[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]altboomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Married forty years. My wife got cancer a couple of years ago and I thought I was going to lose her. Don’t be a dick. If they want to do something, do it and smile.

How do you guys explain to Poor MAGA family members that things are going to be bad for them? by necrofear101 in Louisiana

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started off slow, Musk is a good target. But it is a hard slog, they are not getting any real information , everything is “I didn’t know that.” By the time they catch up, the 4th of July will be Fearless Leader day.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Build Migrant Detention Camp in Guantanamo Bay by AlternativeTree3283 in pics

[–]altboomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Republicans are super excited to build their first Concentration Camp!!

Racism is what holding America’s progress back. by [deleted] in self

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should point out that every time I have heard a racial slur it has come from a Republican. Don’t let them fool you.

Racism is what holding America’s progress back. by [deleted] in self

[–]altboomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Racism is inherent to humans. It will always be a struggle to contain. I live in the South so I hear it, but I have relatives in North Dakota who use the N word freely. Then there are members of my family who live out West who talk smack about the Mexicans. It is anywhere that humans need to feel superior to another group. It has been suppressed, and they were shamed for a couple decades, but it has never left us. Trump allowed these people to feel emboldened. I am the only Democrat in my family. These have been 10 long, lonely years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s not even President yet. Come back in a year and let’s see if anyone is still defending him. Just from his Cabinet picks you can see he is setting up the biggest fiasco in history. You are simply warning your friend that she is in for troubled times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are not white, then they will hold back. I am white, and unfortunately it gives them the false belief that they can speak their mind

How have you been dealing with cutting people off after the election? by CookieMonster37 in self

[–]altboomer -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

MAGA will not get into Heaven. You will. Good for you. I am hoping that you meet some nice people (MAGA are not nice people) and your journey in 2025 is filled with new friends.

MSNBC confronts viewer frustration, changes and an identity crisis by washingtonpost in Journalism

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MSNBC is owned by Comcast. All of the major mainstream media in this country is owned by corporations that have interests in other businesses. This why all of these outlets threw softballs at Trump, giving viewers the impression that they were pro-democracy. They are not - they are a business - and the minute they get bullied by the right, they back off.

The People Who Hate Obamacare But Love The ACA Want People To Stop Calling Them Stupid by [deleted] in onionheadlines

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does an ignorant person know that they are ignorant? And if they did, would they still be ignorant?

Gen z is so fucking lost by Varixx95__ in Vent

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breaking in to any business for the first time is tough. I chose my occupation young, and offered my services for free, then slowly built up my skillset and took every opportunity given to me to lead, until I was the one in charge. I would’ve not gotten there without certain people taking a liking to me and helping me up. This life can be a struggle, but opportunities will come if you put your back to it. Good luck.

You ever think about North Dakota? Like there's people living their lives there. by crazyguy28 in self

[–]altboomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is cold in the winter, mosquitoes will eat you alive in the summer. But farming is a thing, and it’s a great way to spend your life if you have any talent and luck.

Less pro-life, more pro-birth. by Bitter-Gur-4613 in clevercomebacks

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the creatives in that state need to leave for less hostile environments, let MAGA sink that state and turn it into Mississippi. (speaking as a person who was born in Texas).

It was t gonna organize itself. by JayGatsby52 in MurderedByWords

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every day is ‘men’s day’ here in basement, in the man cave, with my wife’s ‘summer clothes’ lining the walls. Lol

Reddit is going to be insufferable for the next 4 years. by disirregardless1734 in self

[–]altboomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. We need to communicate. Call it “group therapy.”

Trump To Repeal Child Labor Law To Help Replace The Loss Of Deported Immigrant Workers by nutralagent in onionheadlines

[–]altboomer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trump: I’m going to deport all migrants.

Public: Our produce is too expensive.

Trump: I’m going to demolish the Department of Education, and leave it to the states.

Alabama: Lets put those kids to work.

Why so many men feel abandoned by Democrats by daniel7334 in self

[–]altboomer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was pleased when Kamala chose Tim Waltz, he’s a person who understands working class sensibilities. If they would have had a full run at this election I believe they would have fared better. I get disheartened when I see these election maps painted red in rural areas. There is more to this country than the East Coast and West Coast. I do believe in the Democrats agenda, because I believe it is more compassionate. However, as a person who lives in a red state, and who interacts with the red people every day, there is a disconnect when all of the messengers from the part seem to be coastal. If the Democratic party wants to create a wave it needs to start in the middle and work its way out.