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Originally Posted by evollove

No one is incorruptible.

I've been a Warren fan for years, but lately I've become more realistic. She's human and therefore flawed, and it isn't unreasonable to think she might betray her ideals here and there when politically expedient. Watching her give a speech next to Hillary, I couldn't help but wonder how much Warren was suppressing. Would she rather debate Hillary or run with her? I couldn't help but wonder if (when?) Elizabeth Warren will let me down.

Anyway, I have to wonder how the sudden burst of attention and applause has effected her personality. For most of her life she was unknown. Now she's famous. She used to be humble and sweet. I wonder if she is now insufferable around her friends.

And she's my favorite politician!

right, she's a politician. by "right track record" i didn't mean that she's the holy lamb of god-- i mean her track record on the issues, like consumer protection, financial oversight, etc. her book on money saved my financial life, actually, way before she got into politics.

ego issues--she was a professor. i can attest that standing in front of a crowd of people like an all-knowing demi-god is going to pump your ego. feels great! now her classroom just got bigger. but i don't care. also i don't care about her private life as long as she does good work for the public good. i'm not a puritan and have a high tolerance for sin.

as for betraying ideals-- ideals are great, but idealists have no place in politics. those fuckers who never compromise also never get anything done. that, or they become tyrants in some fiefdom where they can impose their will and massacre the opposition.

this is a massive country of 320 million people of the most diverse demographic composition you can find in the planet. there are 50 states, each with their own constitution and legislature, plus a number of territories with their own governments and traditions. and don't get me started about counties and municipalities. there is no fucking way to move this MASSIVE behemoth in any direction without incredible amounts of compromise and concession.