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Peacetrain

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

Fri Jul 5, 2024, 11:10 AM

Jul 2024

mostly not because I am worried of what someone else will say.. but what I will say.. I am pretty passionate about my politics also..

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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