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Actually I think it’s the old farties who are rude and inconsiderate, pushing into queues, claiming their pensioner privileges and ranting about young people today; most of the young folks I meet are quite polite and friendly.Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post- When you complain that the youth of the day are less considerate/out of control/lazy/can't spell, etc.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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At what age do you lose an interest or stop going on fairground rides? E.g. the Bumper cars, Walzer and Rotor? Going on with your kids doesn't count. I can't say I miss the Bumper cars or the Walzer a great deal, but wouldn't mind having another go on the Rotor.Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostNot only policemen look young - so do politicians....
and doctors look as if they've only just finished junior school.
It's Deja-vu all over again!
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Yep, in my day kids were rude and couldn't spell. Now it's pensionersOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostActually I think it’s the old farties who are rude and inconsiderate, pushing into queues, claiming their pensioner privileges and ranting about young people today; most of the young folks I meet are quite polite and friendly.
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I thought politicians were getting younger. Prime Ministers anyway? Are managers also getting younger? I thought these used to be older guys?Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostNot only policemen look young - so do politicians....Comment
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I saw Douglas Hurd recently and he looks ANCIENT.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostI thought politicians were getting younger. Prime Ministers anyway? Are managers also getting younger? I thought these used to be older guys?Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostI thought politicians were getting younger. Prime Ministers anyway?
GB is looking older. When he first took over from TB his hair was totally black. I saw him on the news yesterday and he's going very grey/silver - perhaps he's been inspired by Darling?
It's Deja-vu all over again!
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Darling seems to be a bit undecided about whether to age or not. His eyebrows are making a last stand.Originally posted by KathyWoolfe View PostGB is looking older. When he first took over from TB his hair was totally black. I saw him on the news yesterday and he's going very grey/silver - perhaps he's been inspired by Darling?Comment
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