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Rec for exposure. bravenak Jun 2014 #1
I had to check the OP's opening sentence to see if I had roguevalley Jun 2014 #29
My exact same status here makes us triplets. ancianita Jun 2014 #35
triplets are good. :D:D:D roguevalley Jun 2014 #67
Another sister here Hekate Jun 2014 #88
For all that it is informed by heartbreak, I simply love your post... CBHagman Jun 2014 #98
BRAVA!!!! I'm exactly there with you!!! calimary Jun 2014 #117
Amen, sister Hekate Jun 2014 #127
^^^ calimary Jun 2014 #133
another Amen to you and Hekate. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #136
I think I first became a feminist while sitting in catechism class with Father Flanagan as guest calimary Jun 2014 #154
HA! I too remember sitting in religion class and having the priest napi21 Jun 2014 #181
I am stlll Catholic too yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #242
Honestly, if she believed that, it may have influenced her career choice Maeve Jun 2014 #268
I was never subjected to that stuff. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #358
your cat, blanche, is AWESOME! roguevalley Jun 2014 #170
lol! that's somebody's cat I found on the innertoobz. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #178
I want. LOL! What a great cat. Thanks for putting it here. :D:D:D roguevalley Jun 2014 #196
you're most welcome! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #356
who is the lady with the little witch doggie? That is a hilarious dog :D:D:D roguevalley Jun 2014 #400
dat's me and Shrimpybooboobaby BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #401
Oh my god, Blanche. How cute you two are. I will have to try this sort of roguevalley Jun 2014 #402
Awwwwwwwww, tanks! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #403
+ about a million! Or so. BlueMTexpat Jun 2014 #205
I worked for McCarthy too Madam Mossfern Jun 2014 #130
Love your description, freckles and all. madfloridian Jun 2014 #141
I adored Harry Truman and have a pin of a shoe with a hole in it roguevalley Jun 2014 #171
Wish I could recommend this, Hekate. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #291
Yes we have actually been in the fight to save our democracy; some intense fighting on saving our DhhD Jun 2014 #69
Who said this? Number23 Jun 2014 #91
The way I took it was that bravenak was talking about society in general davidpdx Jun 2014 #120
I am a she. madfloridian Jun 2014 #135
Oophs sorry davidpdx Jun 2014 #140
Thanks, me, too. madfloridian Jun 2014 #142
(((HUG))) nt Mojorabbit Jun 2014 #190
Hugs back. madfloridian Jun 2014 #191
It has been really rough Mojorabbit Jun 2014 #195
Old white conservative leaning men. bravenak Jun 2014 #236
there has to be a way to discuss this fact noiretextatique Jun 2014 #283
That was my basic point. bravenak Jun 2014 #287
I agree...actually it is ridiculous noiretextatique Jun 2014 #299
Those who know what's up, know what's up here (as in this thread) too Number23 Jun 2014 #344
Thank you. bravenak Jun 2014 #346
Perhaps it is a good idea, especially for Liberals, to drop the labels and broadbrushing of sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #353
I will work hard for Crist, but that's about it for me. No other Dems to vote for anyway. madfloridian Jun 2014 #363
It matteers, Madfloridian, and you have no need ever to defend yourself against such bile. You are sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #366
And also I am at Dkos as floridagal... madfloridian Jun 2014 #369
You will have plenty of support if you decide to stay here. We are targets of a certain group sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #371
you are correct, however the GOP noiretextatique Jun 2014 #408
Of course, in fact we've always been able to discuss it. We have shamed them into accepting women sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #411
WOW, now I'm thrilled that I waiting to post my first response.. OLDMADAM Jun 2014 #422
Powerful first post. madfloridian Jun 2014 #424
Hello OLDMADAM. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #425
The "white female poster" fully understood connotations. I tried to be tactful.... madfloridian Jun 2014 #426
In the end, this is all probably a good thing. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #428
This thread is about me. bravenak Jun 2014 #429
Oh my.. I don't know how to respond to your request.. OLDMADAM Jun 2014 #437
Irony: redqueen Jun 2014 #438
I felt the same way when i joined and did not join the AA group until later. bravenak Jun 2014 #440
Hang in there, bravenak. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #447
Oh my god that is so sad. bravenak Jun 2014 #448
Don't get discouraged. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #449
