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NewHendoLib

(61,111 posts) Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:36 PM Mar 13

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This is coming from an old guy of 69 (me). Why did we let our Dem leaders get so old, so out of touch? [View all]

Old means not understanding the current world of tech and communication. Old means not understanding how to fight in this climate. Old may mean being so embedded in the DC bubble that there is a lack of understanding what is really going on out there. Yes, there is value in experience, in knowledge. But the world is moving faster and Democrats are getting their lunch money stolen.

Like I said, I am 69 (not an old 69, as I am pretty tech savvy and stay on top of stuff) - but I want my leaders to be fighters - I want them to be smart, and aware - I'd love many more of them to be women (including at president).

I am at the left edge of politics - I love AOC, I love what Bernie has for ideas and approach. I don't believe there is such a thing as a centrist in this climate - centrists are, to me, right wingers lacking the courage of their conviction.

I am seriously pissed to watch 5000 points shaved off the stock market since the asshole's inauguration. I am sick of right wingers dominating the airwaves. I am disgusted the harm being done to so many by the asshole and his asshole whatever he is.

I watch baseball and know that teams win when they have a strong farm system - developing youth to come along. Where is the Democrats' bullpen? We have the ideas, but we lack the fight and grit.

This site says "support Democrats" - and I support Democratic principles, ideas and philosophy. What I do not support is constant backing down and ceding power to criminals.

I fully expect this to be hidden, but I had to get it off my chest so I could sleep.

Fuck the orange asshole and his minions.

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This is coming from an old guy of 69 (me). Why did we let our Dem leaders get so old, so out of touch? [View all] NewHendoLib Mar 13 OP

Has nothing to do with age, gab13by13 Mar 13 #1

I think the post is referring to "old" as the attitude and actions, FoxNewsSucks Mar 13 #32

Yup, many of them are stuck in their old ways. They cannot see that the game has changed. Magoo48 Mar 14 #88

You have a point but, the poster has a few more. There are always exceptions, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Escurumbele Mar 14 #69

Teddy Roosevelt only became president because MadameButterfly Mar 14 #85

Actually, the Spanish-American war in Cuba was a success, and yes, everytime you fight a war you run the risk Escurumbele Mar 14 #93

I don't know what would have happened if McKinley MadameButterfly Mar 15 #98

Power is vested in seniority alarimer Mar 13 #2

Yes indeed. NewHendoLib Mar 13 #4

Too much money in the electoral system. Get money out and things get better. Escurumbele Mar 14 #70

Bingo. SergeStorms Mar 14 #80

DURec leftstreet Mar 13 #3

who is looking after the interests of furloughed workers bigtree Mar 13 #5

Have you seen my reply to you yet? ReRe Mar 13 #29

I just caught this on the way down bigtree Mar 13 #35

Good questions. Right now, re: the hows, this KPN Mar 13 #31

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 13 #6

Young kids like don't remember the '50s with ancient southern politicians Wonder Why Mar 13 #7

what kills me is Skittles Mar 13 #8

you got that right. NewHendoLib Mar 13 #9

If you get hidden, probably at least one of my comments slightlv Mar 13 #10

I love your comment and support. thanks. NewHendoLib Mar 13 #12

If I didn't already have some FoxNewsSucks Mar 13 #34

THAT is really IT. The "fire in their belly." calimary Mar 14 #52

+1 Emile Mar 15 #100

Love this post. hamsterjill Mar 13 #11

Thanks. I am pleasantly surprised at the reactions to my rant! NewHendoLib Mar 13 #13

I also think that it needs to be clearer that when we "bitch, gripe, and moan" slightlv Mar 13 #18

Money talks. Those in leadership tend to be the bigger fundraisers. RockRaven Mar 13 #14

understood, and absolutely. NewHendoLib Mar 13 #16

Good explanation for what is wrong, but I would say KPN Mar 14 #42

It's frowned upon to criticize party leadership or say the direction of the party is headed in the wrong way. SunImp Mar 13 #15

which I find shocking...but then again, I am not a follower. NewHendoLib Mar 13 #17

And that's why we're fucked so badly. FoxNewsSucks Mar 13 #19

Amen. KPN Mar 14 #43

Kick dalton99a Mar 13 #20

I couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Mar 13 #21

K&R spanone Mar 13 #22

Their wealth. Schumer's is about 80 million LiberalArkie Mar 13 #23

This is NOT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!! DaBronx Mar 13 #36

