[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by Avalon08

Because the president retweeted it as a positive example of his support, that's why!

But if he didn't catch it and just loved the enthusiasm by his supporters I could see why he retweeted it then once he was shown the objectionable part the reason he then deleted it.

[One_in_the_sun]

Originally Posted by kmarc

It IS kind of funny, yet people take it so seriously. Believe me, those officious screeching ladies with the butterball posteriors don't just eff up a little golf cart promenade. I've had to contend with one of those while I was just minding my own business, doing a little shopping. She got really offended because I was taking too long looking at some artwork in a junk shop of all places. Starts trying to shove me aside with her fat can "I just wanna look". I said, that's fine, you can do so when I'm done. Holy Mother of God, she got so unhinged about that she tried to block me when I walked down the aisle. Then there was the lady at the post office screeching about wearing masks (had the same butterball butt, too, like they're all cut from the same mold).

They're called "Karens" these days.

Had to stop reading just to respond....butterball posteriors??? Is that what Stormy Daniels said about the orange customer too?

[OptimusPrime69]

Just another example of the crazy that comes out of FL making it a relative laughingstock to the nation. Stay classy, Florida.

[Avalon08]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

But if he didn't catch it and just loved the enthusiasm by his supporters I could see why he retweeted it then once he was shown the objectionable part the reason he then deleted it.

He would've had to have the sound off to miss the several mentions of "White Power" or else he needs a hearing aid. Either way, this is what you get when you have an irresponsible idiot running the presidency by tweets.

[boy3365]

Originally Posted by Avalon08

He would've had to have the sound off to miss the several mentions of "White Power" or else he needs a hearing aid. Either way, this is what you get when you have an irresponsible idiot running the presidency by tweets.

Ben Shapiro actually theorized that.

Funny how Obama got lambasted in the conservative opinion press for sermons by Jeremiah Wright, when there was no proof that he was even in attendance during the oft played clips.

[Mershu]

Finally watched the video: (the entire video, not just the news clip) The ignorant fat woman who was yelling profanities, instigating first, and calling 'everyone' nazi is pure racist! She needs a muzzle on her filthy Chihuahua mouth.

Everyone should be able enjoy the pleasure of supporting their candidates with the upcoming election, without that kind of hate. How is this acceptable behavior? I fear she suffers from never-trump illness that has consumed many.

I do not agree with Mr. golf carts racist response either, but heck, he was provoked and I've said things I shouldn't have in similar situations. As an example, it reminds me when I was young and the hare krishna's would try and approach me; I would respond with ave satanas! I didn't believe what I said, but I knew it would get a rise.

The thing with the Villages, it's a 55+ area, these folks retire young (younger than most of america can). They have some $$. And yet they act like they have no upbringing or education.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by LifeIsGood01

and too much racism and blind support of Trump in their heart.

That was what I noticed.

To hear a Trump person complain about "bad language" is really laughable.

[Ghaati]

Originally Posted by Mershu

Finally watched the video: (the entire video, not just the news clip) The ignorant fat woman who was yelling profanities, instigating first, and calling 'everyone' nazi is pure racist! She needs a muzzle on her filthy Chihuahua mouth.

Everyone should be able enjoy the pleasure of supporting their candidates with the upcoming election, without that kind of hate. How is this acceptable behavior? I fear she suffers from never-trump illness that has consumed many.

I do not agree with Mr. golf carts racist response either, but heck, he was provoked and I've said things I shouldn't have in similar situations. As an example, it reminds me when I was young and the hare krishna's would try and approach me; I would respond with ave satanas! I didn't believe what I said, but I knew it would get a rise.

The thing with the Villages, it's a 55+ area, these folks retire young (younger than most of america can). They have some $$. And yet they act like they have no upbringing or education.

Your last comment is not true. SOME Villagers have money. SOME of them rely on social security checks and modest pensions from blue-collar jobs. SOME of them are still working, to supplement their social security checks.

But most come from the northern states, where pay rates are better, and therefore there are more social security taxes taken out of paychecks. So their SS checks are higher in general than people who spent their younger working years in the south.

The money goes further in the south, cost of living is lower, housing costs are lower, and for workers - there's no state income tax. So it's more affordable for people who were considered "lower income" when they lived up north.

Some of us were forced into early retirement due to plant closures, and couldn't afford to live where we spent most of our lives. But we could afford the Villages, and that's why we're here.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Ghaati

Your last comment is not true. SOME Villagers have money. SOME of them rely on social security checks and modest pensions from blue-collar jobs. SOME of them are still working, to supplement their social security checks.

But most come from the northern states, where pay rates are better, and therefore there are more social security taxes taken out of paychecks. So their SS checks are higher in general than people who spent their younger working years in the south.

The money goes further in the south, cost of living is lower, housing costs are lower, and for workers - there's no state income tax. So it's more affordable for people who were considered "lower income" when they lived up north.

Some of us were forced into early retirement due to plant closures, and couldn't afford to live where we spent most of our lives. But we could afford the Villages, and that's why we're here.

You are correct about the composition of the Villages. Retirees, many from up-state NY, the Rust Belt Midwest, with large SS checks and Civil Service Pensions. Few professionals.

Cops, firemen, Foreman, Autoworkers, and tradesmen. Few if any are college-educated or middle class.

They also sold "expensive" homes, by Florida standards, up north. Left with $350-$500 or more in their pockets from homes they either inherited or bought for $10,000-$50,000 iif that - in the 60s or 70s. Older Baby Boomers.

These are not "rich people" or middle-class people. They went to "The College of Hard Knocks".

ALSO - These are NOT Floridians.

Florida does not deserve a black eye for this one.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Mershu

Finally watched the video: (the entire video, not just the news clip) The ignorant fat woman who was yelling profanities, instigating first, and calling 'everyone' nazi is pure racist! She needs a muzzle on her filthy Chihuahua mouth.

Everyone should be able enjoy the pleasure of supporting their candidates with the upcoming election, without that kind of hate. How is this acceptable behavior? I fear she suffers from never-trump illness that has consumed many.

I do not agree with Mr. golf carts racist response either, but heck, he was provoked and I've said things I shouldn't have in similar situations. As an example, it reminds me when I was young and the hare krishna's would try and approach me; I would respond with ave satanas! I didn't believe what I said, but I knew it would get a rise.

The thing with the Villages, it's a 55+ area, these folks retire young (younger than most of america can). They have some $$. And yet they act like they have no upbringing or education.

I am a late baby boomer.

The Villages may be 55 plus but I didn't see ONE PERSON in their 50s or early 60s in the video.

It's known as a place for a certain type of first wave Boomer.