
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:18 PM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
What percentage of the population knows what a record player is?
It's things like that that make it hard to hope he's our nominee.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
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Author | Time | Post |
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Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | OP |
The Velveteen Ocelot | Sep 2019 | #1 | |
demosincebirth | Sep 2019 | #2 | |
dewsgirl | Sep 2019 | #55 | |
nolabear | Sep 2019 | #3 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #9 | |
hlthe2b | Sep 2019 | #4 | |
lunasun | Sep 2019 | #38 | |
hlthe2b | Sep 2019 | #39 | |
lunasun | Sep 2019 | #41 | |
hlthe2b | Sep 2019 | #42 | |
ProudMNDemocrat | Sep 2019 | #5 | |
Fiendish Thingy | Sep 2019 | #6 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #8 | |
Amimnoch | Sep 2019 | #58 | |
IcyPeas | Sep 2019 | #7 | |
Glorfindel | Sep 2019 | #57 | |
TwilightZone | Sep 2019 | #10 | |
Agschmid | Sep 2019 | #11 | |
highplainsdem | Sep 2019 | #26 | |
gordianot | Sep 2019 | #12 | |
UniteFightBack | Sep 2019 | #13 | |
AnnieBW | Sep 2019 | #14 | |
dewsgirl | Sep 2019 | #56 | |
emmaverybo | Sep 2019 | #15 | |
highplainsdem | Sep 2019 | #16 | |
brooklynite | Sep 2019 | #17 | |
Celerity | Sep 2019 | #25 | |
Green Line | Sep 2019 | #18 | |
Laffy Kat | Sep 2019 | #19 | |
DURHAM D | Sep 2019 | #20 | |
DURHAM D | Sep 2019 | #21 | |
USALiberal | Sep 2019 | #22 | |
Celerity | Sep 2019 | #23 | |
highplainsdem | Sep 2019 | #24 | |
Atticus | Sep 2019 | #27 | |
Thekaspervote | Sep 2019 | #29 | |
NanceGreggs | Sep 2019 | #28 | |
Thekaspervote | Sep 2019 | #30 | |
NanceGreggs | Sep 2019 | #32 | |
Thekaspervote | Sep 2019 | #36 | |
WhiskeyGrinder | Sep 2019 | #31 | |
Raine | Sep 2019 | #33 | |
Blue_true | Sep 2019 | #34 | |
crazytown | Sep 2019 | #54 | |
Blue_true | Sep 2019 | #64 | |
crazytown | Sep 2019 | #65 | |
GulfCoast66 | Sep 2019 | #35 | |
Doodley | Sep 2019 | #37 | |
lunasun | Sep 2019 | #40 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #44 | |
lunasun | Sep 2019 | #46 | |
ecstatic | Sep 2019 | #43 | |
Recursion | Sep 2019 | #45 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #49 | |
Celerity | Sep 2019 | #66 | |
LanternWaste | Sep 2019 | #47 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #50 | |
jcgoldie | Sep 2019 | #48 | |
Sanity Claws | Sep 2019 | #51 | |
Deb | Sep 2019 | #52 | |
Cuthbert Allgood | Sep 2019 | #53 | |
The Genealogist | Sep 2019 | #59 | |
democratisphere | Sep 2019 | #60 | |
customerserviceguy | Sep 2019 | #61 | |
Democrats_win | Sep 2019 | #62 | |
Kahuna7 | Sep 2019 | #63 | |
highplainsdem | Sep 2019 | #67 | |
NCLefty | Sep 2019 | #68 |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:21 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (105,684 posts)
1. Oh, FFS. People know what they are.
In fact, vinyl is making a comeback - there are plenty of audio snobs - young ones - who won't touch digital recordings and insist on the superiority of vinyl. Retro audio aficionados.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:22 PM
demosincebirth (12,353 posts)
2. My grandson has one - he's twenty.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to demosincebirth (Reply #2)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:51 AM
dewsgirl (14,945 posts)
55. My son is 21 and has one as well.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:22 PM
nolabear (40,689 posts)
