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Recursion

(56,582 posts)
3. Yes; keep in mind I liked TARP
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:13 PM
Jul 2016

It did what it was supposed to and made the government money in the process.

 

giftedgirl77

(4,713 posts)
6. I said it was a direct result of helicopter parenting &
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:16 PM
Jul 2016

that parents never taught their children how to lose. It used to drive me crazy that at 10 yrs old parents still weren't telling their kids the score. This is the product of that nonsense.

 

ciaobaby

(1,000 posts)
5. This is not disturbing. Trump is disturbing.
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:16 PM
Jul 2016

What you are witnessing is the youth of America expressing their belief that a democracy should work for them.
So far it hasn't. These are the youth that are facing an ever dismal future if our politics don't change.
This is democracy at its best.
I am proud of those committed to see change, committed to be involved, and committed to have their voices heard.

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
7. The US is in better shape than it's ever been in my lifetime
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:17 PM
Jul 2016

So, no, I don't really feel it.

 

ciaobaby

(1,000 posts)
10. Not if they are expressing what they experience in their life.
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:28 PM
Jul 2016

My son is a political "newbie". He is a college grad millennial. He worked his way through college. Upon graduation, he worked at any job he could get. Most at minimum wage, most without significant benefits. He finally got a union job with great benefits but his income will not afford him any opportunity to do anything but pay rent.

You should recognize not everyone is so fortunate to have all they need. This economy leaves a great deal to be desired. I understand you think everything is just rosy, but for so many it is not.
Thus the Sanders movement.

You don't have to agree with them, but you also don't have to belittle them.

JI7

(90,844 posts)
11. it's worse than that. they have contempt for things that affect other people
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:43 PM
Jul 2016

The booing of the black speakers pretty much showed how much i want anything to do with them.

JustAnotherGen

(33,785 posts)
14. I wish I could send them back
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 03:46 AM
Jul 2016

To a time machine in 1964 - maybe to the Howard University campus.

Time is on their side. Nose to the grindstone. Do the hard work. Things change for the better with elbow grease.

fleabiscuit

(4,542 posts)
15. I have to agree, but weirdness too... that dang deja vu moment.
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 11:07 PM
Jul 2016

Did someone back up the cosmic hologram CD; Again!

I think someone is messing with me.

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