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Frasier Balzov

(4,329 posts)
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:25 PM Apr 17

Is there a recent DU census revealing posters' ages?

I assume age data for users of this site would be self-reported in a poll format.

My sense is that we collectively skew toward the geriatric.

That we see ourselves as endeavoring to save the country for younger Americans as much as for ourselves.

But that we are only marginally capable of holding up protest signs, let alone taking up arms.

And that the population skewing young and fit who are already serving in or eligible for military service would be fighting for Trump-- either out of loyalty to him or respect for their chain of command notwithstanding personal opinions they happen to hold.

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hlthe2b

(109,267 posts)
1. Having been here since the first as a five year old, that would make me only 29 yo. 😊😊😊
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:30 PM
Apr 17

Okay, maybe a little older than that, but GERIATRIC? OH, my. You better duck!

Lifeafter70

(491 posts)
6. Lol
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:41 PM
Apr 17

I may be geriatric but I'm still capable of holding a sign.
At 72 I work four days a week, unloading trucks and breaking down pallets every shift.
I think the op should read a few history books.. We geriatric women are not helpless.

elocs

(24,106 posts)
12. I'm 72 and am looking to go back to work just in case so I don't lose my home.
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 06:39 PM
Apr 17

I did a lot of the type of work you do and I'm fortunate that I am in good shape with no health problems, have no aches and pains at all so I don't need to take any kind of painkillers.
I am shocked at the amount of money you can make per hour now compared to even 10 years ago for "unskilled" labor.

Lifeafter70

(491 posts)
14. I would not call what I or my fellow employees
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 06:51 PM
Apr 17

Do "unskilled ". Also it took me 20 years of hard work and improving my skills to earn my existing pay rate

hlthe2b

(109,267 posts)
10. Don't get too "peaceful." Online DU poll which remained 'up' only 24 hours (typically) & less than250 respond
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 06:02 PM
Apr 17

means that is a shaky assumption. Still it is pretty clear that Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials predominate. Hardly makes the DU crowd overwhelmingly geriatric--even if older voters post more.

viva la

(4,058 posts)
7. Boomers are over-represented at every protest I've been to.
Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:42 PM
Apr 17

Then again, we got trained in civil disobedience back in high school, protesting the war in Vietnam!

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