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lindysalsagal

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37. How can anyone in their 50's not know what the nuclear codes or the supreme court are?

Mon Sep 26, 2016, 07:34 PM

Sep 2016

That's my point: They've heard the term "supreme court" for 40 years and never once wondered what it was.

Beyond my belief, that's all.

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3 lower-rung, uneducated women at work told me they're undecided today. I was shocked. [View all] lindysalsagal Sep 2016 OP

At my work bmstee01 Sep 2016 #1

Sometimes people play dumb. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #17

The D is the one endorsed by generals and hawkish wonks; the R is the one endorsed by Putin. lostnfound Sep 2016 #58

+1 SammyWinstonJack Sep 2016 #95

Back when Joe Biden ran in the primaries, I had a Biden sticker on my truck. CrispyQ Sep 2016 #78

Election season begins in earnest tonight citood Sep 2016 #2

He tells it like it is! Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #3

I think they mean: He says the racist, xenophobic, and bigoted things "I" believe etherealtruth Sep 2016 #33

he *does* tell it like it is! it's all a big lie, see? unblock Sep 2016 #53

Until the next day lame54 Sep 2016 #82

Unfortunately izzybella Sep 2016 #4

I'll bite warrprayer Sep 2016 #5

Also characterized as "untrained" MichMan Sep 2016 #8

I am not college educated warrprayer Sep 2016 #13

In this case , they are all of the above. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #21

O.K. warrprayer Sep 2016 #20

A warm body in the room bmstee01 Sep 2016 #52

Thanks. n/t warrprayer Sep 2016 #61

Unskilled: Working hourly with no training, no college, no proof of any expertise: A pulse. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #11

Oh those dullards with a pulse. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #24

OK. Listen. These 3 particular women are in their 50's. This is the only work they'll ever do. They' lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #28

Except for a great set of luck, some brains and hard work, there I am. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #40

That is not what I said. Stop making things up. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #45

Brains are determined by genetics. In other words, they cannot help if they have a pulse. AngryAmish Sep 2016 #65

Running from information has nothing Saphire Sep 2016 #89

So you're calling them stupid? Marr Sep 2016 #79

"none of them did anything past HS" RadiationTherapy Sep 2016 #25

Total snob. Nt B2G Sep 2016 #31

Post removed Post removed Sep 2016 #63

An insufferable attitude. Texasgal Sep 2016 #67

Wow. You're a piece of work. Codeine Sep 2016 #80

Most people get their information from commercials running the last 3 weeks before the election. milestogo Sep 2016 #6

Exactly the repugs' plan. elleng Sep 2016 #7

They sure do sound lower rung. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2016 #9

In their capacity they can be just fine. But they are definitely "low-information voters." lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #12

Convince them to vote Hillary and why it's in their best interests Renew Deal Sep 2016 #10

It didn't take much to convince them that he's a sociopath lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #15

Kim endorsed Hillary Renew Deal Sep 2016 #18

LOL! lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #19

Undecided = Looking for a reason to vote for Trump without looking like a racist asshole. Iggo Sep 2016 #14

Could be, but I didn't get that edge from them. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #16

Please figure out what things are most important to them and then gently explain pnwmom Sep 2016 #22

Yeah. I got them. We're in a blue state, anyway. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #23

Sounds to me HDSam Sep 2016 #35

There is a lot of smug in this thread..."lower rung" and "gently explain" are just two examples. RadiationTherapy Sep 2016 #26

Thank you. nt DLevine Sep 2016 #30

And democrats wonder why we don't connect with more people ripcord Sep 2016 #68

most people lacking in formal education vote democratic JI7 Sep 2016 #27

Exactly. Most poor people also vote democratic. athena Sep 2016 #55

OMG, you have to make contact with the untrained staff? How I pity you. Throd Sep 2016 #29

+1 sarcasmo Sep 2016 #39

Mouth breathers mwrguy Sep 2016 #32

Isn't it wonderful to have subhumans to look down on? FrodosPet Sep 2016 #49

I'm sorry I insulted Trump supporters mwrguy Sep 2016 #92

If the apology is sincere, you are forgiven FrodosPet Sep 2016 #97

As in like those who force women to wear head coverings to please the sky daddy? Marengo Sep 2016 #75

Maybe they're pre-occupied with doing their menial work, getting by, and paying their bills. WinkyDink Sep 2016 #34

You didn't learn DU lesson one whatthehey Sep 2016 #36

How can anyone in their 50's not know what the nuclear codes or the supreme court are? lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #37

Thinkaboutit FrodosPet Sep 2016 #50

They heard me and were grateful for the insight. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #57

Come on now... PersonNumber503602 Sep 2016 #54

Untrained staff? Do you work on Downton Abby? sarcasmo Sep 2016 #38

Waiting tables is hard. I sucked at it. Running a shop is hard. Delivering mail is hard. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #42

What do they do? Nt calendargirl Sep 2016 #44

Out of respect, I'd rather not say. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #46

Respect of the lower rungs? calendargirl Sep 2016 #47

I'm leaving this where it is. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #48

You said they work very hard. calendargirl Sep 2016 #60

they work very hard, doing something that needs no training Skittles Sep 2016 #70

Respect??? cwydro Sep 2016 #72

Cool story tenderfoot Sep 2016 #41

Hey untrained staff! calendargirl Sep 2016 #43

Your post reeks of elitism. PersonNumber503602 Sep 2016 #51

maybe we are just "lower rung" and jealous! Skittles Sep 2016 #71

Obviously you're not berating them enough. name not needed Sep 2016 #56

Ok. Everyone just do me a favor and put me on ignore. lindysalsagal Sep 2016 #59

But then we'd miss the pearls of wisdom you pass down to the lower rungs. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2016 #66

Right? Texasgal Sep 2016 #69

Character reveals such as this are one of the reasons I don't put anyone on ignore... Marengo Sep 2016 #77

Uneducated? Doreen Sep 2016 #62

You are part of the MissB Sep 2016 #90

Maybe they're afraid to discuss politics at work? athena Sep 2016 #64

This is gross. Brickbat Sep 2016 #73

It's illuminating also. cwydro Sep 2016 #91

Oh, you see it plenty on both sides. Brickbat Sep 2016 #93

These people won't vote for the Democrat if we keep denigrating them this way. alarimer Sep 2016 #74

You're in education and you see this as a head-bashing opportunity, not a teaching moment? :eyes: Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2016 #76

I know, right? cwydro Sep 2016 #81

+1 La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #84

the way you describe these people sounds super condescending. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #83

It was intentional... tenderfoot Sep 2016 #87

Well what do you expect from "those people" Fucking lower rung uneducated people anyway CBGLuthier Sep 2016 #85

You're taking a pounding for this OP. Fix The Stupid Sep 2016 #86

deplorables is about values, this description is just elitist garbage. nt La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2016 #88

Maybe you should stress something that hits closer to home. Vinca Sep 2016 #94

Trump loves the poorly educated. n/t Lil Missy Sep 2016 #96

I love the poorly educated as well FrodosPet Sep 2016 #98