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Ms. Toad

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10. The implication of the OP, offered in the current political context, seemed to be that being taught

Mon Jan 21, 2019, 06:45 PM

Jan 2019

to step aside for one's elders trumps politcal engagement.

The two are relatively separate sets of rules.

I suspece we were generally also taught to obey the law, be respectful to police, and comply with their orders - and I am also quite sure that in a political context many of us have intentionally been arrested as part of engaging in civil disobedience - and have not complied with 2 of the 3 "rules," we were taught about how one ought to act in the world.

It really has little to do with specific personalities (although I used Trump as an example because most here believe he deserves no respect) to make the point: Rules of polite discourse generally do not override rules of political engagement.

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Anyone on DU who was not taught to step aside for older person? [View all] MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 OP

In their case, talk is cheap. Never take them on their word ffr Jan 2019 #1

I was. You always deferred to the older person. calimary Jan 2019 #2

Nope, we would get a licking for not doing that. redstatebluegirl Jan 2019 #3

How many on DU would step aside for Trump - Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #4

that's because we know him and what he is about JI7 Jan 2019 #6

The implication of the OP, offered in the current political context, seemed to be that being taught Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #10

I would step aside for Bob Dole and not get in his face JI7 Jan 2019 #16

I think it's our default position MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #18

You might want to watch again. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #22

I watched the long video from beginning to end MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #28

I'm not defending his behavior, Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #34

Understood. I think Phillips was taken aback by Nichlas's behavior MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #36

Agreed. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #37

but you are trying to distract from a conversation criticizing his behavior CreekDog Jan 2019 #53

You must be responding to the wrong post. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #54

It would depend on why I should step aside for him. LiberalFighter Jan 2019 #14

Kind of my point. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #21

I almost said "with the exception of Trump," but he's the MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #19

But he's not the only exception - Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #24

This is kind of unheard of anymore bluestarone Jan 2019 #5

I don't know. I get called "sir" by younger people all the time grumpyduck Jan 2019 #8

Well maybe cal. or if you wear a uniform. bluestarone Jan 2019 #12

surprised me the first time that happened, too Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #20

Same here. It took me by surprise GP6971 Jan 2019 #26

I'm always amazed when I see elderly people standing on public transportation EffieBlack Jan 2019 #29

Not in my house or with my friends. GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #33

How I was raised. Solly Mack Jan 2019 #7

I had a 4 year old say excuse me today liberal N proud Jan 2019 #9

Sweet. He knows about personal space! MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #23

True story malaise Jan 2019 #11

That's funny. It's like giving up a seat for a woman MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #30

Ha malaise Jan 2019 #44

That is one reason we see less of it. Mariana Jan 2019 #49

Yep malaise Jan 2019 #50

I certainly was. TygrBright Jan 2019 #13

It's a two way street. Respect is not being shown to AOC. Joe941 Jan 2019 #15

So true. She doesn't have to bow to anyone. But I'm sure she would yield MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #31

Then perhaps you should give whistler162 Jan 2019 #46

well yeah d_r Jan 2019 #17

I'm thinking the same MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #32

There is also one cultural difference thing Maeve Jan 2019 #25

Yep, I was. But judging from what I observe on the bus.. LisaM Jan 2019 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Jan 2019 #35

Not soooooo quick to condemn but definitely within 60 seconds MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #39

Sorry, I just saw that your "we" was not personal to me MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #40

Most are I would guess Meowmee Jan 2019 #38

I'm curious as to whether he saw mr Phillips as a threat or in MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #42

I haven't read very much about this Meowmee Jan 2019 #43

I'm not sure some who are quick to bash "Old White Men" would be following your lead. jalan48 Jan 2019 #41

people bash old white men who are uncivil like Trump JI7 Jan 2019 #45

Kick all Covington threads. Kingofalldems Jan 2019 #47

Especially on the train. akraven Jan 2019 #48

My sister and I were obliged to stand when an adult entered a room we were in. This went on until secondwind Jan 2019 #51

me, too MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #52