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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:38 PM
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Sometimes I feel as if I am the only white Male over 50 who isn't angry...
Dag nabbit...

And, BTW, I have a whole lot to be angry about.

Why, all of a sudden, do my contemporaries feel so threatened?

What huge conspiracy is operating against white men to get so many of us pissed off?

Every where I look, white men are, for the most part, still in charge.

Are you pissed because there are so many black Quarterbacks?

Are you pissed that Rap dominates much of popular music?

Or that a black man is now the best golfer in the world?

Or is it because there is a half-black, half-white in the White House.

What is it?

Tell me, I want to know what I am missing out on?
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leftofthedial Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:40 PM
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1. not being angry just pisses me off sometimes.
otherwise, I'm there with you.
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:40 PM
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2. You must be having good sex
That's why you are a much happier person than those angry asses.
Rock on, bro!
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:41 PM
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3. Well there is that....
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:44 PM
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4. Actually I think it counts for a lot
I'm serious. A lot of those righties have some real screwed up ideas about sex. They need to loosen up about a lot of things.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:14 PM
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17. You beat me to it! nt
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CrispyQ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:47 PM
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5. You make a valid point about the sports & entertainment stars. --nt
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jesus_of_suburbia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:49 PM
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6. It's because gays are wanting to be treated as equals. nt
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HopeOverFear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:51 PM
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7. I am laughing so hard right now
you don't even know :rofl:
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Rincewind Donating Member (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:54 PM
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8. I'm 55,I listen to an oldies rock station ( no rap)
don't really pay much attention to sports. Never really been in charge of much of anything:-) I am extremely glad the man I voted for is President, but I am really starting to get pissed off at all the other over 50 year old white guys ranting and raving and generally making our whole (human) race look like a bunch of complete nut jobs.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:55 PM
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9. Haha! You're right! Why do white men feel so powerless?! Maybe because
a few other angry old white men are telling them how to think?
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 07:59 PM
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10. Most excellent rant!
I think it's the great sex too...;)


Honestly, I think most over 50 angry white guys are angry because they're racist.

You don't have a racist bone in your body...


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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:07 PM
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11. I don't get it either
My family consists of in-laws who are in their 90s, cousins who are in their 60s, siblings who are 60+, children in their 20-30s. None of them are unhappy about Obama being in the WH.

In fact my 89 year old father in law, WWII veteran said he would find a way to leave the country if McCain got elected. He thought Sarah Palin was cute but aside from her winks he didn't think there was a whole lot there.

Soon we will be welcoming an African American daughter-in-law into the family. Our Asian niece will join in the festivities, as will our Gay friends. Why is any of this a problem for people who don't even know us? Why should anyone care?

Progressives don't live in the past. We welcome positive change, in fact we embrace it if it is for the good of all of us.

Watching the hate fests out there makes me go :wtf:
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MadMaddie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:19 PM
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18. Mz Pip you have hit on the very issue of the Repugs and their
hate fest

<snip>
Progressives don't live in the past. We welcome positive change, in fact we embrace it if it is for the good of all of us.
<snip>

The racist haters only have their past memories to look upon. When they felt in control, when blacks and women had to show them deferrence and when it was okay to beat or kill those they dispised.

The world has changed and they can't control it or stop it. They are unwilling to embrace the amazing opportunities life has to offer them simply because they are afraid.

You sound like you have a wonderful family.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:10 PM
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12. there's other guys like you, WCGreen
they're called REAL MEN
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abluelady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:10 PM
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13. Checked With My Husband
who is an over 50 year old white man, and he isn't angry about much. He would like to see single payer health care in America, but he's a reasonably content gentleman.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:12 PM
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14. Perhaps you're less white than you think.
Do you listen to "the Blues"?
Does "jazz music" bother you?
Would you give up your bus seat to a frail woman of color?
Does your family history include "non-whites" such as the Polish, Irish, or Italians (etc. etc.)
Are you offended by the word "boogie"?
Do you like music that has drums?
Do you eat meat that hasn't been boiled grey?
Do you like learning and taking part in other cultures?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you might be infected with the "colored", I hear they have an agenda.

:evilgrin:

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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:47 PM
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22. Boogers bother me....
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Peacetrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:13 PM
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15. Because truthfully..you are the majority..the mobs are a distinct
minority..
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elocs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:14 PM
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16. I have to admit that being on the doorstep of 57 I am not angry either.
And I'm having no sex at all as I celebrate my vows of poverty, chastity, and celebacy.

There are things about which I am not happy, but it has ever been that way. Maybe my old age I am becoming too cynical to be always bent out of shape.

I have a Republican friend though who is really pissed and bent out of shape. In fact when I tried to talk with him about healthcare the other day I thought he would blow a gasket, but then he listens to Rushbo a lot.
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liberaltrucker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:29 PM
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19. Me, too
I, too, have a LOT to be pissed off about. Albeit, mostly of my own making.

AND, I'm a 55YO white guy from ALA-FUCKING-BAMA!!! (originally)

Apparently, I'm missing something, too.

:shrug:
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:38 PM
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20. you are probably more educated than most of the angry ones
most who are educated or just smart enough to understand what is happening are not angry.

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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:44 PM
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21. Well you piss me off
Does that make you feel better?
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handmade34 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 08:57 PM
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23. my partner is a mellow 60 something
...you're not alone. Love you both
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 09:05 PM
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24. Well... you tore your ass with me by describing Obama as
half black half white. :thumbsdown:
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Speck Tater Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 09:18 PM
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25. I'm 64 and I'm angry that I don't really have anything important to be angry about! nt
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:02 PM
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26. I'm going to play on your lawn.
Without permission!

MuwaHAHAHAHA!

:evilgrin:
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:04 PM
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28. And we'll laugh LOUDLY.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:18 PM
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29. Oh yeah?
Edited on Sat Aug-15-09 10:19 PM by boppers
Well, uhm..

I'll wear my pants low, and talk in -nizzle-latin!

I'll throw in random references to a "Poker Face" for extra venom!

Fo-shizzle!

edit:typo
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:20 PM
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30. i c ur nizzle and i raize u 2 lolcat.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:23 PM
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31. ooh. rough game. (You just lost)
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:24 PM
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32. Pfft. What do you think I am - like 70 years old? Like I'm gonna click on a rickroll.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:30 PM
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33. How do you know it wasn't chocolate rain?
Or "in the butt"?
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:32 PM
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34. I don't. But if it was the "puke in my mouth" video, I'm missing out...
Haven't seen that one for awhile.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:42 PM
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35. Ah, two girls, one cup.
A classic.

Perhaps I could interest you in a lemon party?
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:47 PM
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36. Whoa. I just learned something I really didn't need to know.
:rofl:
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:57 PM
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38. Rule 34.
Do not under-estimate humanity.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 11:03 PM
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39. You win.
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-16-09 12:14 AM
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41. The only way to win...
is to not play.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-16-09 12:33 AM
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42. (unplugs Joshua)
Yay! I win!!!

:rofl:
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boppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-16-09 01:35 AM
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43. Ok. We're old.
:pout:
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-16-09 03:37 AM
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44. It's true. We are.
:rofl:
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:03 PM
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27. I'm happy to represent the under-50 side of that.
:)
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donheld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 10:56 PM
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37. I'll join you in your plight in two weeks
:hi:
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-15-09 11:13 PM
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40. We'll welcome you with open arms...
And then you can unbuckle your belt in public and goan about how much you ate and sigh and remember when your favorite sports team was really good...
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