Ok. bravenak Jun 2014 #452
Beautiful statement, OLDMADAM. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #434
Agreed The Road Runner Jun 2014 #435
There were actually generalizations on the makeup of DU that came first... countryjake Jun 2014 #156
Others still see it when the thread is trashed or ignored. madfloridian Jun 2014 #175
But there are tons of things that are left standing here... countryjake Jun 2014 #200
I know in my heart you are exactly right. madfloridian Jun 2014 #201
This ^^^^^^^ treestar Jun 2014 #294
Did you read the subthread between bravenak and me? msanthrope Jun 2014 #174
I can answer that JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #203
This whole thing has been so illuminating/mortifying/predictable Number23 Jun 2014 #204
Let's talk about mischaracterisation... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #208
In defense of me. bravenak Jun 2014 #211
And that's the bravenak I like seeing... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #214
I never got mad at her. bravenak Jun 2014 #215
I am going to chime in here once. PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #251
Violet...mirt does not see who alerts, right? nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #220
No, only the admin know who alerts on what n/t Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #221
So....unless the alerter clearly states who they are, you don't know if someone is alert stalking? msanthrope Jun 2014 #222
I'm going on what Skinner said a while back about alert stalking... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #232
I think the situation you described regarding yourself is alert stalking. You shut it down msanthrope Jun 2014 #234
No, it wasn't. I think claims of alert stalking are way overdone... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #282
Madfloridian got upset so that explains and justifies all of this? Number23 Jun 2014 #337
Yes, Madfloridian is still upset at being called a serial stalker and Repub. troll. madfloridian Jun 2014 #350
Your indignation started before you were accused of being a Repub troll (and I have no idea Number23 Jun 2014 #357
There was another post going on at the same time. madfloridian Jun 2014 #359
You jumped up to attack bravenak. And you announced to the world that you'd alerted on her post Number23 Jun 2014 #360
Here is my post about what I am not, a link to one of her posts, and a link to the ongoing AA post. madfloridian Jun 2014 #368
"I never realized there was such anger toward those of us who are white in this forum." Number23 Jun 2014 #380
Here's my whole post in my defense. Perhaps you did not read all of it. madfloridian Jun 2014 #383
But what does that have to do with my post or anything that I've written? Number23 Jun 2014 #385
Oh, I did visit there today. madfloridian Jun 2014 #387
I'm not worried about the alert stalker stuff. I realize that is important to you Number23 Jun 2014 #390
I just posted one of the posts here in entirety. madfloridian Jun 2014 #391
In what way did madfloridian mischaracterize what bravenak said? countryjake Jun 2014 #370
Wow, I guess I missed that or did not read completely madfloridian Jun 2014 #405
In fact here is my whole post in my defense. madfloridian Jun 2014 #372
I did not know i was flagged until about an hour before i posted in AA. bravenak Jun 2014 #212
You might find this subthread of interest to you.... msanthrope Jun 2014 #224
I see that our AA group was already known about. bravenak Jun 2014 #229
Yes. Note that exchange happened a week before yours. FYI...when you get a hide, the admins msanthrope Jun 2014 #230
I am enjoying how easily people have fallen into the trap of believing i called her any names. bravenak Jun 2014 #235
You didn't call any DUer names. And I hope that the links I gave you give a little context msanthrope Jun 2014 #238
Well i feel like i should stay off of here and let this thing die. bravenak Jun 2014 #239
I think that was a very gracious apology to madflo in the prior thread, and I respect msanthrope Jun 2014 #241
Bravenak, I really don't think most of the posters replying here... countryjake Jun 2014 #269
I was just going by the DU polls. bravenak Jun 2014 #270
I don't see what is so outrageous about that post BainsBane Jun 2014 #323
Very interesting subthread you posted, msanthrope. Number23 Jun 2014 #338
Wow. nt Bobbie Jo Jun 2014 #347
Indeed..I cannot believe she was flagged. My post #224 above msanthrope Jun 2014 #226
I've seen enough posts here that are ageist. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #225
I am not sure what is going on, but bravenak is one of my fave people here so, i will say this randys1 Jun 2014 #279
Randy i love you too. bravenak Jun 2014 #281
