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Probatim

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22. Maybe I don't react to attacks on Boomers because I'm not one - but I have kids who are "to blame

Reply to niyad (Reply #19)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:33 PM

Jul 4

for our woes".

The bigger point is that we have more in common than we do differences. We're at a point now where we have the most in common against fascists like trump and musk and ellison and they and their supporters are working harder than ever to make sure we don't ever get along. Seeing through their crap and coming together is the worst thing that could happen to their plans.

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One of the most insightful comments on America from someone who never existed [View all] DFW Jul 4 OP

Aaron Sorkin wrote it and he exists. sop Jul 4 #1

But his character was a figment of his imagination DFW Jul 4 #4

Jeff Daniels (written by Aaron Sorkin): 'America is not the greatest country in the world anymore' ahnakneemoose Jul 4 #2

Thanks for this! ShazzieB Jul 4 #10

You're Welcome - And Thank You For Your Response ahnakneemoose Jul 4 #11

Thank you for posting the transcript. niyad Jul 4 #20

I would 100% disagree with "worst generation ever" biocube Jul 4 #3

I would change the order of two of your words DFW Jul 4 #5

The more I'm out in public the more I realize Hope22 Jul 4 #9

I think that statement is true either way, though. ShazzieB Jul 4 #12

Understood, but lower voter turnout among the young is a constant biocube Jul 4 #15

I love the ageism on this site that's directed to younger generations. Probatim Jul 4 #8

Funny. I see many attacks against Boomers (try reading some of the bio niyad Jul 4 #19

Maybe I don't react to attacks on Boomers because I'm not one - but I have kids who are "to blame Probatim Jul 4 #22

"The Newsroom"... GiqueCee Jul 4 #6

Okay, more people should vote. But until the elections are actually secure, this may not be enough. planetc Jul 4 #7

Absolutely brilliant writing PatSeg Jul 4 #13

Sorkin wrote a LOT of those I wish I had said that lines DFW Jul 4 #23

And it could be called, "What I wish I'd said". PatSeg Jul 4 #24

The Argentinization of America peppertree Jul 4 #14

Great post DFW! Happy 4th of July to you and your family FakeNoose Jul 4 #16

Let's not go down the ageism rabbit hole... CapnSteve Jul 4 #17

I wanted to cry just watching this, and thinking how far we have fallen niyad Jul 4 #18

Truth: Clearly Stated (by niyad) ahnakneemoose Jul 4 #21

a man wrote the words, what did you expect dave99 Sunday #25

Inclusion? An awarenness of history? Something besides misogyny niyad Sunday #26