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In reply to the discussion: AOC fires back at Manchin after he refers to her as 'young lady' [View all]Polybius
(21,925 posts)110. I'm not old enough to say young lady, nor will I likely ever say it
It may not be a compliment to some, but it's a million times better than old man. While it may be a bit condescending, at least the young part isn't bad. Calling some old is incredibly rude and depressing.
Ageism against the old is also worst than ageism against the youth. While bad, you can get past the ageism by getting older. Can't get past ageism against the old, unless you've found the fountain of youth.
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AOC fires back at Manchin after he refers to her as 'young lady' [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Sep 2021
OP
His patronizing and condescending attitude is readily reconizable by most women.
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#4
By referring to her as "Young Lady" he was subtlety expressing his perceived dominance over her.
Fla Dem
Sep 2021
#42
In some cultures such a title must be earned by actions worthy of the distinction. A shame indeed
Ford_Prefect
Sep 2021
#20
No he's enjoying his power too much. And he would be pretty liberal for a Republican believe it or n
Walleye
Sep 2021
#26
Years ago, I was dining with a friend at a very nice, semi-upscale restaurant. My friend
niyad
Sep 2021
#38
And that refusal to see sexism where it exists is part of the reason we still have
niyad
Sep 2021
#104
Wow. You have no problem with his blatant sexism? And you equate her with the f'n
niyad
Sep 2021
#96
This reminds me of All the sexist remarks from Dr.s I worked with in the 70-80's.
flying_wahini
Sep 2021
#83