"...kill Wall Street"... really? WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #328
98% of All the problems in America are from stupid fucking fundies snooper2 Jun 2014 #420
Yes, it is not ageism to recognize that older white people treestar Jun 2014 #293
I think I already responded here but I will again, bravenak is NOT an ageist randys1 Jun 2014 #427
Proud to be progressive ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #134
I never called anyone lazy, stupid or selfish. bravenak Jun 2014 #233
I already defended you on that. madfloridian Jun 2014 #430
I posted that as a response to this. bravenak Jun 2014 #432
Do you really have the nerve Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #439
No. I expect exactly this. bravenak Jun 2014 #441
"Scared"? LOL, yeah right -- DUers didn't just fall off the turnip truck. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #446
So you think the Dem Party doesn't need 'old' voters? Is that the position of the Party, or just sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #164
Careful Sabrina, that poster is busy telling everyone that she is being stalked by those Dragonfli Jun 2014 #172
Thanks Dragonfli, I've never seen such drivel, even on some of the Right Wing forums I used to post sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #367
I never said any of that Sabrina. bravenak Jun 2014 #217
I have read the post you wrote bravenak. But I don't think the problem is just that post. Apparently sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #373
Thank you Sabrina. bravenak Jun 2014 #374
Thank you for listening. I appreciate that. I know we all say things the wrong way sometimes, sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #377
No problem. I am lacking a filter. bravenak Jun 2014 #378
That's true, I guess we all get sensitive because we feel passionately about things and on a forum sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #379
Yes, they are my sweeties. bravenak Jun 2014 #381
Then I'll say it again, they are adorable! sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #382
Thanks! bravenak Jun 2014 #384
I will post it again. bravenak Jun 2014 #219
+10,000 WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #228
It's getting silly. Just remember that the extremists are a fringe. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #2
And get far more attention than they deserve from the media. maddiemom Jun 2014 #70
Seems to me that most of the progressives on this board are the people over 50 BuelahWitch Jun 2014 #3
No definitions given. madfloridian Jun 2014 #8
Yes, this. We remember a time when the Democratic Party actually stood up for working people, kath Jun 2014 #11
Good point. madfloridian Jun 2014 #12
And in the next generation, Jesus and JFK, with FDR still up there ideally. maddiemom Jun 2014 #57
Agreed. progressoid Jun 2014 #15
What is the detractors' definition of "progressives" and "liberals"? Maedhros Jun 2014 #43
Or very close to 50 - TBF Jun 2014 #129
My political steering wheel is turned so far left defacto7 Jun 2014 #202
Some Of the Most Radical Here, Ma'am, Are Among The Oldest The Magistrate Jun 2014 #4
It's a very broad brush, and it's not needed. madfloridian Jun 2014 #5
Well said and I fully agree. justhanginon Jun 2014 #25
I, too... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2014 #72
I'm among the younger "older white men." hunter Jun 2014 #47
This black man thanks you for telling the truth!-nt Anansi1171 Jun 2014 #100
I am speaking of the DU community. I know what it's like to live in a RW community. madfloridian Jun 2014 #106
I appreciate your comments. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #340
maybe because the left's biggest victories and most outspoken times were back then. alp227 Jun 2014 #95
Perhaps we should just speak about people as people, criticize them if we think they are wrong, as sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #157
Well, durn... chervilant Jun 2014 #223
I didn't say they were very influential, I said they claim to represent women. Those are two sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #351
It's really amusing to watch you accuse others of claiming they speak for all women while seaglass Jun 2014 #419
Absolutely, sir. (nt) Heidi Jun 2014 #176
Exactly! scarletwoman Jun 2014 #246
R#6 & K for, KKKarl's strategy has been to pit Dem constituencies against one another. n/t UTUSN Jun 2014 #6
good heavens, have I been missing something? a VERY cranky, radical old white woman niyad Jun 2014 #7
What threads? Where? Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #9
I too am an older white woman, a retired teacher... FLyellowdog Jun 2014 #10
I'm sorry shenmue Jun 2014 #13
