'Move?!' Stopping MAGA means taking this bold step, say activists - The Beat - MSNBC

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the future of the Democratic party following Democrat Dick Durbin’s retirement announcement. Former New York Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley and MSNBC Contributor Jason Johnson join. - Aired on 04/24/2025.

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1. I'm always amused

When people are aghast that an 80 year old decides to retire. Generational shifts happen every day. It’s nature, not politics. An old guy retired from the Navy so I could join. Eventually I was the old guy that through the majic of dominoes opened up a billet for a young Sailor to be.

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2. Maybe it's because the senator doesn't really look his age - like TFG does.

Speaking of which, why don't those who thought President Biden was "too old" feel the same way about TFG? The latter makes little sense most of the time in both words and actions, plus he's a convicted criminal! Why doesn't that count?

And I didn't know that the U.S. Navy only had room for so many. Did someone retire so my Dad could join up? And I still can't figure out when he did his service. It was after WWII and he graduated from both high school and college four years apart and the next year he married my mother.

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3. My Naval Description

Was exponentially generic, but every day old folks retire and every day young folks sign up. Each service has an end strength (total numbers) they must maintain which is fluid and is constantly changing so recruiting is adjusted accordingly. The services need new blood and the services need to maintain a steady supply of experienced hands. It’s a well oiled machine.

Do you have a relative into ancestral studies? My oldest cousin on my father’s side is deep into our ancestry. He provided me with a great deal of info about My Father and generations before him. Some stuff I would rather not have found out about but it is my blood. It’s incredible the family stuff that can be found in boxes hidden in the attic or basement. I hope you find out more about Your Father, My Shipmate.