This is coming from an old guy of 69 (me). Why did we let our Dem leaders get so old, so out of touch?

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18. I also think that it needs to be clearer that when we "bitch, gripe, and moan"

we're not picking on Democratic politicians as a whole. We're all true blue Democrats here, I believe. And as the age skews a little older here than at other forums, I think most of us would call ourselves FDR Democrats. That means something. And all the griping and hard words come from that -- where IS the FDR for our time? It's sheer frustration because at many times it feels like we're pushing for Democrats and Democracy more than our representatives are. And yet, almost to a person, we know our own limitations both in who we are and how we can make ourselves heard, given our age.

Of course, as we age, it seems "the world" more often forgives the old for outrageous words and actions... that goes along with treating us like children and talking down to us.

I can only hope that one day my first question of every day will be answered in the affirmative... yes, he DID die last night!