3. THAT'S what you'd base a vote on?
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to nolabear (Reply #3)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:26 PM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
9. Not that specific thing.
But it's not just gaffes anymore.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:23 PM
hlthe2b (95,540 posts)
4. really? I have wealthy family members that have more $$ in their LPs and state of the art
turntable than I have in my car and probably as much as my first house. Record players are still available, btw.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #4)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 06:52 AM
lunasun (21,646 posts)
38. He was talking about poor families . That was the subject
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to lunasun (Reply #38)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 06:55 AM
hlthe2b (95,540 posts)
39. The point remains record players are out there and
this is just a ridiculous attempt to back the Castro-ageist attacks on Biden--which were deplorable. Fortunately, his ugly tactic backfired spectacularly, as it will with others who take this tact.
BTW, I just received the Christmas Hammacher Schlemmer catalog with no less than five record player and turntable models for sale. So, WHO is out of touch, missy? Next you will likely give eyeroll to the thought of Christmas catalogs... Guess what, some companies STILL send them out--no matter your income level. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #39)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:17 AM
lunasun (21,646 posts)
41. I'm sure most poor families with kids are awaiting that particular catalog delivery too
im Not antibiden but some of the things his supporters use to defend him are strange
I do not think he was talking about giving poor families new record players from Hammachee Sclemmer as much as he was thinking in another century . Even he stopped himself and said phones after that realizing that is not a common transmission of music anymore but supporters go off the deep end to justify him and claim it was not awkward and intended BTW I have no problem with supporters who just say “who cares that’s not important to me “ ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to lunasun (Reply #41)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:21 AM
hlthe2b (95,540 posts)
42. You posts belie your denials
This isn't a contest on what the poor can afford. They are as likely as any family to still have an old turntable or actual record-player around with a family member's collected LPs from decades back. Your assumptions are rather off base.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:24 PM
ProudMNDemocrat (13,107 posts)
5. Record players are actually making a comeback.
I still have one.
But I also see your point. Perhaps with the mention of record player, inquiries will be made. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:24 PM
Fiendish Thingy (11,600 posts)
6. Actually, vinyl will surpass CD's in dollar sales this year, but...
I laughed out loud - "turn the radio on...turn the record player off..." He was all over the map.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #6)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:26 PM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
8. At least he bailed from it because he was all over the place.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #6)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:54 AM
Amimnoch (4,558 posts)
58. LOL, fewer will know what "CD's" are as well.
Heck even DVD's and blueray is getting some grey hairs with all of the audio and video streaming now.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:24 PM
IcyPeas (19,511 posts)
7. my nuns used to call it the Victrola
I like to think most dems are well read people. even if they never owned one they know what it is.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to IcyPeas (Reply #7)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:53 AM
Glorfindel (9,018 posts)
57. Victrola! That brings back memories. My great aunts used to say that
and also Frigidaire for refrigerator, Davenport for sofa, and Hoover for vacuum cleaner. I have maybe two hundred LP's, but I never play them. It's too easy to get music from other sources nowadays.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:27 PM
TwilightZone (21,570 posts)
10. Record players are back in a big way.
Have been for a while now.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:30 PM
Agschmid (28,749 posts)
11. Vinyl is actually making quite a comeback lately...
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Agschmid (Reply #11)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:13 PM
highplainsdem (42,147 posts)
26. Yep. See reply 24.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:30 PM
gordianot (14,967 posts)
12. High speed internet available everywhere would be nice.
I just returned from the farm even the cell phone is slow. My record player is in the garage the kids CD player also retired and the CD’s are mostly gone.
