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LizBeth

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4. Being old is not an insult. It is what it is. A reality we all hopefully,,, maybe lol,

Mon Jul 22, 2024, 10:41 AM

Jul 2024

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will experience. It is not a shame, it is not something that needs to be denied. I talked to father at 85 and he said "getting" old. I told him, you ARE old. Not getting. Being OLD myself, I am not gonna apologize for it. So people having a conversation about a person aging shouldn't have to be hidden or whispered. I have a couple friends asking for the time to grieve. I personally do not get it not being emotionally attached to a candidate, simply hiring someone to do a job. Biden did it and did it well. He is being applauded and for being "pressured" out, is really coming out of this looking golden and stillar and can hold his head high.

I guess I would simply prefer Biden allowed that respect instead of a tragic failure walking out in shame of simply aging.

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Can we please get a temporary private forum to express unhappiness about Biden dropping out? [View all] Wicked Blue Jul 2024 OP

Julian Castro was just on XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #1

What does that have to do with my post? Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #2

Nothing, I guess XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #3

It's better than the alternative. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #8

I agree Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #9

Being old is not an insult. It is what it is. A reality we all hopefully,,, maybe lol, LizBeth Jul 2024 #4

Oh please, this Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #5

Our focus has to be about policy, defeating Project 2025, and this existential threat to humanity. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #6

That's why I'm requesting a private, temporary forum Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #7

Exactly Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #16

It's always something. cilla4progress Jul 2024 #10

I've been watching Republicans pull those stunts for 50+ years Bucky Jul 2024 #29

K&R! I think this is a great idea. intheflow Jul 2024 #11

I don't think we even need 30 days Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #12

Yeah, I was thinking of editing it down to 2 weeks. intheflow Jul 2024 #14

A forum doesn't have to be time limited dweller Jul 2024 #32

Respectfully disagree. intheflow Jul 2024 #35

Again it's an admin decision dweller Jul 2024 #36

I have some things to say about Dems but kansasobama Jul 2024 #13

"This is not the time" is exactly why I want a private temporary forum Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #15

How would you prevent your forum from becoming marybourg Jul 2024 #17

The fact that it would be TEMPORARY and PRIVATE Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #18

So you couldn't prevent it. You just want a temporary exemption from the ToS. marybourg Jul 2024 #19

So you can read my mind? Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #20

No. I can read your words. marybourg Jul 2024 #21

"We will come around, but some of us need a place to vent for a short time." Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #22

What about these words: marybourg Jul 2024 #23

Welcome to Ignore Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #24

Paint, meet corner. marybourg Jul 2024 #25

Doesn't help to be moved to a new forum either AKwannabe Jul 2024 #26

I'm 100% pumped about Harris, but I support this suggestion Bucky Jul 2024 #27

No. n/t wryter2000 Jul 2024 #28

I'm having ...."feelings" too, and it's all the more confusing... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #30

I had a nine day member give me snark. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #31

I lost my dog sagetea Jul 2024 #33

I am so sorry about your dog Wicked Blue Jul 2024 #34

There is a pet forum here on DU, and a bereavement forum. marybourg Jul 2024 #37