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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 10:52 PM Original message |
I agree with Obama's comments about the Baby Boom Generation |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm 51, and his comments didn't bother me, unlike my 52nd birthday might. |
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mth44sc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 10:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I'm 54 |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 10:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Agree with you! SS is a non-issue. There are so many to discuss |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
42. I turned 54 today. |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 09:39 AM Response to Reply #1 |
31. If not for the 60s, Barack Obama wouldn't be able to be a Presidential Candidate. |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. There is absolutely no specifics in that statement. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. Most baby boomers have moved on to different approaches. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:51 PM Response to Reply #5 |
41. Yeah, they're moving on to other approaches: Pelosi, Lieberman, |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. I'm 64, and couldn't agree more. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. Well I guess that explains it. n/t |
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liberalmuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
8. I don't think he could say anything about the baby boomers... |
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AX10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
9. Obama is just desperate for any opening he can find/make. |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:08 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Wrong- He's talking about change. Real change. |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. What are those changes please |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:24 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. I'll take a shot at that. |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:44 AM Response to Reply #19 |
27. I agree with you totally |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:38 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. What real change is he talking about that Hill or Edwards aren't? |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:49 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. Pandering to the right and fundamentalists |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. Great post, cal! Recommended! |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
13. Could you explain that more? |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:54 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. I see his comments address baby boomers much like many people see the civil rights movement |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 09:58 AM Response to Reply #16 |
32. I fully agree with you n/t |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 10:25 AM Response to Reply #16 |
34. How does that contrast with the Clintons, in terms of the presidency? |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:44 PM Response to Reply #16 |
38. Marching and protest were not only important in the 60s |
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calteacherguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:03 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. For one thing, he's reaching out to the faith community. |
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Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 10:28 AM Response to Reply #17 |
35. Is that a "boomer" vs. "non-boomer" issue? |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:29 PM Response to Reply #17 |
37. Right wing slop... |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
14. new wine in new bottles |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-09-07 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
15. What it was, was a NEEDLESS comment |
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Bodhi BloodWave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:41 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. While i don't live in the United States |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
18. Agreed calteacherguy :-) ... and I'm an honest 49 y.o. |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:28 AM Response to Original message |
20. I've long thought the same. It is far past time to move on and forward |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
23. 54 y.o., NEVER been impressed by obama |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 10:18 AM Response to Reply #23 |
33. The "enemy?" Wow. n/t |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
24. The Way Appropriate for the 21st Century is |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 01:44 AM Response to Original message |
25. I'm 50, we've got new problems |
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MagickMuffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:36 AM Response to Original message |
26. Since you brought up the Culture Wars.... |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 03:46 PM Response to Reply #26 |
39. Culture Wars---A RW fabrication |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 04:59 AM Response to Original message |
28. Move on from the culture wars, huh? |
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Bodhi BloodWave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 05:05 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. You might want to reread part of what he wrote |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 05:20 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Which is what, exactly? |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-10-07 10:29 AM Response to Reply #28 |
36. It means surrendering, admitting defeat: Barack Obama should know better. |
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