Joe is my second choice and I have donated. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:30 PM
UniteFightBack (8,231 posts)
13. I thought that was adorable myself. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:33 PM
AnnieBW (9,214 posts)
14. Vinyl Is Getting Popular Again
Vinyl albums are outselling CDs.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to AnnieBW (Reply #14)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:52 AM
dewsgirl (14,945 posts)
56. And they are making new record players.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:36 PM
emmaverybo (8,143 posts)
15. Oh big big deal. The only candidate with actual job specific-qualifications. I know what one is.
Lots of very reliable voters do. So Joe doesn’t yammer on with the Occupy Wall Street lectures.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:38 PM
highplainsdem (42,147 posts)
16. This may come as a shock to you, but record players are still sold.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:39 PM
brooklynite (84,483 posts)
17. Isn't vinyl making a comeback?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to brooklynite (Reply #17)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:12 PM
Celerity (34,324 posts)
25. yes and people saying it is only 'old people' are really uninformed nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:40 PM
Green Line (1,123 posts)
18. The older voters
Who actually vote know what they are
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:51 PM
Laffy Kat (15,311 posts)
19. Hmmm, is that the same thing as a phonograph machine?
![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Laffy Kat (Reply #19)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:02 PM
DURHAM D (32,062 posts)
20. or the Edison? nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:02 PM
DURHAM D (32,062 posts)
21. Not watching. Who said this? nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:03 PM
USALiberal (10,832 posts)
22. Everyone! Nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:11 PM
Celerity (34,324 posts)
23. vinyl is still really big amongst audiophiles and also younger alternative types
Go look on Bandcamp and also high end lifestyle sites.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:12 PM
highplainsdem (42,147 posts)
24. "Vinyl sales expected to overtake CDs for first time in over 30 years" Link:
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:14 PM
Atticus (14,698 posts)
27. Is that all ya got? nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Atticus (Reply #27)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:36 PM
Thekaspervote (28,643 posts)
29. I'm with you! The only candidate on the stage that had the leaders of the free world begging him to
run, And you talk about vinyl??
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:32 PM
NanceGreggs (27,595 posts)
28. What percentage of the population ...
... thinks this kind of trivial bullshit is important?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to NanceGreggs (Reply #28)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:36 PM
Thekaspervote (28,643 posts)
30. Ummm 0.0001%. Maybe
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Thekaspervote (Reply #30)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:41 PM
NanceGreggs (27,595 posts)
32. Wow!
Didn't realize the number would be that high. Looks like Joe is in trouble!
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to NanceGreggs (Reply #32)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 11:01 PM
Thekaspervote (28,643 posts)
36. Oh yes lots of trouble Hehehe
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:37 PM
WhiskeyGrinder (19,156 posts)
31. More worrisome, turning on a record player does not erase the legacy of slavery in this country.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:45 PM
Raine (29,246 posts)
33. probably 99% of the population nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:48 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
34. Turntables still exist in highend music delivery, like clubs.
They are far more sophisticated than the original stuff.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Blue_true (Reply #34)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:49 AM
crazytown (7,277 posts)
54. and no one calls them record players.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to crazytown (Reply #54)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 01:36 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
64. True. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Blue_true (Reply #64)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 01:45 PM
crazytown (7,277 posts)
65. A turntable is a sound source.
Record players have inbuilt speakers.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:49 PM
GulfCoast66 (11,949 posts)
35. Almost 100%. Vinyl is getting quite popular with young folks.
My 15 year old godson has one.
And DJs have always used them. Who is out of touch? ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 12:38 AM
Doodley (8,748 posts)
37. It's obvious what a record player is. It's a player of a game or sport who has the best
record of winning.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:07 AM
lunasun (21,646 posts)
40. The replies here talk about audio snobs who do not accept digital and people who have
hugh investments in vinyl , high end music delivery , high end lifestyle sites etc
Biden was talking about poor families . That was the subject if anyone remembers .. There seems to be a disconnect and people seem to go out of their way to give him a pass on it. He was not talking about random young parents who spend big cash on collectible vinyl now days I like him enough and would vote for him but his supporters really will not give any concession about his many awkward moments. Perhaps they identify age wise or something but it gets in that territory we have seen from before with allegiance to candidates -always an off excuse or defending the ridiculous . If a reply is -I don’t care what he said , or not enough of a stumble that I would change my vote - that is more acceptable and honest imo ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to lunasun (Reply #40)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:38 AM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
