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Grumpy Old Guy

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25. I have said the same thing to my adult kids on several occasions.

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Wed Sep 13, 2023, 12:41 PM

Sep 2023

Our generation fucked it up for their generation. At least I can tell them it was the other side, the Republicans, that did it, but that doesn't make it any better.

At least I know that they'll inherit our home one day and be able to divide up the proceeds. A lot of their friends don't have that to look forward to.

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Dear Millennials: I'm sorry we didn't stop them [View all] justaprogressive Sep 2023 OP

K&R BeyondGeography Sep 2023 #1

I never understood why the unions supported that scum Raygun Farmer-Rick Sep 2023 #2

It had a lot to do moniss Sep 2023 #5

i joined the carpenters union in 78 mopinko Sep 2023 #57

Yes indeed and moniss Sep 2023 #59

I never understood why any union members ever voted Republican. Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #24

Kinda like how ANY women vote for repugs. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2023 #58

Yes! Nt Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #60

Because Raygun kow-towed to the air lobby saying he would kill Amtrak: Hiawatha Pete Sep 2023 #34

In 1980 my dad was a aircraft mechanic at United Airlines. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #39

Cuz like other scum.. raising2moredems Sep 2023 #51

I never understoody why ANYONE supported Reagan Skittles Sep 2023 #64

Heartsick KNR niyad Sep 2023 #3

Millennials, you are cleared to land Aviation Pro Sep 2023 #4

I like that! You are cleared to land liberalla Sep 2023 #17

Sorry, you left out a lot. The boomer generation was the last one to get in the street and... brush Sep 2023 #6

I worry about the laws that will be passed prohibiting protests if any GOOPER gets an opportunity. Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #33

Oh yeah, we have to push back as hard as we can against... brush Sep 2023 #38

Good assessment and gives me hope. Thanks Evolve Dammit Sep 2023 #52

Excellent job on that mini-history lesson. brakester Sep 2023 #47

Thank you, fellow traveler (let's see who get's that reference). I too am proud of... brush Sep 2023 #48

It wasn't just young Republicans siding with Reagan. progressoid Sep 2023 #61

Did you not notice I said progressive boomers also protested against the opposing faction... brush Sep 2023 #62

This was the time when manufacturing was replaced by service based economy question everything Sep 2023 #7

Well, that makes a lot of sense. Is never heard that angle discussed before. nt 1WorldHope Sep 2023 #11

Neoliberalism by Reagan and Thatcher BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #19

WELL-PUT! brakester Sep 2023 #49

The worst part is that America never had a plan for the day that those changes would come... keep_left Sep 2023 #27

Yup - I think this is a major part of the downturn for American workers. erronis Sep 2023 #29

Manufacturing here was just replaced by cheaper labor elsewhere. It still exists, just not here. SharonAnn Sep 2023 #35

Well written piece. Pinback Sep 2023 #8

You don't know how bad I feel that... ananda Sep 2023 #9

I will support in every way cilla4progress Sep 2023 #10

Reagan has been out of office 35 years MichMan Sep 2023 #12

But the Senate was controlled by Republicans thucythucy Sep 2023 #18

Reagan couldn't have passed any legislation without it passing the House first MichMan Sep 2023 #23

My partner was in the House gallery the vote on the first Reagan budget was passed; thucythucy Sep 2023 #42

You forget Clinton and the (D) party adopted "reaganism" BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #50

I think that's quite the oversimplication. thucythucy Sep 2023 #66

This is NOT bashing BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #67

The "Reagan revolution" is still with us wryter2000 Sep 2023 #21

I'd like to see "trickle down doesn't work" KS Toronado Sep 2023 #32

Amen wryter2000 Sep 2023 #40

No, I was lucky to work in a good paying industry KS Toronado Sep 2023 #41

Oh, we got "trickled on" all right... AZ8theist Sep 2023 #65

K & R Great post! FakeNoose Sep 2023 #13

Thanks for the link! geardaddy Sep 2023 #26

The white middle class had it pretty decent before Reagan, indeed. TygrBright Sep 2023 #14

for any who doubt this mindset of "destroy for all, put back again just for us" willamette Sep 2023 #28

Heartbreaking article about the effects of civic racism. (nt) Pinback Sep 2023 #43

Good dose of reality. Can't blame it all on the boomers, at least... brush Sep 2023 #36

In no way was this the case BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #37

Thoughtful piece. The 'younger' generation have tremendous challenges in front of them - BUT NoMoreRepugs Sep 2023 #15

Thank You for your suggestion NoMoreRepugs! Bears repeating (ALL CAPS mine): George McGovern Sep 2023 #20

Don't forget..... 90-percent Sep 2023 #16

Not all Boomers were DownriverDem Sep 2023 #22

Indeed! Don't lump THIS boomer, OR my boomer husband in on that. calimary Sep 2023 #53

Even back then it wasn't difficult to see what they were doing SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #55

Probably because that's what they WANTED to be true. calimary Sep 2023 #56

I have said the same thing to my adult kids on several occasions. Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #25

K&R bluestateboomer Sep 2023 #30

Excellent primer on what the fuck happened. Native Sep 2023 #31

Like Bill-O liked to say, "American capitalism is about winners and losers" czarjak Sep 2023 #44

Just to clarify TexasBushwhacker Sep 2023 #45

I hope Reagan is rotting in hell orangecrush Sep 2023 #46

So much truth here samplegirl Sep 2023 #54

There were so many of my generation that stayed quiet, sadly mntleo2 Sep 2023 #63