Another older, retired, white woman here. SheilaT Jun 2014 #14
I like older white women. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #23
..... madfloridian Jun 2014 #26
Mine too LeafsFan17 Jun 2014 #37
I've known a few Peace Corp people, so know what you're saying. maddiemom Jun 2014 #63
im 55 MFM008 Jun 2014 #206
An RPCV from BlueMTexpat Jun 2014 #207
I am a former educator too, MissDeeds Jun 2014 #16
You are appreciated voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2014 #17
Guess who started this generation divide battle? The Third Way...in the 90s. madfloridian Jun 2014 #18
when I taught as an old geezer, I had youngers ask me to get roguevalley Jun 2014 #30
If you want to know why America has a deficit, look into the tax returns of the very wealthy JDPriestly Jun 2014 #167
Those affiliated with Third Way should be purged from the party. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #266
K&R. They've been so destructive. Overseas Jun 2014 #302
Yes. They employed an elaborate ruse to hand over control of the party to corporations. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #303
Agreed. Overseas Jun 2014 #306
Yep. The big red Trojan Horse you see in the middle of the Democratic Party is the Third Way. nt Zorra Jun 2014 #332
I couldn't agree more. They have their own party, they are only in this party because the other one sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #361
They have been so old-fashioned while pretending to modernize. Regressive. Overseas Jun 2014 #305
exactly. The "people" are asked to sacrifice for the common good. Where is the sacrifice for the liberal_at_heart Jun 2014 #450
Its more than that and its sad and pisses me off to to levels of rage. MANY of us grew up in Drew Richards Jun 2014 #19
Good rant. Lifelong Protester Jun 2014 #55
I'm over 60, been on du since very near the beginning.... tomp Jun 2014 #249
+1! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #267
if anything DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #20
Many of us consider you to be an example of the very best DU has to offer. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #21
I'll second that. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #99
Links please Andy823 Jun 2014 #22
I have the old DU habit of not linking to posts when I am being critical. madfloridian Jun 2014 #24
Call it out LeafsFan17 Jun 2014 #38
Yes isin't strange that that used to be the policy...and I agree with..not linking..but others do it Drew Richards Jun 2014 #81
Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2014 #27
Well said! Drew Richards Jun 2014 #87
Amen to that. madfloridian Jun 2014 #143
I'm an old-timer here..... Uben Jun 2014 #28
Recommended Marrah_G Jun 2014 #31
They're characterized by Their willingness to throw people under their bus, not just by WHO They MisterP Jun 2014 #32
Certain forms of bigotry are allowed, for example DrDan Jun 2014 #33
It is simply human nature and our culture to blame "others" for problems. goldent Jun 2014 #34
That is terrible, so sorry you felt that way LittleBlue Jun 2014 #36
All older people are not the same. Stellar Jun 2014 #39
Yes.... Grey Jun 2014 #40
Ageism is as bad as sexism I say... Helen Borg Jun 2014 #41
Excellent thread. K&R Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #42
let's be honest here - is this the Tiger Beat club again? Skittles Jun 2014 #44
Of course it is. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #101
LOL Skittles Jun 2014 #103
LOL WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #110
uh yes, really Skittles Jun 2014 #152
Yes. bravenak Jun 2014 #237
No, it is the Golden Girls snooper2 Jun 2014 #421
what madfloridian said bigtree Jun 2014 #45
Another older white woman here, and I will be damned if I will apologize hamsterjill Jun 2014 #46
Amen sister! StarryNite Jun 2014 #60
The young folks are one pregnancy scare away from getting it. Both sexes. Warpy Jun 2014 #79
Right On! Drew Richards Jun 2014 #85
I agree. hamsterjill Jun 2014 #114
A post referencing Swift and baby-eating was once hidden... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #123
I know, sometimes the ignorance here is astonishing Warpy Jun 2014 #169
True. It's the rudeness and doubling-down when one is so clearly wrong...` WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #297
Sheesh. That's pathetic. kath Jun 2014 #192
That's a good point. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #289
Many of us remember... onyourleft Jun 2014 #82
I remember girl friends suddenly gone for a whole school year. madfloridian Jun 2014 #153
Here Here KauaiK Jun 2014 #48
As an old woman/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother and one time activist GoldenOldie Jun 2014 #65
