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In reply to the discussion: 8 Reasons Young Americans Don’t Fight Back [View all]lovemydog
(11,833 posts)30. Heh, hehe, I know
Thanks for the nice response. I don't want to get in arguments on the net, so I'm not trying to pick fights with any specifics folks. I have friends of all ages. I learn a lot from all of them who have a sense of humor. Like me.
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Well, your generation did both. Much like my generation and the "War on Terror."
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2014
#21
So let me get this straight, you are trying to argue that my generation is too focused on money...
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2014
#25
You seem to be on this kick that EVERYONE in America bought into the Cold War.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#29
Bought into it? You and your fellow tax payers were one of its chief financiers.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2014
#31
Uh huh,...the Teabaggers are rebelling against conservatives for not being conservative enough.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jun 2014
#36
even on DU if young people try to voice opinions/experiences/concerns they are shouted down
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2014
#12
We want to listen to you as well. The point is for everyone to listen and learn.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2014
#26
Thank you and keep reading this thread for the other replies to my post.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2014
#53
I don't agree with this blanket assertion. I DO know that, at 64, I will take issue with any poster
WinkyDink
Jun 2014
#51
That is your option and your experience on this website. I have seen differently. Especially in
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2014
#52
This is a bit depressing. I hope it hasn't gone that far, but fear it has.
mountain grammy
Jun 2014
#14
Minus the bit on electronics, all of that could be said about any generation.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2014
#27
Don't forget the efforts to reduce and remove all normal levels of violence from childhood...
Antler
Jun 2014
#43
I think it's simply that there is no Draft, and the young are indoctrinated to seek wealth and fame.
WinkyDink
Jun 2014
#50