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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]Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)14. Most of my Boomer friends support Sanders too, though.
It's not a generational question. It is a where are you on the political spectrum question. I don't get singling out Boomers when most of my friends who are the biggest Sanders supporters actually are Boomers. I have friends who support all of the ones running except Gabbard.
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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