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rufus dog

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74. I get your point. I'm a reluctant boomer. Born in 62

Reply to LaelthsDaughter (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 04:59 PM

Mar 2020

Somehow the boomers sucked us up. You discount fights some of us went through. I walked out of college at 142 pounds. I’m six foot two. Had to work three jobs and go to school. Now the shitty part is today I couldn’t pull that off.

It is tempting to loop us all in together. But most here aren’t your enemy. When I was in school I had to battle all those Reagan College Repub assholes. Basically greed a ignorance won but we fought it.

My kids had college covered. That is great was based upon my experience. And yes in five years I can retire. Again we aren’t the enemy and having fought the battles. I see no way of Bernie getting anything done. Short of massive protests it ain’t happening

I’m ready to battle, but right now I don’t see many ready to fight.

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

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Why I voted Sanders [View all] LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 OP

Kick and rec jimlup Mar 2020 #1

Ridicule has been a two way street in this campaign. HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2020 #4

Has fuck all to do with my point. HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #7

Maybe it is time for you to get over it. jimlup Mar 2020 #9

Your anecdotal allegation will be given all the credibility it indeed, warrants. LanternWaste Mar 2020 #45

learn but you are incapable of that jimlup Mar 2020 #169

Most of the Ridicule has been Biden supporters Strelnikov_ Mar 2020 #168

That's what I've seen, too, Strelnikov. BComplex Mar 2020 #183

Thank you LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #5

We do empathize with you dansolo Mar 2020 #17

He hasn't been effective in Congress Rorey Mar 2020 #33

Bingo! stopbush Mar 2020 #153

From what I am reading, they are even expecting him to do nothing and are good with that. LizBeth Mar 2020 #163

Two words. thewhollytoast Mar 2020 #176

That "title" has been debunked. Right here on Democratic Underground. George II Mar 2020 #184

Two words ehrnst Mar 2020 #185

Yep, Biden has certainly helped pass legislation over the years. Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2020 #179

I don't like how this grown man, who has lived in this country... brush Mar 2020 #27

That is wht pisses me off the most is Sanders feeding this idea Democrats have not been the ones LizBeth Mar 2020 #35

You've been reading my mind. MFGsunny Mar 2020 #162

I'm a boomer, and I will be voting for Bernie! Things have to get better for the Meadowoak Mar 2020 #130

I'm a boomer hangaleft Mar 2020 #174

DAMN STRAIGHT!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #25

I was 18, enlisted in the military and took control of my outcome, that was beachbumbob Mar 2020 #3

One of the biggest misconceptions about Bernie's politics is that they are aspirational HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #8

Millions Uninsured And His Centerpiece Of Medicare For All Is Not Aspirational? corbettkroehler Mar 2020 #49

It is not doable compounded by the loss of the house and poor senate runs. Democrats aren't picking LizBeth Mar 2020 #53

We Started 2009 With 59/60 Seats In The Senate corbettkroehler Mar 2020 #58

My point. By not going out to vote we then had Republicans take the house and senate. LizBeth Mar 2020 #63

and spent "spent our shot" on getting the ACA passed lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #64

By Your Logic, Delivering The Public Option Will Leave Us With 35 Senators corbettkroehler Mar 2020 #68

right now, we need a return to normalcy lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #69

The return to normalcy isn't a good option for a lot folks. johnthewoodworker Mar 2020 #124

how did the 2018 election work out for the Bernie sponsored candidates? lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #132

I didn't know he sponsored any candidates. I believe OAC and some other progressive representatives johnthewoodworker Mar 2020 #136

Sanders endorsed 15 house candidates in 2018 and five of those won. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #157

Not as bad as we did from 2009 to 2014 delisen Mar 2020 #186

This was all going to happen with Obama in 2008--and Trump in 2016. Gore1FL Mar 2020 #90

I would love to see the crystal ball of those who predict we would loose the house and Senate Perseus Mar 2020 #108

Me too-- not the military, the unemployment-- dawg day Mar 2020 #70

Yes. squirecam Mar 2020 #91

I'm not a Boomer, but... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #6

we need out country direction changed, not blown up. Getting back to 2015 policies is about a beachbumbob Mar 2020 #11

Yep, drop the "r" from that "revolution" he's trying to incite Rorey Mar 2020 #39

Thanks for the understanding LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #13

Why don't you know that the Democrats are and has been fighting for you for decades? LizBeth Mar 2020 #34

I doubt you'll get a response Rorey Mar 2020 #42

My kids wanted to have a conversation with me about politics? They had to be informed. LizBeth Mar 2020 #48

My parents and grandparents were the same. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #106

