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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why I voted Sanders [View all]LizBeth
(9,957 posts)149. And you know what? I have read both the kid and the parent say: Even if Sanders gets nothing done
with absurd promises. And what I have to say is, I am old, need that insurance now, how dare you dismiss my life with this protest vote against the Democratic party. Talk about? Some of us need Biden or any Democrat to get in and again strengthen ACA for our lives, ensure the procedures are being paid for, make certain preexisting is covered. I got all the preemptive tests done and told what to watch for and when to get further preemptive tests. But now, it is considered preexisting and they are starting to not pay.
Some of us need more than just an, oh well.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Your anecdotal allegation will be given all the credibility it indeed, warrants.
LanternWaste
Mar 2020
#45
From what I am reading, they are even expecting him to do nothing and are good with that.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#163
That is wht pisses me off the most is Sanders feeding this idea Democrats have not been the ones
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#35
I'm a boomer, and I will be voting for Bernie! Things have to get better for the
Meadowoak
Mar 2020
#130
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
My point. By not going out to vote we then had Republicans take the house and senate.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#63
By Your Logic, Delivering The Public Option Will Leave Us With 35 Senators
corbettkroehler
Mar 2020
#68
I didn't know he sponsored any candidates. I believe OAC and some other progressive representatives
johnthewoodworker
Mar 2020
#136
I would love to see the crystal ball of those who predict we would loose the house and Senate
Perseus
Mar 2020
#108
we need out country direction changed, not blown up. Getting back to 2015 policies is about a
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#11
Why don't you know that the Democrats are and has been fighting for you for decades?
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#34
My kids wanted to have a conversation with me about politics? They had to be informed.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#48
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
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
I love that this poster thinks Biden is losing it, look at Bernie right now.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2020
#111
Working minimum wage and going to work until I die. You do not know what 4, 5 decades
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#28
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 agree, but it's hard not be impatient with the arrogance of, "you old people don't understand me,
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2020
#40
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
Well, I'm a boomer. When I was 19, I was living in a room behind a gas station
MineralMan
Mar 2020
#43
Let's not forget that we have Trump today, because of disgruntled Bernie supporters last time
secondwind
Mar 2020
#55
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
"...hasnt stopped you from leading successful lives". Dont let it stop YOU either.
oldsoftie
Mar 2020
#72
I have read both mother and daughter state that does not matter he can't deliver. Makes NO sense.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#119
Bernie takes advantage of the inexperienced. He says that you can have everything and for free.
PubliusEnigma
Mar 2020
#81
You did what you felt was the right thing to do, and I applaud you and agree with your decision
Perseus
Mar 2020
#95
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
I like him and Warren. The other candidates are just kicking the can down the road which will
jalan48
Mar 2020
#145
You misunderstand. I'm not reasoning with anyone, but explaining myself (n/t)
LaelthsDaughter
Mar 2020
#129
Youth's problem historically is sparking a lot of energy. Then not actually voting.
LakeArenal
Mar 2020
#127
It's not the boomers that are destroying the futures of the young millennials.
kentuck
Mar 2020
#150
How much have you been able to save towards college? What kind of tuition are you looking at?
jmg257
Mar 2020
#156
Imagine a world youth voted and all Democrats could accomplish for you and your future.
LizBeth
Mar 2020
#164