Hooray. Another golden geezer here, and here close to the start elfin Jun 2014 #49
I, too am an older white woman and retired teacher. I'll hit seventy in 2015. maddiemom Jun 2014 #50
My family were mostly Republicans. They believed basically the same as we did. madfloridian Jun 2014 #56
In a nutshell. The Southern Strategy and then the "Christian" Right." maddiemom Jun 2014 #68
After giving it some thought, I realized that the blame goes to Karl Rove; maddiemom Jun 2014 #250
I'm an Old White Guy and here is what I believe in..... zwyziec Jun 2014 #51
Great post. madfloridian Jun 2014 #52
Wonderful! You are are defnitely 75. I've got a half dozen years to go, but agree maddiemom Jun 2014 #76
I forget why I clicked on this thread... Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2014 #53
..... madfloridian Jun 2014 #58
Right on, Sister! I'm an old, liberal white guy! LongTomH Jun 2014 #54
I put a lot heaven05 Jun 2014 #59
I am an old woman, named after my mother... KG Jun 2014 #61
When I used to sing professionally, Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #83
I saw some of the comments on one thread yesterday. historylovr Jun 2014 #62
Seems like a certain set wants to move forward past what made us Democrats. Octafish Jun 2014 #64
That is what I see also. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #71
Me too. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #168
I totally agree with you! nikto Jun 2014 #108
+1. It does seem that way, doesn't it. nt historylovr Jun 2014 #122
Wonderful post, MadFlo Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #66
Thanks, Blue madfloridian Jun 2014 #145
Sure. Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #149
I, too, am an older woman--I'll asjr Jun 2014 #73
You sound like an amazing person. madfloridian Jun 2014 #183
Sorry you have to feel that way on DU, asjr. But you're not alone, there is a nasty trend going on sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #348
Thanks Mad.... SomethingFishy Jun 2014 #74
^^^THIS!^^^ scarletwoman Jun 2014 #240
Who are the idiots making such asinine judgments?! I, for one, am a 64-yr-old FLAMING Liberal. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #75
This older white man is definately pulling this board to the left. Scuba Jun 2014 #77
And thank you for that. madfloridian Jun 2014 #461
I agree with you on this. AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #78
Thanks for... onyourleft Jun 2014 #80
To all those who are wishing we would all just hurry up and die off: Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #84
Any of you kids think you're more progressive than me, but weren't out protesting with Occupy, Zorra Jun 2014 #86
Love it! scarletwoman Jun 2014 #245
+10000000000000000000000 QC Jun 2014 #290
KnR, madfloridian Hekate Jun 2014 #89
I haven't seen the threads, but don't mind them. Beacool Jun 2014 #90
Absolutely agree jopacaco Jun 2014 #92
Hi! I also come from blue collar roots in the Pgh area. Welcome to DU! kath Jun 2014 #194
Welcome to DU, from a native Johnstowner. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #330
Welcome to DU, jopacaco! femmocrat Jun 2014 #341
Me, too, liberal that is. The older I get the more liberal. madfloridian Jun 2014 #389
retired librarian, old white southern male, progressive side of every intraparty divide carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #93
instead of making it iamthebandfanman Jun 2014 #94
You were here before they were and, if you choose, you'll be here long after they've gone.... Rowdyboy Jun 2014 #96
I may have been clueless when younger, but I don't remember being rude. madfloridian Jun 2014 #97
Hey madflo. I agree with you and have never thought about age here... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #109
I should have bitten my tongue last night instead of responding. madfloridian Jun 2014 #116
I really believe part of it is the anonymnity granted by the keyboard... Rowdyboy Jun 2014 #180
I, too, am an older (71) white woman AND A PROGRESSIVE. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #102
, blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #104
Still at it in the trenches in downtown tpa. cachukis Jun 2014 #105
Hi there, haven't seen you post in ages. madfloridian Jun 2014 #197
Thank you. I've been here since 2002, and tired of being ripped to shreds. Faygo Kid Jun 2014 #107
I am also an oldie and wish to express a couple things to the youngsters onboard. Frustratedlady Jun 2014 #111
As an old white woman, I just assume that those here who stupidly broad-brush djean111 Jun 2014 #112
I get the distinct impression that DU is primarily made up of "older" people redruddyred Jun 2014 #113
Right on! FloriTexan Jun 2014 #115
Thank you, from an old fart who's been here since the start of this place. GoneOffShore Jun 2014 #118
