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55. I was stationed in SC 50 years ago. That is the way it was then! I mistakenly.....

Mon Feb 27, 2017, 02:41 PM

Feb 2017

..... thought it would have change by now.. 50 years later. Sadly it has not. If I never cross the Mason-Dixon line again that will be to soon and just fine with me. I guess some of us are born to be "damn yankees" some are born or raised to be racists.

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I don't think this administration fully understands just how many [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 OP

You bet we will. iemitsu Feb 2017 #1

Actually he does realize how many of us there are. leftofcool Feb 2017 #2

The Con and his cohorts in crime might not care, but the Congress Critters DO! It's THEIR seats napi21 Feb 2017 #10

They understand. They don't care leftstreet Feb 2017 #3

+1000 that that congress reps don't seem to care what their constituents think/want. nt iluvtennis Feb 2017 #26

Actually, they might be afraid of citizens, but...... lastlib Feb 2017 #39

I'm one of those... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #4

Seniors VOTE! nt tblue37 Feb 2017 #5

And if they suspend elections - oh, well Generic Brad Feb 2017 #37

And how would they do that in this country? MineralMan Feb 2017 #51

Back in 2004 a lot of people were freaking out over the possibility PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #52

Many strong loud persistent voices can and will make a difference. democratisphere Feb 2017 #6

Hooray to YOU for helping to promote the opinion of most all Seniors! I posted something napi21 Feb 2017 #7

Well stated! K&R n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2017 #8

Give me about 3 weeks DFW Feb 2017 #9

Hey! You're oe of us already! It's only the regulations who worry about "3 weeks". Please napi21 Feb 2017 #12

Local group? That would be a little complicated DFW Feb 2017 #13

Can you vote at election time? My son voted from Italy while he was working there. napi21 Feb 2017 #14

I can and do vote. DFW Feb 2017 #17

You know how to make us green with envy! brer cat Feb 2017 #27

Just presenting my credentials DFW Feb 2017 #28

I've seen those particular creds before brer cat Feb 2017 #29

It was a privilege to spend an hour with him DFW Feb 2017 #48

Not an Obama hug but I saw this pic earlier and saved it.. 'cause it's so cute.. Cha Feb 2017 #49

I certainly plan to get riled if they mess with SS lunatica Feb 2017 #11

Be pro-active--get riled up now, before they act. lastlib Feb 2017 #40

Sadly they are purposely NOT listening. usaf-vet Feb 2017 #54

Thanks for the post and you are 100% correct. At some point what do we have to lose? jalan48 Feb 2017 #15

Besides, it's NOT NICE to mess with old people. calimary Feb 2017 #16

I know in our town roughly 60% of the voters are 55 or older. That is some voting bloc. George II Feb 2017 #18

I think sometimes they forget Mr.Bill Feb 2017 #19

And stopped the draft. nt raccoon Feb 2017 #46

Agree. And one of the places they're gonna find out what's what on Obamacare... TygrBright Feb 2017 #20

You're right! I forgot about that! WE should spread that info far & wide to get EVERYBODY at their napi21 Feb 2017 #41

Bravo! RobertDevereaux Feb 2017 #21

be sure to support AARP! samnsara Feb 2017 #22

Why, so they can sell us to the Pharmaceutical industry again? No thanks. n/t TygrBright Feb 2017 #42

And the Alliance of Retired Americans Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #56

We're ready! We're pissed anyway because of no raise in anything but expenses. shraby Feb 2017 #23

What is just as frightening, is the number of Americans who have no savings and due to whatever LuckyLib Feb 2017 #24

I know, that is very frightening. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #30

And don't think the elected GOP don't know this, cause they sure as hell do Volaris Feb 2017 #25

Actually, I'm pretty sure there's never been a shutdown PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #32

I understand your point, but, if there ever was a LONG shut down, wouldn't the processing stop too? napi21 Feb 2017 #43

I have no idea how long such a shutdown would have to be. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #47

It's not just the seniors. brer cat Feb 2017 #31

True, the younger generation likewise has a vested interest PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #34

Grey Revolution HockeyMom Feb 2017 #33

We will but jimjc Feb 2017 #35

Hearth Care & SS MONEY! Most southerners live on SS after they retire. They can't afford to go napi21 Feb 2017 #45

I was stationed in SC 50 years ago. That is the way it was then! I mistakenly..... usaf-vet Feb 2017 #55

Baby boomers who have children GP6971 Feb 2017 #36

The fascists understand elmac Feb 2017 #38

They are not just touching the "Third Rail" ThoughtCriminal Feb 2017 #44

Total number receiving any SS benefits is Progressive dog Feb 2017 #50

The Medicare number tells you just how many people PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #53

We did plan ahead. murielm99 Feb 2017 #58

Tell me about pensions being cut. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #60

I couldn't possibly agree more. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2017 #57

K&R, but...... druidity33 Feb 2017 #59