Democratic Primaries

JustAnotherGen

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84. Totally appreciate that

Reply to LaelthsDaughter (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 05:07 PM

Mar 2020

I didn't follow the 'standard operating' path - and I'm a Generation X'er.
One - I got really sick in my mid 30's due to a genetic disease.
Two - I had to move 450 miles away from home due to an awful, hopeless job market in my early 30's.

Married at 39, and we don't have children.

We are focused (at 47 and 50) on making certain our retirement/elder care is taken care of.

That drives my vote - and my mindset.

There is no one to take care of the last one standing.

That's why I'm desperate to hold onto our retirement savings, and savings accounts.

We really will need it when we are older - and don't want to be a burden on younger generations.

I'm ALL for the Y's and Millenials turning the world upside down - but remember -

There is another 'silent' generation out here and our quality of life was less than what our parents expected. We've gone through three major downturns (Black Monday, the Telecom Burst, Housing Crisis). I was out of work for a year after the Telecom Crisis and my then company stole 80K from my 401K. I had to start all over again in a different place.

I get it - but I worked too hard and have NO ONE to care for me when I am older - I need my money.

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