Elizabeth Warren just became my new favorite political player.
"My first choice is a strong consumer agency," the Harvard Law professor and federal bailout watchdog said in an interview with the Huffington Post. "My second choice is no agency at all and plenty of blood and teeth left on the floor."
I am for peace and nonviolence, but let me just say that it is about time someone got to using aggressive metaphors in the service of constructive activity. This isn't Glenn Beckian, Michelle Bachmannesque thinly veiled calling for violent uprising to suit their megalomaniacal whimsy. This is a true fighter getting ready for a true fight.
So I say: Bring the beatdown, Elizabeth! Let's get strong consumer protection and a metaphorical kick in the teeth of the financial services industry.