’s potential to disappoint. No small feat.
mea_mark December 14th, 2014 at 19:06
Larry Summers is part of the problem. Good thing Warren didn’t take his advice. Too bad others have though.
Shartiblartfat December 15th, 2014 at 00:38
Larry Summers has been rolling over and displaying his belly to his masters for so long, he’s forgotten how to stand up!
Banned_From_RawStory December 15th, 2014 at 01:49
When Obama picked Larry Summers as his chief economic advisor, I realized that I’d underestimated the president-elect’s potential to disappoint. No small feat.
tracey marie December 14th, 2014 at 18:21
Warren will be a leader with a large caucus, she is fearless, says and proposes what must be done and she fights for that goal. I applaud her and respect her immensly
tracey marie December 14th, 2014 at 19:21
Warren will be a leader with a large caucus, she is fearless, says and proposes what must be done and she fights for that goal. I applaud her and respect her immensly
Budda December 14th, 2014 at 18:30
Sounds like a left handed threat to me.
bpollen December 15th, 2014 at 01:57
Left.. Right… I don’t care which hand, that was a threat. Essentially a slightly more genteel version of the old protection racket: “Nice store you have here. Be a shame if it caught on fire with everyone inside and the doors nailed shut.”
Budda December 14th, 2014 at 19:30
Sounds like a left handed threat to me.
bpollen December 15th, 2014 at 02:57
Left.. Right… I don’t care which hand, that was a threat. Essentially a slightly more genteel version of the old protection racket: “Nice store you have here. Be a shame if it caught on fire with everyone inside and the doors nailed shut.”
NancyEH December 14th, 2014 at 18:38
Many, many women have been told to “keep quiet”. All too many do as they’re told.
NancyEH December 14th, 2014 at 19:38
Many, many women have been told to “keep quiet”. All too many do as they’re told.
Abby Normal December 14th, 2014 at 18:43
President Warren.
tracey marie December 14th, 2014 at 19:01
No, I think Senator is a great title for her. She will guide this country back from the teabagg abyss of stupid. She will be one of the best Senate leaders we a a country has ever seen. Just watch!
Dwendt44 December 14th, 2014 at 23:07
I’m inclined to agree. She has a voice as a Senator that she couldn’t have as president or Vice President.
Jones December 14th, 2014 at 19:37
Warren/Sanders and a Democrat majority in the Senate and House, we can dream.
Banned_From_Breitbart December 15th, 2014 at 00:35
Noam Chomsky as Secretary of State.
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 05:07
“Yes we can”
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 05:11
“a Democrat majority in the Senate and House”
Make that a super majority… No “bluedogs”
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 05:09
I sure like the sound of that… I think she showed us her grit this last week. We need more like HER on our side. If not the next Senate majority leader, then definitely the next President of the United States..
Everyone has their moment, this may be hers.
Abby Normal December 14th, 2014 at 19:43
President Warren.
tracey marie December 14th, 2014 at 20:01
No, I think Senator is a great title for her. She will guide this country back from the teabagg abyss of stupid. She will be one of the best Senate leaders we a a country has ever seen. Just watch!
Dwendt44 December 15th, 2014 at 00:07
I’m inclined to agree. She has a voice as a Senator that she couldn’t have as president or Vice President.
Jones December 14th, 2014 at 20:37
Warren/Sanders and a Democrat majority in the Senate and House, we can dream.
Banned_From_RawStory December 15th, 2014 at 01:35
Noam Chomsky as Secretary of State.
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 06:07
“Yes we can”
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 06:11
“a Democrat majority in the Senate and House”
Make that a super majority… No “blue dogs”
raincheck December 15th, 2014 at 06:09
I sure like the sound of that… I think she showed us her grit this last week. We need more like HER on our side. If not the next Senate majority leader, then definitely the next President of the United States..
Everyone has their moment, this may be hers.
William December 14th, 2014 at 18:47
Good for you Liz.
William December 14th, 2014 at 19:47
Good for you Liz.
Obewon December 14th, 2014 at 18:55
“I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was fulfill my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life,’-FLOTUS Hillary to RWNJ’s, similar to misogynist Larry Summers.
Obewon December 14th, 2014 at 19:55
“I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was fulfill my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life,’-FLOTUS Hillary to RWNJ’s, similar to misogynist Larry Summers.
Carla Akins December 14th, 2014 at 19:16
“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” Elizabeth Warren
Carla Akins December 14th, 2014 at 20:16
“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” Elizabeth Warren
fahvel December 14th, 2014 at 19:20
why all the noise about an old school politico like hilary when there is one, just one (Bernie too) person with a sense of compassion for the voter?
fahvel December 14th, 2014 at 20:20
why all the noise about an old school politico like hilary when there is one, just one (Bernie too) person with a sense of compassion for the voter?
Lizard December 14th, 2014 at 21:03
She was warned by the meek, scared, obliging cowards.
Lizard December 14th, 2014 at 22:03
She was warned by the meek, scared, obliging cowards.