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JustAnotherGen

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50. You are near the end

Wed May 21, 2025, 02:06 PM

May 21

I'm at 52.

They never talk about the $4026 a month I was supposed to get if I retired at 67. It takes into account the fact that I was modeling as a child as well as my 20 years of highest earnings. That came at the expense of family, relationships, my health, etc. etc.

If they fix it . . . if they are sooooooooo good - then they better figure out how they are going to get me the money on my printout I requested.

My number one issues in 2026 are Voting Rights, the SALT Cap, & Social Security. I don't think young people can relate - because a lot of them don't vote.

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Democrats are too old. [View all] Self Esteem May 21 OP

Not enough young people are politiacally aware randr May 21 #1

Not that it was a whole lot better a half-century ago or longer EYESORE 9001 May 21 #5

It is way, way past time to call for Chuck Schumer Ars Longa May 21 #57

Then the American people have to get involved Keepthesoulalive May 21 #2

An unpopular opinion k_buddy762 May 21 #3

Young doesn't mean good for the party Keepthesoulalive May 21 #13

My Senators Warren and Markey are older stillcool May 21 #4

It's Only Scary Optics RobinA May 21 #6

They're old, because they never want to leave. Omnipresent May 21 #7

There are many younger democrats . You picked out some that died JI7 May 21 #8

I would agree that we need a youth movement in the Party. kentuck May 21 #9

I don't worry about ageism in Congress because there are few to none not already set for life if they leave. RoeVWade May 21 #10

It's time to hand over the keys to AOC. InAbLuEsTaTe May 21 #11

So let's run AOC and Crockett on the national ticket JI7 May 21 #12

But will the young people get off their butts and get to the polls to vote for these two? hamsterjill May 21 #15

I wish I could say you're wrong, PatSeg May 21 #49

In the 90s many said Schumer couldn't win statewide. SocialDemocrat61 May 21 #45

At least the Democrats announce when a serving member passes or are AWOL... Hugin May 21 #14

WHY DON'T DEMS STOP STATUS QUO AGING, ILLNESS AND DEATH!!!!!!!!!!! betsuni May 21 #16

Age is a problem. But there's also a charisma vacuum Sympthsical May 21 #17

This makes me wonder JustAnotherGen May 21 #32

Identarian politics has created a Democratic coalition that is extremely fractious Sympthsical May 21 #39

I'm 52 JustAnotherGen May 21 #47

You'll get no argument from me Sympthsical May 21 #59

We have another difference JustAnotherGen May 22 #69

This... progressoid May 21 #62

Oh, please. At least mention nearly 80-year-old trump and even older Mitch McConnell... brush May 21 #18

I literally mentioned both in my post. Self Esteem May 21 #20

You did? Sorry I have little patience for posts bashing Dems with lines like this... brush May 21 #34

So you doubt their sincerity after you didn't accurately read what they posted? EdmondDantes_ May 21 #37

Apparently you didn't read both of my posts. brush May 21 #40

Some democrats Keepthesoulalive May 21 #22

Yes, involvement is key. Hugin May 21 #23

That's just factually not true Arazi May 21 #35

You too? Pls read post 18 and 34. Trump is nearly 80 and Moscow Mitch is even older. brush May 21 #38

I'm going to say something radical brush JustAnotherGen May 21 #48

I agree with you on the reasons trump won....Palestinians for trump, Latinos for trump, young white men for trump etc.. brush May 21 #60

This senior citizen agrees with you. yardwork May 21 #19

Old tree make way for young tree Beringia May 21 #21

I have never seen old tree uproot itself for young tree. nt delisen May 21 #28

What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy. Voltaire Ping Tung May 21 #24

I am in total agreement with you!! The younger people are inheriting this mess. cornball 24 May 21 #25

You are near the end JustAnotherGen May 21 #50

Schumer standing down IMMEDIATELY would be a tremendous start to the process of revamping leadership. NoMoreRepugs May 21 #26

Hey, it's not our fault that Republicans are immortal. (nt) Paladin May 21 #27

Typo: you added a "t" to "Immoral". JustABozoOnThisBus May 21 #36

Never dying is something to get worked up about, not too many House Dems dying this year or 13 not dying fast enough betsuni May 21 #54

Are Democrats older than Republicans? Polybius May 21 #29

They are actually very similar.... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #43

We need people who are younger, more savvy about tech not afraid to push for upgrades and to modernise the government Srkdqltr May 21 #30

F.Y.I. Young people die too. Cancer, heart disease, and stroke don't care what age you are. sinkingfeeling May 21 #31

They seem to be afraid that younger Democrats aren't as conservative AStern May 21 #33

You mean against Malcom Kenyatta JustAnotherGen May 21 #51

Appreciate the reply, but the tone feels a bit off. AStern May 21 #55

Kenyatta has been put in the Status Quo Establishment binder and cannot be progressive, young, or good. betsuni May 21 #56

I'm not even a fan of Nina Turner--her style wasn't for me--but AStern May 21 #58

This gets to the point. It's not an age thing. It's a "soul of the party" thing. meadowlander May 21 #66

When I came of political age in the 80s, I looked at the two parties... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #41

I have some objections to this EdmondDantes_ May 21 #42

100% agree mike_c May 21 #44

Also, we need to stop having seriously ill or unhealthy incumbents/candidates selfishly run when they know they are in Celerity May 21 #46

2008 H2O Man May 21 #52

Clinton too when he ran... Self Esteem May 21 #63

Good call! H2O Man May 21 #68

My issue is that they are not in great health, but want to die in office Wanderlust988 May 21 #53

I don't disagree with that... Self Esteem May 21 #64

So what office are you running for? Or encouraging youngsters to run for? Hekate May 21 #61

Huh? Self Esteem May 21 #65

Then the youth should follow their own advice and "earn their votes." W_HAMILTON May 21 #67