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Betty Boom

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7. The ageism on this site is disgusting at times

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 02:38 AM

Nov 2025

If it isn’t some stupid swipe at “boomers,” it’s something like this, implying 60 year olds need diapers.

God forbid anybody should ever say anything against a group perceived here as marginalized — but it’s perfectly OK to make fun of old people and fat people I have observed. “Progressives” my ass.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Nov 2025 OP

I don't like her either, but... Layzeebeaver Nov 2025 #1

A totally disgusting remark. Abolishinist Nov 2025 #3

Right. Unnecessary. elleng Nov 2025 #6

The word "gold digger" comes to mind. Some weird family gatherings. Those folks live a different world. walkingman Nov 2025 #2

She stands at that podium every day and lies, exaggerates, prevaricates, expresses phony outrage and in.... FadedMullet Nov 2025 #4

This is bad. Her husband married someone who didn't fall in your age bias. Melon Nov 2025 #5

The ageism on this site is disgusting at times Betty Boom Nov 2025 #7

YOU made the decision to post this. Abolishinist Nov 2025 #8

Gee, hate older folks much? luv2fly Nov 2025 #9

Disgusting BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #10

The guy is older ... SO WHAT!!!! 😡🤬 Raine Nov 2025 #11

Of all the things to attack her for DFW Nov 2025 #12

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