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In reply to the discussion: Leahy and Feinstein are getting old. [View all]Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)14. My dear Mobeau, don't you know you can't make
purely observational comments here. Without getting the word police after you? You are very right. You just can't say it.
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Actually no. He is right on target and holding Barr's feet to the fire. Knock off the blatant ageism
hlthe2b
May 2019
#2
Do you really need an answer to that, mr_lebowski? Really? What bullshit to suggest
hlthe2b
May 2019
#25
*I* didn't *suggest* anything, I merely asked a rhetorical question ... (nt)
mr_lebowski
May 2019
#28
Obviously not, given you fail to appreciate that aging varies dramatically among individuals
hlthe2b
May 2019
#31
Lack of of experience, training, practice, and qualifications affects far more.
hlthe2b
May 2019
#51
As does Youth and Inexperience (affect some individuals adversely). Can YOU deny THAT?
hlthe2b
May 2019
#52
Oh, no... Ageism is just fine apparently. Good gawd. So, now we can't talk about the flip side
hlthe2b
May 2019
#55
Your attempts to excuse the outrageous ageism demonstrated on this thread is noted but ineffectual
hlthe2b
May 2019
#62
That's a relief, that you're done. Having to point out what you said was getting old.
Demit
May 2019
#72
Agree, but the problem is, he mumbles so much, I can't understand half of what he is saying.
vsrazdem
May 2019
#39
It isn't her age. She's not an attorney so is always more reticent. She was prepared, however
hlthe2b
May 2019
#8
they aren't about to address the lack of factual basis for this...but yes, it is totally lacking
hlthe2b
May 2019
#22
Yes Lunatica ! For me, I was stupid to put all my hopes on Mueller report. Geez
Laura PourMeADrink
May 2019
#75
As an old woman, I am growing weary of the constant age bashing going on here.
redstatebluegirl
May 2019
#30
I am so sorry! Everyone should feel welcome on a progressive discussion forum.
Glimmer of Hope
May 2019
#78
They did very well. AND they have seniority, which is extremely important in the Senate.
highplainsdem
May 2019
#36
I tried but it was a little difficult. I'm old and my hearing ain't what is used to be!
mobeau69
May 2019
#46
I just think they are from a generation that finds it distasteful to act like an ass in public.
walkingman
May 2019
#79