And you know what? I have read both the kid and the parent say: Even if Sanders gets nothing done LizBeth Mar 2020 #149

We had the same struggles in the economies of the '70s; we get you more than you know LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #10

Great response. brush Mar 2020 #46

Thank you this is how I feel. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #109

I'm a boomer and I understand exactly where you are coming from. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #12

Hear hear!!! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #15

Most of my Boomer friends support Sanders too, though. Jamastiene Mar 2020 #14

I get it vercetti2021 Mar 2020 #16

I'm technically considered a millennial, 35 lived in CA for my whole life SDANation Mar 2020 #18

I am a boomer. What you are saying is wrong. Blue_true Mar 2020 #19

I didn't own furniture or a TV until I was 27 IronLionZion Mar 2020 #20

I was you. I know you. apcalc Mar 2020 #21

Hello, now I'm going to say something you and many others may not like... Baked Potato Mar 2020 #22

You get back what you put in. There was no easy road for many of us, way back then any more LizBeth Mar 2020 #32

Yes, true. Baked Potato Mar 2020 #51

Yes, but... TheRickles Mar 2020 #79

"You get back what you put in." --- Yes! Exactly. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #83

That's fine. But why would Bloomberg be your second choice? AGeddy Mar 2020 #23

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #65

Your first paragraph is based on right-wing framing and misinformation AGeddy Mar 2020 #78

I'm more than a bit of a lefty, but I STILL... TommyCelt Mar 2020 #107

I love that this poster thinks Biden is losing it, look at Bernie right now. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #111

Overall I think you handicapped the field very well Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #131

I completely understand your plight... Moderateguy Mar 2020 #24

Thank you for the great post. I was born in 1960 so i am a younger boomer. CentralMass Mar 2020 #26

Thank you! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #67

Working minimum wage and going to work until I die. You do not know what 4, 5 decades LizBeth Mar 2020 #28

Minimum wage in 1970s... I got $1.65/hour in 1975. dawg day Mar 2020 #142

Why does this generation think, we were just all out buying houses, living the easy life? LizBeth Mar 2020 #144

I remember my boss came to me one day and said, "We're giving you a 25 cent raise!" dawg day Mar 2020 #151

I am sorry you chose to vote for Sanders Evergreen Emerald Mar 2020 #29

Respect. A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2020 #30

+1 (n/t) LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #71

We do understand snowybirdie Mar 2020 #31

Do you not know we have kids and grandkids like you? nolabear Mar 2020 #36

+1 LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #37

It's actually a good thread. We should speak up more. nolabear Mar 2020 #38

I agree, but it's hard not be impatient with the arrogance of, "you old people don't understand me, LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #40

No kidding. Pre-Reagan. And the WPA. Before my time nolabear Mar 2020 #50

And her life-expectancy claim is demonstrably false LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #52

Well, she's young. I hope she's reading. I care about her. nolabear Mar 2020 #54

Agreed LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #56

THIS is what I discuss with young people. Between social media and now social media politics LizBeth Mar 2020 #59

No offense, but the people you are insulting certainly know what it is like for 19-year-olds R B Garr Mar 2020 #41

Agreed. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #167

Well, I'm a boomer. When I was 19, I was living in a room behind a gas station MineralMan Mar 2020 #43

There are free tuition programs in your state. You don't have to go full-time. Hoyt Mar 2020 #44

Bookmarking. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #47

Let's not forget that we have Trump today, because of disgruntled Bernie supporters last time secondwind Mar 2020 #55

+∞ LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #57

Exactly, and I know someone will argue that then we should coalesce around Sanders Rorey Mar 2020 #105

You said " That hasn't stopped many of you from leading successful lives." Desert grandma Mar 2020 #60

I'm 70, but I get it. You have my full support Tom Rinaldo Mar 2020 #61

Respect LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #82

Good for you! Respect. SKKY Mar 2020 #62

Thank you!!! (n/t) LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #76

Vote for whomever you want-- but don't blame boomers dawg day Mar 2020 #66

This - my mom was born in 1947 JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #89

"...hasnt stopped you from leading successful lives". Dont let it stop YOU either. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #72

Something that is different now is all these billionaires- dawg day Mar 2020 #152

Their wealth has only recently gotten to the levels of 100 yrs ago. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #166

I'm 44 and not well off RhodeIslandOne Mar 2020 #73

I get your point. I'm a reluctant boomer. Born in 62 rufus dog Mar 2020 #74

I consider 1962'ers to be older Gen X. JenniferJuniper Mar 2020 #93

Agree we were after the Vietnam War. Hit puberty after the 60s rufus dog Mar 2020 #146

