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In reply to the discussion: Ageism is not suddenly ok here [View all]GusBob
(7,929 posts)38. WE were watching history in the making
In real time and not fiction. Truth and fact
And those here who perhaps thought that, yeah, maybe the Dem leaders and those who knew it was time for JB to step aside, were right, and maybe he should.....
those folks were not allowed to speak their mind on this news site due to the rules, or were told to "stop posting about so-and-so Dem leaders saying he should step down" or " Im putting all posts about JB stepping down on trash", and etc
Mouths shut and heads in the sand while history was unfolding
And now in ironies of ironies being told in another post to "STFU" now. When speaking up was verboten before.
The CIC made his decision. It had more to do with than age.
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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