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In reply to the discussion: Yes DU trends to an older audience. [View all]Mariana
(14,914 posts)274. I'm just providing context.
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I have no problem recognizing all the good Boomer generation has done as well (and I am not one)...
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#85
That they made strides in civil rights is only underscored by what has happened now that Trumpists &
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#97
Other than a tiny 1 year, 10 month, 6 day sliver of Boomers in 1968, the first POTUS election with
Celerity
Sep 2023
#156
Not sure where you are directing THAT, but I SAID Boomers MADE STRIDES in CIVIL RIGHTS and they
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#258
That was decided in 1973. The oldest boomer was 28. Warren Burger was born in 1907...
NNadir
Sep 2023
#203
You have no gratefulness for those who walked before you. Organized and effected change
boston bean
Sep 2023
#207
Really? And I suppose the historical March on Washington highlighted by MLK's "Dream" speech
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#259
And you don't think those 17 year olds were active? What he hell? You need to read some history
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#265
While I responded above to your comment #264, earlier comment was directed to the person who stated
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#267
Yup, we're the best. We provided a great margin in 2016 and 2020. What part of this picture is...
NNadir
Sep 2023
#262
I can assume it is the exception among privileged white males to have taken notice of accomplishment
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#266
Except that you do seem to discount an entire generation --one I'm not even part of.
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#271
When you weighed in on a post directed to the another poster. Perhaps by mistake. Long subthreads
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#277
The "Boomer Generation did not fail to pass the ERA"--RIght wing extremist conservatives and Fundies
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#261
You're really fun at parties. Don't Disparage the efforts a lot of us did!😑
electric_blue68
Sep 2023
#273
How were the 3rd party campaigns going where you were? With Russia's help, they cleverly...
Hekate
Sep 2023
#283
That generation fought for a woman's right to choose, the civil rights act, the voting rights act,
JohnSJ
Sep 2023
#4
and marked the start and lobbied for all the successes thus far of the Environnmental movement
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#69
i was 49 when i signed up in 03. the boomers here r not the 1s you're looking for, kids.
mopinko
Sep 2023
#7
Not ashamed to call it out at all in this place and time we find ourselves.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#22
The only reason why extremist rhetoric like throwing around comparisons to Nazi Germany like candy
Midwestern Democrat
Sep 2023
#250
I am stating there is a historical reference to this and we above all should avoid it at all costs.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#164
Aww. In what way? Please vote. Don't glue yourself to asphalt? Don't throw
boston bean
Sep 2023
#179
There's a third thing: divide those who disagree so they cannot be a cohesive opponent.
Scrivener7
Sep 2023
#109
Ummmmm. Fascism lives and breathes in the internet. It has found a voice, a megaphone.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#47
Again, making someone a boogeyman does not equal being a Nazi. End Of Message.
progressoid
Sep 2023
#180
Wow. So we have fascists on DU. Good to know. We should have an alert button or something for that.
progressoid
Sep 2023
#182
Seems like the perfect time to use it. I mean, holy shit, we gotta stop fascism at home right?
progressoid
Sep 2023
#234
+++ My big question is whether or not the divisive posts are an intentional, coordinated effort.
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#77
The prior OP thread you reference derided those few DUers posting about mental or physical health
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#76
Congratulations.You just deceptively reworded my post to reflect NOTHING I actually said or conveyed
hlthe2b
Sep 2023
#86
Imagine the howls if a young person here (not that we are legion) said this about a Boomer or older:
Celerity
Sep 2023
#134
So young people on a message board are just like a "tyrannical organization" now?
Sympthsical
Sep 2023
#226
I'm a boomer who faced a lot of the things that the younger gens have faced - crap jobs, low wages..
marble falls
Sep 2023
#29
"Divide and conquer" tactics will be heavily deployed against Democrats this year.
Mister Ed
Sep 2023
#46
Oh come on yourself. You sound like you think young people don't have any power.
CrispyQ
Sep 2023
#118
I turned 18 in March '71. I sure as hell got registered and voted that year!
electric_blue68
Sep 2023
#269
Come join us young and old. We need all we can get and you will be appreciated.
twodogsbarking
Sep 2023
#50
There was a poll done a year and a half ago (long archived but I bookmarked)
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2023
#54
Well said. I also wish that the personal/pet items are in their own playground.
erronis
Sep 2023
#137
It will take all of us, from all generations to successfully prevail against the fascist tide
dlk
Sep 2023
#64
People criticize based on generalizations. We liberals do it, too. That's just reality.
SpankMe
Sep 2023
#74
Age has nothing to do with it. There are good people and there are losers in every age bracket. Duh
housecat
Sep 2023
#91
Those who join the 'generation wars' are falling for the oldest trick in the book used by the right
Attilatheblond
Sep 2023
#102
Ha! And they wonder when I'm going to get married, settle down and have kids.
ellisonz
Sep 2023
#151
When my husband had that kind of a loan, it was forgiven after only 5 years of teaching.
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#192
Why are you telling the poster who said not to fall for wedges "don't fall prey to wedges"?
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#148
My posts are not often misunderstood like this. If you read my post carefully you will see that I am
PatrickforB
Sep 2023
#150
Here's a poll from about a year and a half ago that will give you some idea:
progressoid
Sep 2023
#162
There are some hard feelings still about some "progressives" who refused to support
pnwmom
Sep 2023
#168
I never liked this anti-boomer nonsense. My only problem is the Manchin/Sinema bootlickers who..
Crowman2009
Sep 2023
#184
It is a constant struggle for a better earth, a better United States, a better world.
boston bean
Sep 2023
#197
"One of the recurring images of the war in Vietnam is that of youthful protestors...
Act_of_Reparation
Sep 2023
#268