Just about everything is wrong due to the AI. But LiberalArkie Mar 14 #41

your #'s seem in line with this report cadoman Mar 14 #50

It could be either set of numbers looking at the disclosure form. LiberalArkie Mar 14 #55

I would encourage you to visit Politifact DaBronx Mar 14 #58

Look, I have no gripe with Sen Schumer's income, really it is about the system. LiberalArkie Mar 14 #61

Truth matters regardless of your opinions on these issues DaBronx Mar 14 #62

Take your choice. lildDemz Mar 14 #82

The old guys? Aussie105 Mar 13 #24

Out of curiosity, are you really from Down Under? ;-) ReRe Mar 14 #48

old? orchidlady Mar 14 #91

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 13 #25

thanks for reading it! NewHendoLib Mar 13 #26

Two mentions of Bernie. I am 76 and never stopped advocating for civil rights. And I never will. usonian Mar 13 #27

That's it In a nutshell. KPN Mar 14 #44

It's easy to say "Citizens United must go." yardwork Mar 14 #63

I'm with you every step of the way and moniss Mar 13 #28

amazing isn't it? we are "extreme" because we believe in equality in every dimension - NewHendoLib Mar 13 #30

Epic quote from the OP Bobstandard Mar 13 #33

A technical/historical viewpoint: Aussie105 Mar 13 #37

I wish I could Rec this post 10,000 times! red dog 1 Mar 14 #38

i really dont see how this doesnt end in violence moonshinegnomie Mar 14 #39

Surrendering? Aussie105 Mar 14 #40

I'm pissed off that Biden, Harris, Obama, Clinton and others are staying out of this Gimpyknee Mar 14 #45

Agree. This is not a normal situation. Not at all. JanMichael Mar 14 #92

It takes big money to be elected. CoopersDad Mar 14 #46

Wonderfully great post. Kudos for taking the time KPN Mar 14 #47

With ya, NewHendoLib! calimary Mar 14 #49

Right there with you NHL!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 14 #51

Kick for the day shift NewHendoLib Mar 14 #53

Part of it is simply demographics. The size of the boomer generation means there are currently more of them in WhiskeyGrinder Mar 14 #54

+1. Millennials could be the ones to change things radius777 Mar 14 #66

This. n/t OneGrassRoot Mar 14 #56

There is old & then there is old. William769 Mar 14 #57

Your comments are always appreciated, friend. NewHendoLib Mar 14 #59

Many here were pissed when Biden dropped out Kaleva Mar 14 #60

Citizens United Bettie Mar 14 #64

I feel like there was a generation that just didn't show up for politics. travelingthrulife Mar 14 #65

Yes, Republicans have been building up asshole leadership through Turning Point USA. intheflow Mar 14 #67

Fuck the orange asshole and his minions. (borrowed content) NotHardly Mar 14 #68

NewHendoLib CentralBlueTexan Mar 14 #71

You're the age of my little brother - where ever the hell he went. NNadir Mar 14 #72

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wow! brilliant! thanks. bluboid Mar 14 #74

I guess I'm left wondering Littlered Mar 14 #75

I know nothing, that's why i post bucolic_frolic Mar 14 #76

Well said Evolve Dammit Mar 14 #77

Many of us feel the same way you do... n/t PatrickforB Mar 14 #78

Not much to do with old age, as it does old outdated political ideas. Crowman2009 Mar 14 #79

Amen. Torrent63 Mar 14 #81

And, I expect this reply to be removed as well, but you asked. OldBaldy1701E Mar 14 #83

69 is not 'so old.' elleng Mar 14 #84

I wish I could turn back the clock and be 69 again. LOL Emile Mar 15 #99

The Democratic bench is very deep MadameButterfly Mar 14 #86

Old is not age related KSL-Washington Mar 14 #87

I like the way you frame it senseandsensibility Mar 14 #89

Thank you. NewHendoLib Mar 14 #90

If they are still alive Progressive dog Mar 14 #94

When a political system gets stale and is only motivated by self interest . . . Aussie105 Mar 14 #95

Please stop with the age votes. tavernier Mar 14 #96

you missed my point. it's not the age of us voters. it is the age of our leaders. NewHendoLib Mar 15 #102

Amen! LoisB Mar 14 #97

You can say the same on the right Woodwizard Mar 15 #101

Trashing the thread. valleyrogue Mar 15 #103

You miss the point too. Trash away NewHendoLib Mar 15 #104

I personally love the old-school Democrats stoned Mar 20 #105

The longer they stay in office and the wealthier they get the more out Autumn Mar 20 #106