Democratic Primaries

Politicub

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39. I suppose everyone thinks someone else is an -ist of some form...

Sun Jun 9, 2019, 12:09 PM

Jun 2019

when it comes to criticism of their chosen candidate.

The problem is, true -isms and -ists are getting lost or confused with criticism of someone. If Axelrod had come out and said, "I would not vote for someone above XX age because I don't think people, once they pass a certain age, are able to lead," then that might approach agism.

What Axelrod said is an observation. And he's right: there are questions and discussion about age this cycle. I don't see how that can be raised to Webster's definition of ageism: "prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly." Exhibiting prejudice and discrimination is an action -- not opinions or discussion.

There are fundamental differences between generations in terms of outlook and priorities. We must be able to talk about these things as we seek a new president.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Is David Axelrod an Ageist? [View all] uawchild Jun 2019 OP

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #1

Okay Green Line Jun 2019 #2

Dang he left before I could get in here to respond to him/her.. Peacetrain Jun 2019 #6

I saw that post and was tempted to alert, but figured it would catch up to him sooner or later. George II Jun 2019 #16

... jcgoldie Jun 2019 #35

Many of us like Axelrod who are over 60 worry about older candidates-- and ourselves dawg day Jun 2019 #3

so true about ourselves! uawchild Jun 2019 #4

I thought everyone kept their keys in the fridge. TexasProgresive Jun 2019 #11

lol n/t uawchild Jun 2019 #13

No room for keys in my fridge... jcgoldie Jun 2019 #36

Valid points True Dough Jun 2019 #5

It's a valid concern. MBS Jun 2019 #10

Very true. nt DesertRat Jun 2019 #18

not as much as he has a problem with women candidates JI7 Jun 2019 #7

Considering age is not necessarily ageism. I don't question Biden's ability to execute his duties tymorial Jun 2019 #8

ditto. MBS Jun 2019 #12

If nominated Biden will run against Trump. Blue_true Jun 2019 #26

I take it on a case by case basis. demmiblue Jun 2019 #9

The older the car, the more likely the breakdown. The older the house, the more likely the problems. Midnight Writer Jun 2019 #14

Then there's the older the cheese the sharper it is. George II Jun 2019 #17

then there is "as old as the hills" uawchild Jun 2019 #19

I do not get him at all. EveHammond13 Jun 2019 #15

He's right extvbroadcaster Jun 2019 #20

I'm 60 and I've thought about this as well. I do not think it means we're bashing anyone, PatrickforO Jun 2019 #21

Feel same way I am almost 63 marlakay Jun 2019 #24

I remember more things now than I did as a young engineer 30+ years ago. Blue_true Jun 2019 #25

:) "If only I knew then what I know now." Hortensis Jun 2019 #32

Well, at least his hair wouldn't that th white during his tenure in office as typically tblue37 Jun 2019 #22

No Axelrod is not.You are again making this all about Biden. Still nothing about your guy Booker? Hekate Jun 2019 #23

It is an excellent observation. In fact in this OP about "age", he only singles out Biden, but still_one Jun 2019 #31

It always seems... Hekate Jun 2019 #41

I agree, and mentioned that directly to the OP in a separate post. I also think it is ageist. still_one Jun 2019 #43

Well, I was concerned about Biden's age & long record *before* he entered the race... Hekate Jun 2019 #44

I understand your point, and you are using age as the focal point, but regardless of age, what you still_one Jun 2019 #46

"If you are unsteady on the campaign trail that is going to intensify those questions." jalan48 Jun 2019 #27

I think a lot of Biden's gaffes are not gaffes. Sharing with Obama that passage of the ACA is a BFD Hekate Jun 2019 #45

I don't think the mere fact that age is a FACTOR is being an Ageist Skittles Jun 2019 #28

Not taking the bait. You don't do a thing to rep your guy. Booker? Tell us why you support him. emmaverybo Jun 2019 #29

Another negative post about Biden by the OP. The OP only singles out Biden with the "age" problem still_one Jun 2019 #30

You are so wrong it's embarrassing uawchild Jun 2019 #38

You are so wrong it's embarrassing. I am undecided after the Hyde amendment incident. Are you still_one Jun 2019 #40

Never a word about Booker BannonsLiver Jun 2019 #42

Everyone knows life begins at 80. comradebillyboy Jun 2019 #33

The question is someone physicially and mentally able to do the job. People age differently. Some still_one Jun 2019 #34

I'd say that in those statements he's both ageist and thoughtless, since he highplainsdem Jun 2019 #37

I suppose everyone thinks someone else is an -ist of some form... Politicub Jun 2019 #39