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EdmondDantes_

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24. Some are, some aren't

Fri May 15, 2026, 04:55 PM

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But for example their policies on building housing has resulted in increased housing costs. Same for the surge of outsourcing, taking away school funding, resisting the fight against climate change, gutting spending on infrastructure, paying for wars on a credit card.

Sure it's obviously not all baby boomers, but it feels a lot like how saying"not all men" or "all lives matter" misses the point. Does every black person vote for Democrats? Obviously not, but it happens at such a degree that Republicans are very eager to reduce the electoral power of black voters.

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Great find - thanks. jmbar2 23 hrs ago #7

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The age-bait schtick has gotten Torchlight 15 hrs ago #21

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Some are, some aren't EdmondDantes_ 7 hrs ago #24

Divide and conquer Bluestocking 7 hrs ago #27

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