Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

AnotherMcIntosh

(11,064 posts)

7. Or they are counting on those without children to not give a damn about their neighbors'

Reply to The Magistrate (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 16, 2012, 03:12 PM

Aug 2012

children.

There are a great number of people age 55 and older who never had any children or grandchildren.

There are also some age 55 and older who had children but became divorced and embittered and angry at their children by being obligated to pay their ex-spouses amounts child support.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

We won't change your benefits if you are over 55-Romney [View all] wilt the stilt Aug 2012 OP

It is surely a call to idiots like my brother who is 51 and willing to vote for Romney & hates Obama gordianot Aug 2012 #1

They Are Counting, Sir, On Old People Not Giving a Damn About their Children The Magistrate Aug 2012 #2

Not to mention their slightly younger brothers and sisters, friends, cousins, etc. n/t pnwmom Aug 2012 #4

Or they are counting on those without children to not give a damn about their neighbors' AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #7

"We won't throw you under the bus. But would you mind helping us throw your kids and grandkids?" nyquil_man Aug 2012 #3

Or, for those who are childless, "would you mind helping us throw your neighbors kids and AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #8

Guess what, ass? Wait Wut Aug 2012 #5

Either 1) all seniors have children and grandchildren or 2) a sufficient number of Republican-voting AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #6