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DFW

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23. Color me stupid

Reply to elocs (Reply #19)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:39 AM

Apr 2025

But I think there is still enough will and initiative out there to bust out of this dark mode. I remember the optimism when Bill Clinton, then Barack Obama, and then Joe Biden took office. Each time, the Republicans managed to sour the mood, but each time, we bounced back, too. I'll maintain a glimmer of hope. The Europeans are such pessimists, I get enough of that here already.

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Well, for me, a semi retired 74 year old guy [View all] Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2025 OP

Between Trump and climate change, the future does not look good. surfered Apr 2025 #1

I never had kids FoxNewsSucks Apr 2025 #4

I will be looking for more for that TalentAgency Apr 2025 #2

When I was 11 years old I decided not to have kids. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #3

Unless they can read about it in uncensored books, very young kids won't know what America once was elocs Apr 2025 #21

I've been working on the same - not spending as much, etc. hamsterjill Apr 2025 #5

Means I have to go back into part time Nursing was hoping to fully retir but not happening now🙃 FloridaBlues Apr 2025 #6

How is Costco doing lately! wolfie001 Apr 2025 #7

We were in our local Costco just yesterday, and the woman checking us out commented... 3catwoman3 Apr 2025 #8

Comments like this help me sleep soundly at nite!!! Thanks wolfie001 Apr 2025 #9

It seems busy as ever Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2025 #12

People always need groceries wolfie001 Apr 2025 #14

I've applied at Walmart and they clearly have their DEI program in place on their website. n/t elocs Apr 2025 #24

That's good to hear wolfie001 Apr 2025 #25

Every time we go it's packed Tree Lady Apr 2025 #13

Great to hear! nt wolfie001 Apr 2025 #15

I just paid off several debts. pfitz59 Apr 2025 #10

So did I. calimary Apr 2025 #11

Yep, there are those of us who need a bit of chocolate each day if possible. But I hear that will go up in price also. elocs Apr 2025 #27

I may go ahead and splurge anyway. calimary Apr 2025 #31

Of course that's the Full retirement age benefit wolfie001 Apr 2025 #16

That Trumpism dies a spectacular & permanent death is a nice hope, but I fear the US is changed forever. elocs Apr 2025 #26

There is a Costco about a half hour from my brother's house in Virginia DFW Apr 2025 #17

I'm in mid-Michigan. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2025 #18

Quite the opposite in northern Virginia DFW Apr 2025 #22

I feel sorry for the young people who are still old enough to remember what America once was elocs Apr 2025 #19

Color me stupid DFW Apr 2025 #23

Re your last remark. If I had a dime for every time my husband has said "Glad we're not young" recently, Vinca Apr 2025 #20

I'm 65, thanks to RayGun I can't get full SS bennies until 67. CousinIT Apr 2025 #28

They're going to kill me anyway, The Madcap Apr 2025 #29

Save save save Johnny2X2X Apr 2025 #30

Your kids and grandkids will be dealing with climate change Kaleva Apr 2025 #32

I work at a detox, and Tickle Apr 2025 #33