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Linda1003
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Jennie0898
Ok ladies, I think you're reading way too into what she said.
Kerry isn't begrudging anyone of voting, she was just simply making an observation that she was surprised at how many seniors were out voting so early in the day. She wasn't at ANY time begrudging their RIGHT to vote, she just expressed an OPINION saying that she would have wished they would have done it later in the day when the polls are not so busy.
Let's face it, there are plenty of retired folk out there who's schedules are wide open today and ANY day of the week. Many, not all, have the luxury of planning their day however they want but we all know those who are younger are running to work, be it via the railroad or driving.
I think you're taking what she said just a little too far. I know Kerry personally, she's just not that mean.
Now pregnant and hormonal? Well that's another thing!! 
Edited to quote no one as it seems many are jumping on the "Kerry hates old people bandwagon".
I have to agree.. I think this political atmosphere has really riled people up and some are "attacking" just for the sake of having a disagreement. It seems many are reading into posts and getting upset when the intent to upset wasn't there.
I think we all need to take a few deep breathes and realize we are all in the same boat... worried, concerned and excited about the election andour candidates...that's it....We need to stop jumped down eachother's throats..."can't we all just get along"
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by irishbaby
Ladies -
Please, let's all try to keep our sense of humors in tact Today shall we? This is gonna be a very looooong day on the boards, at work, and at home.
If we are gonna jump all over people for the things that they are trying to post in what I belive was meant to be lighthearted in nature - imagine what today will bring when the harsher post and comments are made?
And we all know they will be made.
You're right - it will be a long day. And this is a I really cr@ppy way to start IMO. Probably a good lesson though that everyone should THINK about what they're posting before they post it.
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:27 AM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Jennie0898
Ok ladies, I think you're reading way too into what she said.
Kerry isn't begrudging anyone of voting, she was just simply making an observation that she was surprised at how many seniors were out voting so early in the day. She wasn't at ANY time begrudging their RIGHT to vote, she just expressed an OPINION saying that she would have wished they would have done it later in the day when the polls are not so busy.
Let's face it, there are plenty of retired folk out there who's schedules are wide open today and ANY day of the week. Many, not all, have the luxury of planning their day however they want but we all know those who are younger are running to work, be it via the railroad or driving.
I think you're taking what she said just a little too far. I know Kerry personally, she's just not that mean.
Now pregnant and hormonal? Well that's another thing!!
Edited to quote no one as it seems many are jumping on the "Kerry hates old people bandwagon".
ITA Why is everyone jumping all over Kerry, she was just expressing a harmless vent...
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by irishbaby
Ladies -
Please, let's all try to keep our sense of humors in tact Today shall we? This is gonna be a very looooong day on the boards, at work, and at home.
If we are gonna jump all over people for the things that they are trying to post in what I belive was meant to be lighthearted in nature - imagine what today will bring when the harsher post and comments are made?
And we all know they will be made.
Ditto!!!
I seriously doubt Kerry was elder-bashing or anything...she was just venting a little bit. Sometimes it seems you can't say ANYTHING on here without being attacked. IRL when someone vents -- do you begrudge your friends when they would say the same thing or just laugh and say "yeah that stinks". We get a bit too P.C. nowadays...sometimes you just got annoyed about something and it doesn't have to be a debate!
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:29 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by MrsPJB2007
We get a bit too P.C. nowadays...sometimes you just got annoyed about something and it doesn't have to be a debate!
THANK YOU!!!!
My point EXACTLY.
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:31 AM |
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kahlua716
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by MrsPJB2007
We get a bit too P.C. nowadays...sometimes you just got annoyed about something and it doesn't have to be a debate!
THANK YOU!!!!
My point EXACTLY.
and I totally agree with you 
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:33 AM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by secretbabymaker
ITA Why is everyone jumping all over Kerry, she was just expressing a harmless vent...
