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fishwax

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47. gen x / xennial here ... and I agree with you completely

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:54 AM

Jul 2024

On edit: I was here early enough that I was one of the relatively few sub 30 folks here once, and there was a somewhat similar dynamic, but (a) I think there were a few more younger folk then than now and (b) I think the dynamic has grown a little more pronounced over the years.

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Ageism is not suddenly ok here [View all] BWdem4life Jul 2024 OP

I will believe ageism is not ok here when I see the youth bashing end Celerity Jul 2024 #1

Snort *@!# nt canetoad Jul 2024 #2

right? The Wandering Harper Jul 2024 #7

Far be it from me to engage in both-siderism EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #10

I appreciate this - re region, urban vs rural etc Alice B. Jul 2024 #14

I understand the frustration EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #20

Someone called Lloyd Doggett (D - Austin) a "Texas fascist" because he wanted an open convention LeftInTX Jul 2024 #51

Show them this. CrispyQ Jul 2024 #39

Thanks for BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #57

You're welcome! CrispyQ Jul 2024 #58

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

This message was self-deleted by its author EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #64

gen x / xennial here ... and I agree with you completely fishwax Jul 2024 #47

Exactly. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #54

boomer poozwah Jul 2024 #56

... demmiblue Jul 2024 #15

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

LOL. Debate team. CrispyQ Jul 2024 #52

I love the phone criticism Jk23 Jul 2024 #48

50 years ago, I was a programming one of these. So don't accuse me of being computer illiterate LeftInTX Jul 2024 #63

Deleted duplicate LeftInTX Jul 2024 #23

Rec'd BeyondGeography Jul 2024 #32

Just like we have age requirements for young people to run for some offices, CrispyQ Jul 2024 #37

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 the same on the other end, too, though. CrispyQ Jul 2024 #44

Against Trump? ibegurpard Jul 2024 #4

Trump is the same age that Joe Biden was four years ago. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #28

It's not really ageism to point out he's really old Jk23 Jul 2024 #49

It's a waste of energy. Compared to Kamala he's obviously old. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #61

How are you defining ageism? LAS14 Jul 2024 #5

What is this about? betsuni Jul 2024 #6

Juries interpret the TOS Kaleva Jul 2024 #8

Might be a way of protecting trump newdayneeded Jul 2024 #11

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

There is a DIFFERENCE between one's age and ageism... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #9

There is an upper limit though. Jk23 Jul 2024 #50

The Human Condition DeepWinter Jul 2024 #12

Yeah, I get the whole "Let's bash Trump about his age now" thought process, but... Tommy Carcetti Jul 2024 #13

I see a big difference between interviews Trump did when younger Kaleva Jul 2024 #16

Yes, but he's always been a corrupt, criminal malignantly narcissistic asshole. Tommy Carcetti Jul 2024 #18

And he was always a whiner. Mariana Jul 2024 #65

Yeah, any 78 year-old who calls himself "young" is clearly delusional and out of touch with reality. Maeve Jul 2024 #17

It's not the age; it's the dementia EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #22

That's your right to not join in ecstatic Jul 2024 #31

I hated the fact that Joe was attacked for his age. Tommy Carcetti Jul 2024 #33

True. nt ecstatic Jul 2024 #35

90% of DU's demographic is over 50 Sympthsical Jul 2024 #19

Its not age per se.. its the negative effects of aging. honest.abe Jul 2024 #24

I think people have different definitions of ageism, especially when it comes to elected officials Renew Deal Jul 2024 #25

That's why jury results aren't consistent. Kaleva Jul 2024 #41

I am not ageist lefthandedskyhook Jul 2024 #27

No, but there's a sarcastic carve out for trump for the next 60 days ecstatic Jul 2024 #29

Trump's age is definitely a valid criticism Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #34

Rules? edisdead Jul 2024 #36

WE were watching history in the making GusBob Jul 2024 #38

The opposition made age a factor in this election Politicub Jul 2024 #40

Sorry, politics is a rough game. yardwork Jul 2024 #45

Trump can always respond: "Joe Biden was successfully elected at my age". LeftInTX Jul 2024 #62

In what context? BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #53

Just to be clear, did you have a thread like this when people were attacking Biden here ? Or is it only OnDoutside Jul 2024 #55

Ageism, unfortunately, is an integral part of this election bc of trump FlyingPiggy Jul 2024 #59