In a lot of Western countries, older generations have either checked out or feel like they can’t say anything without being accused of being out of touch. Meanwhile, the internet is more than happy to step in and offer an identity, just often a very broken one. I should do more, I have considered giving classes at my forge to young guys or girls. Several of my cousins do sports coaching and I know they make a difference. I'm not totally sure teaching young guys to make blades, in the ex-murder-capital-of-the-world, won't end in tears
The first few pages in this thread are hilarious, hope you can manage to keep up with the source material. People not bothering to understand what they're voting for is the darkest of comedies.
They are talking about the costs of Medicare Part B and Part D that are taken out of your Social Security check each month. The cost increase of the benefits were greater than the cost of living adjustment to Social Security hence most retirees saw the amount in their monthly check reduced.