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In reply to the discussion: Yes DU trends to an older audience. [View all]hlthe2b
(105,075 posts)261. The "Boomer Generation did not fail to pass the ERA"--RIght wing extremist conservatives and Fundies
succeeded in blocking the last few states. Yet in your mind, that means that all Boomers, women, and supportive men all dropped the ball. Your dripping contempt for all who genuinely did fight and at times suffered the consequences is inexplicable (Kent State and other Vietnam protests, but one example, those who worked to integrate the schools, and the many many other examples a cursory review of history would underscore). No one is trying to make Saints of that generation or venerate them beyond all reason, but your willingness to discount the accomplishments of an entire generation is beyond irrational, in both my honest opinion and informed assessment.
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I have no problem recognizing all the good Boomer generation has done as well (and I am not one)...
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#85
That they made strides in civil rights is only underscored by what has happened now that Trumpists &
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#97
Other than a tiny 1 year, 10 month, 6 day sliver of Boomers in 1968, the first POTUS election with
Celerity
Sep 2023
#156
Not sure where you are directing THAT, but I SAID Boomers MADE STRIDES in CIVIL RIGHTS and they
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#258
That was decided in 1973. The oldest boomer was 28. Warren Burger was born in 1907...
NNadir
Sep 2023
#203
You have no gratefulness for those who walked before you. Organized and effected change
boston bean
Sep 2023
#207
Really? And I suppose the historical March on Washington highlighted by MLK's "Dream" speech
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#259
And you don't think those 17 year olds were active? What he hell? You need to read some history
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#265
While I responded above to your comment #264, earlier comment was directed to the person who stated
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#267
Yup, we're the best. We provided a great margin in 2016 and 2020. What part of this picture is...
NNadir
Sep 2023
#262
I can assume it is the exception among privileged white males to have taken notice of accomplishment
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#266
Except that you do seem to discount an entire generation --one I'm not even part of.
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#271
When you weighed in on a post directed to the another poster. Perhaps by mistake. Long subthreads
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#277
The "Boomer Generation did not fail to pass the ERA"--RIght wing extremist conservatives and Fundies
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#261
You're really fun at parties. Don't Disparage the efforts a lot of us did!😑
electric_blue68
Sep 2023
#273
How were the 3rd party campaigns going where you were? With Russia's help, they cleverly...
Hekate
Sep 2023
#283
That generation fought for a woman's right to choose, the civil rights act, the voting rights act,
JohnSJ
Sep 2023
#4
and marked the start and lobbied for all the successes thus far of the Environnmental movement
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#69
i was 49 when i signed up in 03. the boomers here r not the 1s you're looking for, kids.
mopinko
Sep 2023
#7
Not ashamed to call it out at all in this place and time we find ourselves.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#22
The only reason why extremist rhetoric like throwing around comparisons to Nazi Germany like candy
Midwestern Democrat
Sep 2023
#250
I am stating there is a historical reference to this and we above all should avoid it at all costs.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#164
Aww. In what way? Please vote. Don't glue yourself to asphalt? Don't throw
boston bean
Sep 2023
#179
There's a third thing: divide those who disagree so they cannot be a cohesive opponent.
Scrivener7
Sep 2023
#109
Ummmmm. Fascism lives and breathes in the internet. It has found a voice, a megaphone.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#47
Again, making someone a boogeyman does not equal being a Nazi. End Of Message.
progressoid
Sep 2023
#180
Wow. So we have fascists on DU. Good to know. We should have an alert button or something for that.
progressoid
Sep 2023
#182
Seems like the perfect time to use it. I mean, holy shit, we gotta stop fascism at home right?
progressoid
Sep 2023
#234
+++ My big question is whether or not the divisive posts are an intentional, coordinated effort.
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#77
The prior OP thread you reference derided those few DUers posting about mental or physical health
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#76
Congratulations.You just deceptively reworded my post to reflect NOTHING I actually said or conveyed
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#86
Imagine the howls if a young person here (not that we are legion) said this about a Boomer or older:
Celerity
Sep 2023
#134
So young people on a message board are just like a "tyrannical organization" now?
Sympthsical
Sep 2023
#226
I'm a boomer who faced a lot of the things that the younger gens have faced - crap jobs, low wages..
marble falls
Sep 2023
#29
"Divide and conquer" tactics will be heavily deployed against Democrats this year.
Mister Ed
Sep 2023
#46
Oh come on yourself. You sound like you think young people don't have any power.
CrispyQ
Sep 2023
#118
I turned 18 in March '71. I sure as hell got registered and voted that year!
electric_blue68
Sep 2023
#269
Come join us young and old. We need all we can get and you will be appreciated.
twodogsbarking
Sep 2023
#50
There was a poll done a year and a half ago (long archived but I bookmarked)
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2023
#54
Well said. I also wish that the personal/pet items are in their own playground.
erronis
Sep 2023
#137
It will take all of us, from all generations to successfully prevail against the fascist tide
dlk
Sep 2023
#64
People criticize based on generalizations. We liberals do it, too. That's just reality.
SpankMe
Sep 2023
#74
Age has nothing to do with it. There are good people and there are losers in every age bracket. Duh
housecat
Sep 2023
#91
Those who join the 'generation wars' are falling for the oldest trick in the book used by the right
Attilatheblond
Sep 2023
#102
Ha! And they wonder when I'm going to get married, settle down and have kids.
ellisonz
Sep 2023
#151
When my husband had that kind of a loan, it was forgiven after only 5 years of teaching.
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#192
Why are you telling the poster who said not to fall for wedges "don't fall prey to wedges"?
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#148
My posts are not often misunderstood like this. If you read my post carefully you will see that I am
PatrickforB
Sep 2023
#150
Here's a poll from about a year and a half ago that will give you some idea:
progressoid
Sep 2023
#162
There are some hard feelings still about some "progressives" who refused to support
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#168
I never liked this anti-boomer nonsense. My only problem is the Manchin/Sinema bootlickers who..
Crowman2009
Sep 2023
#184
It is a constant struggle for a better earth, a better United States, a better world.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#197
"One of the recurring images of the war in Vietnam is that of youthful protestors...
Act_of_Reparation
Sep 2023
#268