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jalan48

(13,797 posts)
41. I'm not sure some who are quick to bash "Old White Men" would be following your lead.
Mon Jan 21, 2019, 10:07 PM
Jan 2019

Our society is becoming more uncivil IMHO.

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
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