It's the nature of the beast. I knew she was in for it before I opened the thread. I got it once before too because I made a similar vent and everyone jumped down my throat too. Just reminds everyone that the net doesn't allow personalities to be read, just words.
In response to the OP, yeah, when you're in a rush, anything in the way is a PITA.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
yeah, I think this one went a little askew because I don't think the OP meant to bash old people. I do think the climate on this board has turned quite chilly.
Just playing devil's advocate here...anyone ever consider the fact that i bet most senior citizen's look forward to scheduled events like this? Some of us fantasize about our own retirements, traveling the world, etc. But the reality is that their life can sometimes be a little boring for most who don't have the means to enjoy it like we think they are or they should. And this is probably been on their calendar all year. A guaranteed event where they can still make a difference in the world, get out of the house and socialize with their friends. Because they don't get the opportunity every day. I don't begrudge their desire to participate even if it interferes with my desire to do the same.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Wendy
Posted by kerrycec03
I mean really, all they have to do today is vote
Seriously? That's what you think of senior citizens? My grandmother who will be 96 next week, just stopped working two years ago. DH's uncle is in his 70's and still works ... not everyone over 65 just sits around knitting or playing checkers.
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:42 AM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by kerrycec03
Posted by Lisa
did you vote at Senecca Middle School?/
I told my DH the same thing...why do they only have 3 people checking the voters in and 2 booths???
Nope, I voted at the Woodgate Community Center in my complex.
I know they don't get paid, but I'm sorry, they are sooo slow!!
HEY!!!!!! I dont get it...how did you get to vote in woodgate and I have to vote at greenbelt? Also why would their be so many lines from holbrook residences when there seems to be so many spots to vote?
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:44 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by PrincessP
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Posted by Lisa
did you vote at Senecca Middle School?/
I told my DH the same thing...why do they only have 3 people checking the voters in and 2 booths???
Nope, I voted at the Woodgate Community Center in my complex.
I know they don't get paid, but I'm sorry, they are sooo slow!!
HEY!!!!!! I dont get it...how did you get to vote in woodgate and I have to vote at greenbelt? Also why would their be so many lines from holbrook residences when there seems to be so many spots to vote?
beats me, but the Woodgate Community Center is too small to hold a polling place. I like it when its in a school, more parking, more space, etc
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PrincessP
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
OH WOW! Its like whatever you say on here these days gets people riled up....HOLY MOLY...it was such a light thread turning bad. Big deal she said she had to wait in line bc there were tons of elderly that could go at 10...So what... Shes not anti elderly...shes not trying to kill them off...shes just making a small point... thats all....Always a problem...
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by kerrycec03
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by kerrycec03
Posted by Lisa
did you vote at Senecca Middle School?/
I told my DH the same thing...why do they only have 3 people checking the voters in and 2 booths???
Nope, I voted at the Woodgate Community Center in my complex.
I know they don't get paid, but I'm sorry, they are sooo slow!!
HEY!!!!!! I dont get it...how did you get to vote in woodgate and I have to vote at greenbelt? Also why would their be so many lines from holbrook residences when there seems to be so many spots to vote?Did you have tons of traffic? Seems like a crazy spot to have it...
beats me, but the Woodgate Community Center is too small to hold a polling place. I like it when its in a school, more parking, more space, etc
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Wendy
My grandmother who will be 96 next week, just stopped working two years ago. .
Wow! That's impressive.
People can go whenever they want, if I went in the am, I'm sure I'd be pretty annoyed at everyone else in line, just because I am not a morning person & commuting stresses me out as it is. But it's great that they are still voting. I don't think my Grandma still does.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Linda1003
Posted by Jennie0898
Ok ladies, I think you're reading way too into what she said.
Kerry isn't begrudging anyone of voting, she was just simply making an observation that she was surprised at how many seniors were out voting so early in the day. She wasn't at ANY time begrudging their RIGHT to vote, she just expressed an OPINION saying that she would have wished they would have done it later in the day when the polls are not so busy.
