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In reply to the discussion: Ageism is not suddenly ok here [View all]DeepWinter
(931 posts)12. The Human Condition
People get very selective in their Bias. When it's one of your tribe, you defend. When it's another tribe, you attack. We see this time and time again across the whole spectrum. The mental gymnastics you will do to defend your attack is amazing.
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Someone called Lloyd Doggett (D - Austin) a "Texas fascist" because he wanted an open convention
LeftInTX
Jul 2024
#51
If I said anything even a quarter as bad about Boomers as I have seen consistently said about young people here, I
Celerity
Jul 2024
#30
I've seen a sentiment that boomers are responsible for all the world's woes
EYESORE 9001
Jul 2024
#43
Anyone who said that openly would get crushed, meanwhile I have seen some absolutely shite collective group slams
Celerity
Jul 2024
#60
Youth mature, but you can't do anything about old age. However, I have seen a few stereotypical "kids these days" posts
LeftInTX
Jul 2024
#21
I had a friend in high school who was political. I think he got it from his parents.
CrispyQ
Jul 2024
#42
My sister was very political in HS. She was younger than me. She was on the debate team.
LeftInTX
Jul 2024
#46
50 years ago, I was a programming one of these. So don't accuse me of being computer illiterate
LeftInTX
Jul 2024
#63
It can be a hard line to not cross. People decline at different rates, both mentally and physically and it is important.
Zipgun
Jul 2024
#3
it's not to protect the Turd, it's to protect people who might have problems in those areas that
The Wandering Harper
Jul 2024
#26
Yeah, I get the whole "Let's bash Trump about his age now" thought process, but...
Tommy Carcetti
Jul 2024
#13
Yes, but he's always been a corrupt, criminal malignantly narcissistic asshole.
Tommy Carcetti
Jul 2024
#18
Yeah, any 78 year-old who calls himself "young" is clearly delusional and out of touch with reality.
Maeve
Jul 2024
#17
I think people have different definitions of ageism, especially when it comes to elected officials
Renew Deal
Jul 2024
#25