Another almost-retired teacher and white female. femmocrat Jun 2014 #119
My daughter says I have an "inner hippie". madfloridian Jun 2014 #121
MF, most people ignore those who are here to divide people. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #124
Ad hominem arguments are distractions I hate liars Jun 2014 #125
PS: I'm not criticizing this thread... I hate liars Jun 2014 #126
MF is responding to some pretty nasty comments about 'old people' on this forum. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #166
You are right though, Sabrina. madfloridian Jun 2014 #185
No, I don't think you should lie low, MF. Liberals need to stand up more. It's because they often sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #393
Keep up the good fight madfloridian! neverforget Jun 2014 #128
I'm an older white man OldRedneck Jun 2014 #131
Love your post. Thanks for sharing. madfloridian Jun 2014 #187
That is an incredible story. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #271
The account of the person who thinks "old white men" are... SMC22307 Jun 2014 #132
Thank you. I usually stay out of stuff. This is twice in two weeks... madfloridian Jun 2014 #137
My pleasure. SMC22307 Jun 2014 #144
Some of us progressives grew old here! Generic Other Jun 2014 #138
Rec 840high Jun 2014 #139
I really value your input and that of older DU'ers steve2470 Jun 2014 #146
Thanks a lot for that. madfloridian Jun 2014 #148
"Who let all these old people in here?" NBachers Jun 2014 #147
Old memories...bet I could list more. madfloridian Jun 2014 #150
Yes, I was a little restrained with my entries. We all could fill in a lot of memories, couldn't we? NBachers Jun 2014 #151
There are people here who were involved in the civil rights, environmental, anti-war, etc. movements G_j Jun 2014 #155
Amen to that. madfloridian Jun 2014 #158
I am an older white woman also, and I agree. Thanks. nt babylonsister Jun 2014 #159
I've been here since 2001. Triana Jun 2014 #160
It's been OK for a long time to "hate old white guys", if we're being blunt Corruption Inc Jun 2014 #161
I am not old, only 62, and JEB Jun 2014 #162
me too. ellenrr Jun 2014 #227
When did Democrats start demeaning the elderly? Oilwellian Jun 2014 #163
In the 2008 primary. DURHAM D Jun 2014 #253
Madfloridian, you have always been advocating for education akbacchus_BC Jun 2014 #165
I have been retired for a while. I see what is happening by contact and research. madfloridian Jun 2014 #177
Well said, Mad.... paleotn Jun 2014 #173
Just try real hard not to take it to heart, madfloridian... countryjake Jun 2014 #179
the FUD looking for fissures has been extremely strong this past year NuttyFluffers Jun 2014 #182
Yay! Tell 'em, girl! Duppers Jun 2014 #184
If we are dragging those "younger folk" down, I think they ought to take their young asses, MADem Jun 2014 #186
......... madfloridian Jun 2014 #188
Some of my favorite people davidthegnome Jun 2014 #189
no room for racism on du. glad to be the 200th rec of this thread Liberal_in_LA Jun 2014 #193
K&R LiberalElite Jun 2014 #198
do not be fooled DonCoquixote Jun 2014 #199
I'm a middle-aged feminist BainsBane Jun 2014 #209
Dear Mad ... hang in there! BlueMTexpat Jun 2014 #210
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #213
Little old 60+ woman here,not yet retired, but wannabe. raccoon Jun 2014 #216
What so many younger people tend to forget is that too will someday be older justiceischeap Jun 2014 #218
That sort of stuff is why I barely ever post here any. 99Forever Jun 2014 #231
Much empathy with your words. madfloridian Jun 2014 #396
You're not the only one reconsidering your party affiliation. If the party doesn't want 'old white sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #409
Sabrina, question. I swear I must be stupid. madfloridian Jun 2014 #410
Look at the top of this page. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #412
Thanks, after this I better fill one out. madfloridian Jun 2014 #413
It's definitely a good idea. I filled it out a while ago, still have a few spaces though which sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #414
It helps a lot PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #417
I have always been a registered Democrat, and a two-time Obama voter. madfloridian Jun 2014 #243
Per more stuff in this thread....I ALERTED ONCE. madfloridian Jun 2014 #244
OK, I'm a white male, 71. rogerashton Jun 2014 #247
I am an older white women, retired school nurse mgardener Jun 2014 #248
People should know what this is about BainsBane Jun 2014 #252
Okay, here goes. Here's the text since you keep pushing it. madfloridian Jun 2014 #255
If you wanted to "be in this together" BainsBane Jun 2014 #257
