Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

In reply to the discussion: Do I look like a moron [View all]

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
117. Lucky you to have a job in a great place
Sat Aug 3, 2013, 01:09 PM
Aug 2013

where you are free to express liberal politics. I suppose you could say that I am too, since they call me the "token liberal" and use me as the person to argue their mindless points. But at least I am free to express myself if they take a breath. Not that it is all bad. A few people who are undecided or on the fence about things know that they can ask me about things that they don't know details about, and get the liberal perspective. And at least one GOPer has gotten disenchanted with the teabag agenda that he can't even debate the merits of the conservatives anymore and has stopped voting----now if only I can get him the start voting Democrat! That would be my life's work fulfilled.

As to comfort, I find that looser pants are more comfortable than jeans these days (unless they are two sizes too big which is not much of a fashion statement), and long skirts are always in the way trying to trip me. T-shirts don't flatter me with the way that they fit. I am hitting that "old lady" fashion stage in life.....but I have decided that being comfortable is of the highest priority, along with not looking like a fool for wearing tight clothes that are in fashion with my not-so-fashionable body. And to all the young people who read this far and are laughing at me, you will see one day.

Do I look like a moron [View all] Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 OP
Are you white? temporary311 Jul 2013 #1
LOL. Yes, I am white. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #4
I very seldom run into bilebots these days Warpy Jul 2013 #5
It is exhausting. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #84
Bingo. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #88
I know someone like those women. silverweb Jul 2013 #2
Oh, you have it right about blood pressure! Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #7
The venom never stops, unfortunately. silverweb Jul 2013 #19
Teabaggers are at base cowards meow2u3 Jul 2013 #26
You're absolutely right. silverweb Jul 2013 #29
But that is exactly why you (and the OP) and everybody.... socialist_n_TN Aug 2013 #105
I will have to remember that line. It is perfect. avebury Jul 2013 #69
Ohhh, I like that one. I had an encounter like Curmudgeoness Cha Aug 2013 #110
Bless their hearts Fumesucker Jul 2013 #3
Sure, I would try that. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #8
Sounds like you are handling it just fine. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #6
It didn't get ugly..... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #11
I live in NYC so people tend to be more liberal here but I live in a mixed Gop and Dem area in hrmjustin Jul 2013 #13
I always liked the wreath-of-flowers hippie-chick look. Go with that. reformist2 Jul 2013 #9
Does it age well????? Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #16
Not so much - maybe you could be kind of a Mother Earth type? LOL reformist2 Jul 2013 #20
Yes. 62-yr old Earth Mother here, luckily the gray made an artful streak in my hair, sandals, long txwhitedove Aug 2013 #109
Good for you. Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #112
Hmm, 'still' comfortable? I 'outgrew' hippie look years ago for work in the business world. Still txwhitedove Aug 2013 #116
Lucky you to have a job in a great place Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #117
i dont think davidohenry Jul 2013 #10
Thanks. I am not a moron, Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #14
Welcome. I think you'll do just fine. Buns_of_Fire Jul 2013 #21
Work it to your advantage! October Jul 2013 #12
I did have a few of those moments Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #22
It's not always easy. October Aug 2013 #102
Don't take it personally BainsBane Jul 2013 #15
I don't assume all old people are liberal. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #25
I'm saying it's not your fault BainsBane Jul 2013 #27
Some of the most highly recced threads on DU are those where a DUer goes off on a political rant Common Sense Party Jul 2013 #35
Too bad I didn't really go off on airport wingnut. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #38
but conservatives are simple so minded and dislike diversity- if they see someone who looks bettyellen Aug 2013 #108
Not really, but.... Savannahmann Jul 2013 #17
Illiterate? Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #31
He did clarify he's only against the Zionist juice. Common Sense Party Jul 2013 #36
Heretic... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #89
I wasn't going to say anything -- but you need drive a different car and wear different clothes struggle4progress Jul 2013 #18
I absolutely love it! Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #28
That couple (and a few million like them), could annabanana Jul 2013 #97
Thread is useless without a pic Egnever Jul 2013 #23
Sorry. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #39
It's ok Egnever Jul 2013 #41
....... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #24
Thank you. That was very well said. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #32
