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1. Has nothing to do with age,

Reply to NewHendoLib (Original post)

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:46 PM

Mar 2025

Wish every Democrat were doing what Bernie and Elizabeth Warren are doing.

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This is coming from an old guy of 69 (me). Why did we let our Dem leaders get so old, so out of touch? [View all] NewHendoLib Mar 2025 OP

Has nothing to do with age, gab13by13 Mar 2025 #1

I think the post is referring to "old" as the attitude and actions, FoxNewsSucks Mar 2025 #32

Yup, many of them are stuck in their old ways. They cannot see that the game has changed. Magoo48 Mar 2025 #88

You have a point but, the poster has a few more. There are always exceptions, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Escurumbele Mar 2025 #69

Teddy Roosevelt only became president because MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #85

Actually, the Spanish-American war in Cuba was a success, and yes, everytime you fight a war you run the risk Escurumbele Mar 2025 #93

I don't know what would have happened if McKinley MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #98

Power is vested in seniority alarimer Mar 2025 #2

Yes indeed. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #4

Too much money in the electoral system. Get money out and things get better. Escurumbele Mar 2025 #70

Bingo. SergeStorms Mar 2025 #80

DURec leftstreet Mar 2025 #3

who is looking after the interests of furloughed workers bigtree Mar 2025 #5

Have you seen my reply to you yet? ReRe Mar 2025 #29

I just caught this on the way down bigtree Mar 2025 #35

Good questions. Right now, re: the hows, this KPN Mar 2025 #31

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2025 #6

Young kids like don't remember the '50s with ancient southern politicians Wonder Why Mar 2025 #7

what kills me is Skittles Mar 2025 #8

you got that right. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #9

If you get hidden, probably at least one of my comments slightlv Mar 2025 #10

I love your comment and support. thanks. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #12

If I didn't already have some FoxNewsSucks Mar 2025 #34

THAT is really IT. The "fire in their belly." calimary Mar 2025 #52

+1 Emile Mar 2025 #100

Love this post. hamsterjill Mar 2025 #11

Thanks. I am pleasantly surprised at the reactions to my rant! NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #13

I also think that it needs to be clearer that when we "bitch, gripe, and moan" slightlv Mar 2025 #18

Money talks. Those in leadership tend to be the bigger fundraisers. RockRaven Mar 2025 #14

understood, and absolutely. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #16

Good explanation for what is wrong, but I would say KPN Mar 2025 #42

It's frowned upon to criticize party leadership or say the direction of the party is headed in the wrong way. SunImp Mar 2025 #15

which I find shocking...but then again, I am not a follower. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #17

And that's why we're fucked so badly. FoxNewsSucks Mar 2025 #19

Amen. KPN Mar 2025 #43

Kick dalton99a Mar 2025 #20

I couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Mar 2025 #21

K&R spanone Mar 2025 #22

Their wealth. Schumer's is about 80 million LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #23

This is NOT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!! DaBronx Mar 2025 #36

Just about everything is wrong due to the AI. But LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #41

your #'s seem in line with this report cadoman Mar 2025 #50

It could be either set of numbers looking at the disclosure form. LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #55

I would encourage you to visit Politifact DaBronx Mar 2025 #58

Look, I have no gripe with Sen Schumer's income, really it is about the system. LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #61

Truth matters regardless of your opinions on these issues DaBronx Mar 2025 #62

Take your choice. lildDemz Mar 2025 #82

The old guys? Aussie105 Mar 2025 #24

Out of curiosity, are you really from Down Under? ;-) ReRe Mar 2025 #48

old? orchidlady Mar 2025 #91

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2025 #25

thanks for reading it! NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #26

Two mentions of Bernie. I am 76 and never stopped advocating for civil rights. And I never will. usonian Mar 2025 #27

That's it In a nutshell. KPN Mar 2025 #44

It's easy to say "Citizens United must go." yardwork Mar 2025 #63

I'm with you every step of the way and moniss Mar 2025 #28

amazing isn't it? we are "extreme" because we believe in equality in every dimension - NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #30

Epic quote from the OP Bobstandard Mar 2025 #33

A technical/historical viewpoint: Aussie105 Mar 2025 #37

I wish I could Rec this post 10,000 times! red dog 1 Mar 2025 #38

i really dont see how this doesnt end in violence moonshinegnomie Mar 2025 #39

Surrendering? Aussie105 Mar 2025 #40

I'm pissed off that Biden, Harris, Obama, Clinton and others are staying out of this Gimpyknee Mar 2025 #45

Agree. This is not a normal situation. Not at all. JanMichael Mar 2025 #92

It takes big money to be elected. CoopersDad Mar 2025 #46

Wonderfully great post. Kudos for taking the time KPN Mar 2025 #47

With ya, NewHendoLib! calimary Mar 2025 #49

Right there with you NHL!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2025 #51

Kick for the day shift NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #53

Part of it is simply demographics. The size of the boomer generation means there are currently more of them in WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2025 #54

+1. Millennials could be the ones to change things radius777 Mar 2025 #66

This. n/t OneGrassRoot Mar 2025 #56

There is old & then there is old. William769 Mar 2025 #57

Your comments are always appreciated, friend. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #59

Many here were pissed when Biden dropped out Kaleva Mar 2025 #60

Citizens United Bettie Mar 2025 #64

I feel like there was a generation that just didn't show up for politics. travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #65

Yes, Republicans have been building up asshole leadership through Turning Point USA. intheflow Mar 2025 #67

Fuck the orange asshole and his minions. (borrowed content) NotHardly Mar 2025 #68

NewHendoLib CentralBlueTexan Mar 2025 #71

You're the age of my little brother - where ever the hell he went. NNadir Mar 2025 #72

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wow! brilliant! thanks. bluboid Mar 2025 #74

I guess I'm left wondering Littlered Mar 2025 #75

I know nothing, that's why i post bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #76

Well said Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #77

Many of us feel the same way you do... n/t PatrickforB Mar 2025 #78

Not much to do with old age, as it does old outdated political ideas. Crowman2009 Mar 2025 #79

Amen. Torrent63 Mar 2025 #81

And, I expect this reply to be removed as well, but you asked. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #83

69 is not 'so old.' elleng Mar 2025 #84

I wish I could turn back the clock and be 69 again. LOL Emile Mar 2025 #99

The Democratic bench is very deep MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #86

Old is not age related KSL-Washington Mar 2025 #87

I like the way you frame it senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #89

Thank you. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #90

If they are still alive Progressive dog Mar 2025 #94

When a political system gets stale and is only motivated by self interest . . . Aussie105 Mar 2025 #95

Please stop with the age votes. tavernier Mar 2025 #96

you missed my point. it's not the age of us voters. it is the age of our leaders. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #102

Amen! LoisB Mar 2025 #97

You can say the same on the right Woodwizard Mar 2025 #101

Trashing the thread. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #103

You miss the point too. Trash away NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #104

I personally love the old-school Democrats stoned Mar 2025 #105

The longer they stay in office and the wealthier they get the more out Autumn Mar 2025 #106