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In reply to the discussion: Leahy and Feinstein are getting old. [View all]mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)23. Would it be better if mobeau69 had instead said they suck at their job?
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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