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In reply to the discussion: Some posts lately make light of seniors and dementia (please stop) [View all]Omaha Steve
(109,225 posts)21. It was generic until YOU asked for a link
I tried very hard in the OP to avoid pointing out an individual. It used to be a hide for posting links of other OPs while being critical. YOU asked for specifics. Take credit for YOUR call out!

You have little understanding or empathy for dementia impaired DUers.

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Some posts lately make light of seniors and dementia (please stop) [View all]
Omaha Steve
Jan 2017
OP
What about other DUers that feel the same way I do about the post in question?
Omaha Steve
Jan 2017
#35
No one is treating this subject lightly. We honestly fear the POTUS is suffering from dementia.
Vinca
Jan 2017
#18
Thank you for sharing this with us. The most reasoned post so far on this thread.
Bohunk68
Jan 2017
#57
Dementia is not a joking matter to those afflicted with the disease or caregivers like myself who
Trust Buster
Jan 2017
#26
Why bother with the metaphor? Simply say Trump is an asshole, or something equally direct.
hunter
Jan 2017
#42
"It's a symptom of the hostility towards intelligence that permeates our culture."
Different Drummer
Jan 2017
#52
Hi Omaha Steve! I agree. AnaMArie Cox Shared these on Titter today, I stand with you and her.
Raine1967
Jan 2017
#45
I hope you're equally critical of hurtful posts at that other board where you post...
SidDithers
Jan 2017
#59
I had a couple posts out of over 1,000 on the 2 JPR sites critical of Hillary
Omaha Steve
Jan 2017
#60
Does anyone see the irony of giving a DUer a pass for the same type of post?
Omaha Steve
Jan 2017
#61