Democrats are the very definition of wimpy. They need to grow a collective pair--and fast.

Case in point: Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown are currently supporting Ben Carson in his Cabinet bid. Disgusting.

Stressing that Senate Democrats need to "turn up the heat" on a lot of Trump's other cabinet picks -- particularly Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos -- Warren added that she will won't hesitate to speak out against Carson if he fails to keep his promises.


"Dr. Carson's answers weren't perfect. But at his hearing, he committed to track and report on conflicts of interest at the agency. In his written responses to me, he made good, detailed promises on everything from protecting anti-homelessness programs to enforcing fair housing laws. Promises that - if they're honored - would help a lot of working families," she wrote in a Wednesday Facebook post.

"Can we count on Dr. Carson to keep those promises? I don't know," the senator continued. "People are right to be skeptical; I am. But a man who makes written promises gives us a toehold on accountability ... If Dr. Carson doesn't follow through on his commitments, I will be the very first person he hears from - loudly and clearly and frequently."

Acknowledging pushback she has received over her decision to support for Carson's confirmation, Warren argued that failure to do so may have resulted in a HUD nominee unwilling to even make such promises.

I have Season 3 of the MTM Show on dvd. The only season that ever appeared on dvd here. It's really good, such a terrific cast. Sometimes I'll paused and go back to watch just how MTM does her thing. It's easy to see Ed Asner's approach and humor, but Mary's hesitating and stammering and gestures are really great and easy to miss on first blush. You know it works, but it just seamlessly blends in for the most part. But she's really does a fine job and makes it smooth and seem natural. Her timing is usually terrific.

I don't like the wiki summaries that much. They give away some of the twists in plot. I've altered them slightly below to leave the twist vague/undisclosed.

Some MTM faves:

S3 E5 "It's Whether You Win or Lose" October 14, 1972
When Lou is kept from joining his poker pals in Las Vegas, he insists Mary set up a poker game at work, which becomes a problem for Murray

S3 E9 "Farmer Ted and the News" November 11, 1972
Lou realizes he has made a big mistake after he signs a new contract that allows Ted to earn extra money in outside appearances.

S3 13 "Operation: Lou" December 9, 1972
Lou goes to the hospital to have some shrapnel from World War II removed and leaves Mary in charge.


S3 E1 "Will Mary Richards Go to Jail?" September 14, 1974
When Mary refuses to reveal a source, she is found in contempt of court and is sent to jail, where she befriends two prostitutes.

I'd like to watch some MTM again. Not aware if reruns are on anywhere. Anybody know how many seasons there were and if there was a best?