44. And he was talking about poor families not being able to raise their children.
Which, I would think, would hurt him in the vote getting department. But I've been shocked a lot lately.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Reply #44)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 08:47 AM
lunasun (21,646 posts)
46. Maybe . Many will still think he is the best bet to beat trump I am undecided myself
But his supporters have to be honest in defending him and also about understanding why he is not going to get some votes
I believe the original question was about reparations so the turn around of his answer was awkard where he went even with out the record player mention and he avoided a direct answer to the question completely but that was his own choice of reply But the supporters who double down on additional odd moments of his with the no hey what about vinyl resurgence for high end sound or what about families with large old record collections shock me too. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:22 AM
ecstatic (30,607 posts)
43. Maybe it's a regional thing, but I see "record player" as a generic term
referring to a music playing device. I honestly don't know if I've used the term in that way in recent years, but in hearing it from Biden, I didn't bat an eyelash nor did I find it odd. BTW, I'm originally from Brooklyn, NY; my dad is from upstate New York.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 07:40 AM
Recursion (56,537 posts)
45. In 2018 vinyl outsold CDs
So, I mean, probably quite a few?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Recursion (Reply #45)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:38 AM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
49. Because nobody buys CDs anymore.
Most people listen to streaming music. So, people that buy music like vinyl. I get that. It doesn't mean it's more popular than digital.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Reply #49)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 01:58 PM
Celerity (34,324 posts)
66. I do not think anyone claimed vinyl was above digital downloads nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:32 AM
LanternWaste (37,748 posts)
47. In honor of Fri 13th and a harvest moon, your post is received with all the credibility it warrants.
I get it... we have to find something, no matter how benign or without consequence, to throw at the wall.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to LanternWaste (Reply #47)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:39 AM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
50. If Sanders had said that, I'm sure your reaction would be the same.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:37 AM
jcgoldie (10,048 posts)
48. The problem isn't that people don't know what a record player is
The problem is that the answer was complete rambling gibberish and nonsense in response to the question that was asked.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:42 AM
Sanity Claws (21,182 posts)
51. At least he didn't mention 8track tapes
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:46 AM
Deb (3,706 posts)
52. Ever heard of Target stores?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Deb (Reply #52)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:48 AM
Cuthbert Allgood (4,337 posts)
53. You mean where they advertise for turntables?
Kind of hard to argue that Biden in hip when he uses a term that isn't used anymore.
But, sure, keep swimming. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Deb (Reply #52)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:59 AM
The Genealogist (4,723 posts)
59. This is eaxctly what i was going to say
They have a range of record players and vinyl to play on them at Target, as well as a number of associated accessories.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 10:04 AM
democratisphere (17,235 posts)
60. Isn't a "record player" an extremely successful Casanova?
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 12:10 PM
customerserviceguy (25,182 posts)
61. I just keep wondering
how long software developers are going to use an icon of a floppy disk for the "save" function.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 12:11 PM
Democrats_win (6,539 posts)
62. 8-track tape rules!
Kidding. It's a 70s thing. As someone who loves cassette tapes and CDs (IPOD nano RIP), I mourn the state of the current music format delivery systems. Yeah Vinyl is great, but it's really hard to have a record player strapped to your waist as you bicycle.
Anyway, Biden gave the most electric opening statement of all the candidates. Then I turned it off because someone has to watch the NFL and MSNBC. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 12:13 PM
Kahuna7 (2,531 posts)
63. The percent that isn't old enough to vote yet...
My 9 year old granddaughter wouldn't know what it is, but she will by the time she's old enough to vote.
![]() BTW, "Victrolas" are also in vogue. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=record+player&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 03:54 PM
highplainsdem (42,147 posts)
67. David Cay Johnston tweet:
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Cuthbert Allgood (Original post)
Fri Sep 13, 2019, 04:38 PM
NCLefty (3,678 posts)
68. Kamala brought up Wizard of Oz.
/shrug
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |