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Peacetrain

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12. It really boosted my day.. which was going good anyway

Fri Jul 5, 2024, 11:01 AM

Jul 2024

We had this long conversation about FDR and how hard it must have been for him with his physical disabilities that he kept hidden from people.. He and Churchill were no spring chickens that is for sure. and with the rising of the uber right once again in Europe.. it does seem like history is having a throw back moment. I wish my parents were still alive.. They lived through those times.. I would love to have their advice.. But I was just happy to see that these newspaper stories that have peoples hair on fire.. apparently has only their (the younger folk) hair on fire...

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We had a wonderful political discussion last night at a family gathering [View all] Peacetrain Jul 2024 OP

You have a very smart and well informed son. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #1

Thank you for the kind words sheshe2.. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #6

We need these stories! Easterncedar Jul 2024 #2

I was pleased.. you know we all just wanted President Biden to go and smack tfg on back of the head Peacetrain Jul 2024 #5

The independent voters I talked to Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #3

Love that!!! Independents of any stripe are the ones who will Peacetrain Jul 2024 #4

send tfg back to the golf course llmart Jul 2024 #34

I would like bdamomma Jul 2024 #60

Polling post debate reflects exactly that. paleotn Jul 2024 #7

Thank You katmondoo Jul 2024 #8

It really boosted my day.. which was going good anyway Peacetrain Jul 2024 #12

So did I. calimary Jul 2024 #33

I'm online a lot. Even tho I'm pushing 70 I go to Reddit and other places to see what kind of response is flying_wahini Jul 2024 #9

Truthfully my main online source is DU.. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #13

My kids are Gen Z - they see 2 old dudes TBF Jul 2024 #10

Yep understand that all too well.. I was at that sort of thought process in my 20's also Peacetrain Jul 2024 #14

just corrected it above - I meant to say they are Gen Z TBF Jul 2024 #50

Gen X is old and the biggest Trump demo Envirogal Jul 2024 #20

sorry - just saw & corrected it TBF Jul 2024 #49

Gen X: The generation that grew up hero worshipping Luke Skywalker but joined the Empire anyway. Efilroft Sul Jul 2024 #53

I went flannel in the 80s SomedayKindaLove Jul 2024 #56

My two are both Gen X... llmart Jul 2024 #35

Ugh thanks for catching that - I meant Gen Z TBF Jul 2024 #47

They aren't Gen X if they're under 35... druidity33 Jul 2024 #37

Here's something funny. ChazInAz Jul 2024 #39

yes - just corrected it - they are Gen Z TBF Jul 2024 #48

I have a Gen X , a marginal Gen Y and one Gen Y kids. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #57

I love to hear when a family plan comes together. chouchou Jul 2024 #11

As I said in my op.. I have been known to walk on egg shells at family gatherings Peacetrain Jul 2024 #17

Trump didn't win people over with all those lies wryter2000 Jul 2024 #15

That is exactly what my son was saying in effect Peacetrain Jul 2024 #21

Peacetrain.......... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #16

Your welcome.. you know looking at quite a few of the posts today Peacetrain Jul 2024 #18

Elder millennial here with my own (similar) anecdotal evidence NoveltySocks Jul 2024 #19

I am from the tv as a great wasteland generation Peacetrain Jul 2024 #24

Good news is coming in from all over the country... MiHale Jul 2024 #22

I am seeing that all over this site. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #25

I completely agree with your son. planetc Jul 2024 #23

Oh yep my son is a registered Democrat. Pretty sure Peacetrain Jul 2024 #27

You raised a child whose registration status you do not have to check. planetc Jul 2024 #44

Good analysis. calimary Jul 2024 #38

There is a methof of getting a loud mouth's attention that Gene Hackman once used in a movie. planetc Jul 2024 #43

Thanks, I need that PatSeg Jul 2024 #26

It was just such a pleasant evening.. and to sit and discuss Peacetrain Jul 2024 #28

"Pleasant" isn't a word I've heard this past week PatSeg Jul 2024 #30

It was bloody awful this last week.. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #32

Oh yes, my stomach has hurt frequently this past week PatSeg Jul 2024 #36

I so wish our dear state would go blue this election.... Sogo Jul 2024 #29

I hear you!! I am from the same miller-meek district.. Peacetrain Jul 2024 #31

If Biden is truly able to continue to campaign AlexSFCA Jul 2024 #40

President Biden's microphone clearly was not functioning properly. raging moderate Jul 2024 #41

Good to hear! iemanja Jul 2024 #42

Yeah. Seems people over the age of 40 watch and read "traditional" media and are the ones 'hand-wringing'. 4lbs Jul 2024 #45

Thank you for the consoling report! fierywoman Jul 2024 #46

Sensible kid. Did he say exactly where he gets his news? IcyPeas Jul 2024 #51

Peacetrain reply grammiepammie Jul 2024 #52

My Gen Z sons and the girlfriend of one of them Bettie Jul 2024 #54

Ignore the faux concern and noise from CNN and NYT especially al bupp Jul 2024 #55

Thanks I could use that advice Peacetrain Jul 2024 #58

Sarah Longwell, an R never Trumper, does forcus groups of Deminpenn Jul 2024 #59