I did try to discuss. madfloridian Jun 2014 #258
You didn't respond to her apology BainsBane Jun 2014 #259
At least she didn't say 'I really don't care about her apologies.' Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #260
That is what you single out as nasty? BainsBane Jun 2014 #261
It was an example of a really nasty response to a genuine and heartfelt apology... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #262
This message was self-deleted by its author boston bean Jun 2014 #285
Oh please. RiffRandell Jun 2014 #325
I've seen her apologize several times BainsBane Jun 2014 #333
Forget it, Baines. Thanks for trying, though. Peace to all. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #336
She never apologized to me. RiffRandell Jun 2014 #342
I never mentioned the name, never gave a link until just now when you pushed it. madfloridian Jun 2014 #265
I guess we had it coming to us. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #278
I think it was a good post. bravenak Jun 2014 #256
It was an EXCELLENT post. redqueen Jun 2014 #274
Not ALL men!! bravenak Jun 2014 #276
It is SO clear in your post which segment of society you were talking about. redqueen Jun 2014 #277
Because that is not how it was stated PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #280
Bullshit. Find me some bellyaching about this redqueen Jun 2014 #295
To be honest, it made me do a second and third read. historylovr Jun 2014 #286
+1000... SidDithers Jun 2014 #263
Well said. redqueen Jun 2014 #275
This thread is about posters Union Scribe Jun 2014 #386
I would think if people were tired of division BainsBane Jun 2014 #394
anytime any1 says questionseverything Jun 2014 #254
Thanks for the post. ctsnowman Jun 2014 #264
I see all my friends are under the transparency tab libodem Jun 2014 #272
Another old broad checking in Maeve Jun 2014 #273
frankly, I do not believe age is the issue noiretextatique Jun 2014 #284
There's been an attempt generally to divide the young from the old(er) in the media. alarimer Jun 2014 #288
Noticed the "old" meme crop up, which is generally applied to anyone middle-aged or older... villager Jun 2014 #292
I am often seen as too liberal here. madfloridian Jun 2014 #296
Exactly. villager Jun 2014 #298
as though the party's problem is rigid, doctrinaire lefties rather than glib corporate spokesmodels MisterP Jun 2014 #329
Exactly, redux villager Jun 2014 #334
Jeane Kirkpatrick/Scoop Jackson playbook? that's an OLD one nt MisterP Jun 2014 #335
If there is honest sincerity about not wanting to disparage older people here... madfloridian Jun 2014 #300
nailed it. djean111 Jun 2014 #301
I am serious. madfloridian Jun 2014 #309
I know you are. And yes, it is being doubled-down on. djean111 Jun 2014 #311
It's interesting to me that there was no similar angst about 'the dividing' when this came out redqueen Jun 2014 #310
That was published in 2001. madfloridian Jun 2014 #315
Are you talking about the thread where bravenak talks about being alert stalked? redqueen Jun 2014 #317
It reads like the future of DU to me. madfloridian Jun 2014 #320
The title does not bother me. It also doesn't bother me when women complain about white feminists. redqueen Jun 2014 #321
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #304
Why does the older white demographic vote Republican in large numbers? YoungDemCA Jun 2014 #307
Older DUers do not likely vote Republican in large numbers. madfloridian Jun 2014 #308
Some people here don't want to talk about what bravenak ACTUALLY WROTE, redqueen Jun 2014 #312
racism and sexism often go hand in hand. A lot of overlap there ... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #339
+10000000 reality sucks noiretextatique Jun 2014 #314
older white people are the GOP demographic...period noiretextatique Jun 2014 #313
Wrong, there are many older and elderly white Democrats in America. quinnox Jun 2014 #316
who votes for republicans? noiretextatique Jun 2014 #318
And many of those elderly white Democrats are Southern style Democrats. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #327
I am tired of qualifying...it is privilege to demand that noiretextatique Jun 2014 #407
. Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #415
okay...who the fuck is the GOP demographic? noiretextatique Jul 2014 #474
Yes. Number23 Jun 2014 #343
wtf...you would think i said all white americans are fascists or something noiretextatique Jul 2014 #477
I'm not perplexed at all nor am I perplexed by the responses you got from particular posters Number23 Jul 2014 #482
Joe Biden is an old White Man. So is Sen Sanders and Reid and every old Democrat I know sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #392
that does not change the reality of the GOP's demographic noiretextatique Jul 2014 #476