Bottom line...Bernie cannot deliver what he is selling ashredux Mar 2020 #75

I have read both mother and daughter state that does not matter he can't deliver. Makes NO sense. LizBeth Mar 2020 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author Dem2 Mar 2020 #77

Good for you! Thank you for voting. One question: CapnSteve Mar 2020 #80

Of course!! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #86

Yay! I have some friends who are Bernie Bro's... CapnSteve Mar 2020 #159

Bernie takes advantage of the inexperienced. He says that you can have everything and for free. PubliusEnigma Mar 2020 #81

Totally appreciate that JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #84

I hear you LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #122

It's great that you voted! H2O Man Mar 2020 #85

Thank you!! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #97

Thank you, H20 Man. democrank Mar 2020 #102

Oh, thanks! H2O Man Mar 2020 #118

I blame Youth Soccer for many of today's problems. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #87

Everybody gets a trophy. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #104

Really. ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #88

+1 LongtimeAZDem Mar 2020 #100

+1000 sheshe2 Mar 2020 #112

Yes. Skidmore Mar 2020 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author chwaliszewski Mar 2020 #92

For you, LaelthsDaughter democrank Mar 2020 #94

Feeling the love LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #103

This is what happens when you listen. democrank Mar 2020 #113

Amen LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #135

You did what you felt was the right thing to do, and I applaud you and agree with your decision Perseus Mar 2020 #95

Thank you for the support LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #116

I'm Faux pas Mar 2020 #96

Agreed! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #120

I get it. JeaneRaye Mar 2020 #98

Thank you! LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #123

Easy life boomers Traildogbob Mar 2020 #99

Wow! Rebl2 Mar 2020 #101

I did say most, right? Not all (n/t) LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #125

Quite often the parents Skidmore Mar 2020 #110

Many of us who oppose Sanders are progressive. cab67 Mar 2020 #114

You sound much like me ... and this is my exact same thinking re: Bern, so let me say ... THIS! (nt) mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #181

It's tough for conservatives to let go of the past. I have faith in the younger generation. jalan48 Mar 2020 #115

This is why I'm 300% on board with Bernie. Malmsy Mar 2020 #143

I like him and Warren. The other candidates are just kicking the can down the road which will jalan48 Mar 2020 #145

The Boomers in this household MuseRider Mar 2020 #117

Thank you LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #128

I care about all of us. MuseRider Mar 2020 #133

Starting off your reasoning with an insult relayerbob Mar 2020 #121

You misunderstand. I'm not reasoning with anyone, but explaining myself (n/t) LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #129

"struggle as a 19 year old"????? Poeraria Mar 2020 #126

For sure! Rebl2 Mar 2020 #161

Youth's problem historically is sparking a lot of energy. Then not actually voting. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #127

Agree with you LakeArenal but to the original poster..... Codifer Mar 2020 #170

I also forgot to mention LakeArenal Mar 2020 #172

Good to know obnoxiousdrunk Mar 2020 #134

Indeed LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #138

When you start "to any boomers" MyNameGoesHere Mar 2020 #137

I appreciate that you read what I had have to say (n/t) LaelthsDaughter Mar 2020 #139

I'm Gen X and I still don't get you Blue_Tires Mar 2020 #140

I'm Gen X, and I am the OP's dad. Laelth Mar 2020 #141

What A Pathetic & Uninformed Post Me. Mar 2020 #147

Damn good post budkin Mar 2020 #148

It's not the boomers that are destroying the futures of the young millennials. kentuck Mar 2020 #150

I 100% get you , that is why I voted for JOE !!!!!!!!! stonecutter357 Mar 2020 #154

No need to explain why you voted for Bernie d_b Mar 2020 #155

How much have you been able to save towards college? What kind of tuition are you looking at? jmg257 Mar 2020 #156

I doubt I'm as young as you, but I'm not a """Boomer""" either. W_HAMILTON Mar 2020 #160

Imagine a world youth voted and all Democrats could accomplish for you and your future. LizBeth Mar 2020 #164

Thank you for saying it! IVoteDFL Mar 2020 #165

I wish you all the best in the world SharonClark Mar 2020 #171

I agree with Sanders' ideas pretty much 100% alarimer Mar 2020 #173

you assumed? BootinUp Mar 2020 #175

Exactly. still_one Mar 2020 #177

Ya, my fellow boomer II's had real peachy times during and after RAYGUN. fleabiscuit Mar 2020 #178

I hear you. These things are real MaryMagdaline Mar 2020 #180

You, and the young, are pretty much all I care about now. Mister Ed Mar 2020 #182