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In reply to the discussion: I know this isn't the most important thing in the world [View all]TBF
(37,266 posts)52. It's always been like this - probably just more in our face with the Internet
I am an older mom, with 2 kiddos that are now 22 and 19. They are both liberal, but the 19 year old recently said "I don't want any more presidents over 60 - it should be a cut off!". I understand them watching Trump and freaking out, but I also turn 60 this summer and I'm like ok, he sees me as something that belongs in the Smithsonian! As a Gen-x'er rather than boomer, I am the type to keep to myself and hope people leave me alone! I just smiled, happy that at least they understand we need liberal thought to look out for each other and move this country forward. But it was eye-opening. We look ancient to them. And, yes, Paul is still amazing, and so is the Boss Bruce Springsteen!
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Yeah. He's an old man. But he gets my respect nonetheless. I watched him on Colbert
CousinIT
Friday
#1
"Jump Up / Hello Goodbye" Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, Louis Cato & Stephen Colbert
PufPuf23
Friday
#9
This and a missing Senator, another Senator that has extreme cognitive problems
Hope22
21 hrs ago
#69
I totally agree, the ones who are throwing darts have no idea how disrespectful it is
FakeNoose
Friday
#12
I thought he sounded fine. His voice may not be as robust as it used to be but that is to be expected when you've
chowder66
Friday
#29
My wife thought he looked great on SNL. Of course his voice doesn't sound the same
underpants
Friday
#40
Great to know there are so many people whose skills haven't deteriorated
Whyisthisstillclose
Friday
#41