So your point is to drive all older white people Jakes Progress Jun 2014 #442
my point is not controversial...at all. it is a FACT noiretextatique Jul 2014 #475
Your facts are the republicans dream. Jakes Progress Jul 2014 #479
how absolutely ridiculous...you can continue to deny reality all you like noiretextatique Jul 2014 #480
Still missing the point, Jakes Progress Jul 2014 #484
Not older Democrats of any shade, though. merrily Jul 2014 #473
duh...of course not. real democrats typically do no fall for the GOP's bullshit noiretextatique Jul 2014 #478
I agree on both points. merrily Jul 2014 #483
I Was More Conservative When I Was Younger Liberal_Dog Jun 2014 #319
Older, white retired widow agreeing with you, MadFlo. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #322
279 recs. nt Zorra Jun 2014 #324
It's more threads than that now, they just keep coming Corruption Inc Jun 2014 #326
And the jury results are in.... aikoaiko Jun 2014 #345
Recommended, thanks for saying what needed to be said. Autumn Jun 2014 #331
NO, I am not an "alert stalker", not an ex Repub troll stalking. Defending myself... madfloridian Jun 2014 #349
I am trying to decide which one is the drama queen Skittles Jun 2014 #352
I am defending myself against those attacks. If you call that drama queen so be it. madfloridian Jun 2014 #354
I never said it was you Skittles Jun 2014 #362
You know what? I don't give a damn what anyone says here anymore. madfloridian Jun 2014 #364
do what I do - put those folk on Ignore Skittles Jun 2014 #365
+1000 - I support you, I have read your posts for over a decade now. Dragonfli Jun 2014 #375
Thank you. madfloridian Jun 2014 #376
There are many sincere people here Union Scribe Jun 2014 #388
Good 1st paragraph, very true. madfloridian Jun 2014 #398
Now I'm a drama queen. madfloridian Jun 2014 #355
No, you're no drama queen. historylovr Jun 2014 #395
Again for visibility..my defense of me and some links I didn't post before trying to be nice. madfloridian Jun 2014 #397
I already feel like I'm not wanted here, or as a Democrat. ladyVet Jun 2014 #399
I am amazed at how far left I am heading. madfloridian Jun 2014 #404
Just remember, you are in very good company. Those few who are slamming Democrats on this forum have sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #406
FDR said, "I welcome their hatred" Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #436
Yeah, me too. Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #416
+1. historylovr Jun 2014 #444
I updated the post in which I defend myself and give examples of why I posted. madfloridian Jun 2014 #418
AND madfloridian Jun 2014 #423
They are being myopic and working from a tiny world. Jakes Progress Jun 2014 #443
I've been watching this thread and I feel a need to comment.... Sancho Jun 2014 #431
Thanks so much for your post. Lots of wisdom as usual. madfloridian Jun 2014 #433
I tried reading all this crap. Jakes Progress Jun 2014 #445
K&R! Almost 300 recs! Rex Jun 2014 #451
300th rec... Upton Jun 2014 #453
Thanks for linking the two original posts which mention the WHITE MEN on DU ... slipslidingaway Jun 2014 #454
In my journal I put two posts with what was said. madfloridian Jun 2014 #455
Old rules seem to no longer matter ... slipslidingaway Jun 2014 #456
A couple of months ago kiva Jun 2014 #457
I've decided not to use it. madfloridian Jun 2014 #459
I respect your decision. kiva Jun 2014 #460
I just heard through the grapevine that I am still being accused of serial stalking and trolling. madfloridian Jun 2014 #458
This message was self-deleted by its author MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #485
The theme of *white liberals are racists* continues... Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #462
Bigoted? Reverse bigoted hooey? JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #463
If that's the reason for ditching FDR, it's a lame one. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #464
It's not ditching FDR JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #465
Wow. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #466
And I can appreciate that JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #467
Do you really think Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #469
And I can appreciate that JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #470
Everybody's experience is valid, I do believe that wholeheartedly. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #472
Here's a good book that will help you understand us JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #468
Thanks, JAG. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #471
anti seniorism is stupid DonCoquixote Jul 2014 #481
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