As a 60+ white woman living in a southern state, I am often mistaken for someone Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #30
Ask them for references.... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #34
Where do you live? I live in an area red as a baboon's arse. The majority of people are raccoon Jul 2013 #33
The airport was in Pittsburgh Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #37
Yinz did great n'at with the jagoff at the airport. Divernan Jul 2013 #49
White 50+ guy. When these imbeciles find out out I'm from Alabama... ThoughtCriminal Jul 2013 #40
"They think it's safe"..... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #43
Love & Hugs to you. Grey Jul 2013 #42
What was I told to say earlier........ Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #45
You need to add to your rejoinders that Skidmore Jul 2013 #44
I am grateful for people like you Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #47
I know a couple of Skidmore Jul 2013 #51
I don't know, I would consider Zimmerman higher up the food chain. He's murdered fewer people Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #46
Here is the key mick063 Jul 2013 #50
Question number 83.... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #52
I'll be 72 in September tularetom Jul 2013 #53
It should all be about the situation. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #55
lol, my kids swear that I was the model for Ray's father tularetom Jul 2013 #62
Ha! Despite my scruffy beard and T shirt and shorts get up, I am amazed at how many people NRaleighLiberal Jul 2013 #54
You need tie-dyes and peace signs too, huh? Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #56
Ask them: Dont you remember the Great Depression? ErikJ Jul 2013 #57
Wear a peace sign necklace. n/t L0oniX Jul 2013 #58
I was thinking forehead tattoo hootinholler Jul 2013 #72
One of my first thoughts Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #85
i think the teabags are now proud of how they see things and they think everyone is like them dembotoz Jul 2013 #59
I think that you are right. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #60
yeah.....culture of snark BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #87
Ask them if they're Christian - Chances are they'll say yes MrScorpio Jul 2013 #61
Yes, chances are that they will say yes. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #65
Well, I gave it a shot MrScorpio Jul 2013 #67
It's a good method.... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #74
I use it all the time. Virtually everybody thinks that the Thugs are hard-core republicans Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #63
Keep it up...youth is hard to come by. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #66
Exactly. Since I'm the only member of my genetic family to avoid dying of cancer, Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #76
I have made the same mistake many times. Chemisse Jul 2013 #64
I am in a mixed area...in PA. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #70
LOL "...must have mistaken me for a hard-hearted, hard-assed Republican." 56miSSie Jul 2013 #68
Borrow away. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #71
A lot of Conservatives now openly say things that would have earned them a punch in the mouth... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #73
Well, that made my day. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #75
They'll often rail about some made up stuff only on FOX "News" and then claim you're ignorant. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #86
An off the wall thought dusty trails Jul 2013 #77
But but but..... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #79
I find that a small, peace sign pinned ohheckyeah Jul 2013 #78
A small one? Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #80
Yes, I have a small, sterling silver peace sign. ohheckyeah Jul 2013 #81
Good for you! Kath1 Jul 2013 #92
Just do it! Kath1 Jul 2013 #93
A few days ago, someone here posted the best reply ever. OffWithTheirHeads Jul 2013 #82
I love it..... Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #83
It is even worse when you are male.... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #90
Ugh. I can only imagine. nt Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #96
I feel your pain! Kath1 Jul 2013 #91
My feeling exactly--- Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #95
Kicked and Recommended. nt Enthusiast Jul 2013 #94
My husband has this problem OnionPatch Jul 2013 #98
K & R Scurrilous Jul 2013 #99
No, don't change your appearance! Quantess Jul 2013 #100
Excellent point. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #101
Does your neighbor like mushrooms? Take her on a foray... opiate69 Aug 2013 #103
I gather mushrooms in the neighborhood all the time Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #106
They have no idea what they're missing .... opiate69 Aug 2013 #115
Great OP...but your thread title would be MUCH more effective Ken Burch Aug 2013 #104
Oh poopy doo. Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #107
Great OP, Curmudgeoness! It's weird dealing with brainwashed idiots Cha Aug 2013 #111
You would be surprised Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #113
And, so many people getting the big bucks to brainwash.. Cha Aug 2013 #114
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Do I look like a moron»Reply #117