Let's face it, there are plenty of retired folk out there who's schedules are wide open today and ANY day of the week. Many, not all, have the luxury of planning their day however they want but we all know those who are younger are running to work, be it via the railroad or driving.
I think you're taking what she said just a little too far. I know Kerry personally, she's just not that mean.
Now pregnant and hormonal? Well that's another thing!!
Edited to quote no one as it seems many are jumping on the "Kerry hates old people bandwagon".
I have to agree.. I think this political atmosphere has really riled people up and some are "attacking" just for the sake of having a disagreement. It seems many are reading into posts and getting upset when the intent to upset wasn't there.
I think we all need to take a few deep breathes and realize we are all in the same boat... worried, concerned and excited about the election andour candidates...that's it....We need to stop jumped down eachother's throats..."can't we all just get along"
ITA!!!
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I don't care when they go. I think it's fabulous that anyone, regardless of age, votes. My grandma in Florida voted last week and she was so excited to do just that. As a senior citizen, she's quite a busy lady, too....for the person who commented they have nothing to do all day. LOL
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
yay for more drama! I was starting to lose faith on this board
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| Posted 11/4/08 10:01 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by mikeandjess
yay for more drama! I was starting to lose faith on this board
 I know right!
It takes one person to start it then others to continue and then the voice of reason to help the poster out. So ridiculous!
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| Posted 11/4/08 10:02 AM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I noticed that too this morning. at 6:15 everyone else but DH and I were seniors. There were only 10 people on line but they were all over 70.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
The majority of male senior citizens have served in the military and many of the older ones in WWII...
I say that gives them the right to vote whenever they please and I, who have never served, will work around them.
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usuk2004
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Sorry, but I dont' think anyone helping the OP out is the "voice of reason". "The others to continue" are equally the people defending her and are perpetuating the "drama" just as much.
Call it drama if you want - but I have no pent-up pre-election anger. I don't "attack" people. I'm not overly PC. I've taken this situation on it's own into account and I've come away feeling that I just wish people would think about what they're posting before they post it.
And to the person who asked if anyone calls their friends on it when they "vent" - yeah, I might laugh off an off-color remark when it happens the first time, but it probably raises an eyebrow. The second time, I'm likely to say something. So I wasn't all to bothered by "why oh why so many old people" but when she continued with "what else do they have to do today" I found it distasteful and I said so.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by usuk2004
Sorry, but I dont' think anyone helping the OP out is the "voice of reason". "The others to continue" are equally the people defending her and are perpetuating the "drama" just as much.
Call it drama if you want - but I have no pent-up pre-election anger. I don't "attack" people. I'm not overly PC. I've taken this situation on it's own into account and I've come away feeling that I just wish people would think about what they're posting before they post it.
And to the person who asked if anyone calls their friends on it when they "vent" - yeah, I might laugh off an off-color remark when it happens the first time, but it probably raises an eyebrow. The second time, I'm likely to say something. So I wasn't all to bothered by "why oh why so many old people" but when she continued with "what else do they have to do today" I found it distasteful and I said so.
Ha! And these are the days of our lives.
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Kerry, stop starting trouble, young lady!!
I know you meant no harm!!!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 10:23 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by leighdvm
Kerry, stop starting trouble, young lady!!
I know you meant no harm!!!!
I swear!!! I'm done. I post on NFR like once a week and can't vent like a normal person. Instead I'm basically made out to be an elderly person basher. I'm tired of PC this board has gotten lately. GRRR. Whatever......
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Songwriter76
The majority of male senior citizens have served in the military and many of the older ones in WWII...
I say that gives them the right to vote whenever they please and I, who have never served, will work around them.
I didn't even think about the Vets--I was just thinking that to make it to over 70, you've certainly put up with a lot more crap than I have, so go right ahead & vote whenever you want, I'll wait.
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