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In reply to the discussion: I remember a time when ageism would have been immediately and roundly condemned on DU. [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)41. possibly the most amusing op I'll see all week...
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I remember a time when ageism would have been immediately and roundly condemned on DU. [View all]
Flying Squirrel
Aug 2017
OP
I spoke with Conyers 9 years ago at the Denver convention where Obama was nominated
DFW
Aug 2017
#68
Bernie has a lot "left in the tank"... he'll make a fine and FIT President.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#9
Incorrect verb tense. There's no "he will" about it, and only a debatable "would."
WinkyDink
Aug 2017
#21
i'm not sure that time ever existed, but yes, the ageism here is disappointing; the worst thing abou
TheFrenchRazor
Aug 2017
#18
I wouldn't say that's ageism. There IS a factor of age not present in other things.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2017
#19
Good grief. Noting what traits might or might not get one elected is not "bigotry." What if a
WinkyDink
Aug 2017
#20
I'm 82, going on 83 as we used to say, don't think I can be accused of ageism.
Thirties Child
Aug 2017
#40
Your plan to re-infiltrate DU is getting a lot of attention at the Conservative Cave.
yardwork
Aug 2017
#43
I was hopeful this post was going to be about people mocking Trump's physical appearance...
hunter
Aug 2017
#50
Then I assume you are just as incensed at the age restrictions in the constitution?
KitSileya
Aug 2017
#51
ageism like restricting the consumption of alcohol, joining the military, and eligibility for
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#54
When I was 53 the young people I hired & gave everything to were voting me off the island
UTUSN
Aug 2017
#55