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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:05 PM Original message |
Questions about Ageism and if we are being unfair to McCain. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
1. I don't want a homical dotard as President. Bitch at me all you want for it. |
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Chloroplast (723 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. He's up for a job that can age him 20 years in 4; I can't imagine the stress his body would undergo. |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
2. Not being unfair. Age is a completely valid issue. |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. I agree but it does come up ,.. last night Joy from the View was filling in |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
3. It's not his age that's the issue. The issue is maturity. |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. ...and overall health -- not much of that,. either. |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. something that just popped in my head. |
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Kutjara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
4. For some, wisdom and judgement come with age. |
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lame54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
6. the answer is NOOOO!!!!... |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
7. anecdotaly, it's the elder people I've talked to who are the first to say he's too old. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. They should know, huh.. in this century and |
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LibinMo (364 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
8. My husand is the same age as McCain |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
10. Actually, I Think Age Is Being Used To Cover Up McCain's Dishonesty |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. I've noticed that too, the 'poor old man, give him a break' thing. |
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Indenturedebtor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
11. Seriously - we don't want 50 year olds enlisting in the army |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
14. Is it age or is it mcsurge? And I'm |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
15. It's not about his age, but rather the fact that he is incompetent |
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seasat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
16. Don't think it's his age though, he really is that stupid |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
18. I saw Mandela speak on TV a day or so ago..... |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
19. In McCain's case it's not the age that's the problem. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
20. You don't hear many people complain about... |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-23-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
22. Some people age well, mentally and physically. Some don't. |
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