Ok fair enough...I didn't see her on stage because I did not recognize her....same way I didn't recognize Pittman.In fairness, I did see a picture of her. I think people over generalize the terms misogynistic, sexism or anything related to feminism.

My point was that she plays a role I don't notice or care to notice. Just like the man who played that role before her.

But now you've got me down another rabbit hole. See...here's the logic....and i see it every day.

Person 1 criticizes person 2.
Person 3 sees it happen, looks back to see who person 1 and person 2 are.
If person 1 is a man, and person 2 is a woman....all context becomes irrelevant and the criticism is immediately dismissed
Person 3 criticizes person Person 1 of your pick of the mill sexism accusations

The comment by James Lofton was of substance...and I acquiesce. I will give them a pass on 2016 and do my best to temper unfair judgements.

Wow, I had largely stayed out of this political debate thread but this one here had to do it....

privileged left? just what in sam hell does that mean? I don't even really know the details but the University of Illinois at Chicago was a very dumb place for Trump to hold his rally. There is no privilege there....it's not Harvard or Yale, or even Notre Dame. It's largely middle class families. The school is just outside the loop and it is surrounded by the ghetto....although they are slowly cleaning it up.

but see.....Trump is a bully....and the only way deal with a bully is to be a bully right back. I'll tell you what man, as a Chicago resident for 10 years, I support the shit outta this...

If Trump wants to attract hate, then he's gonna get it on all sides.

As far a privilege is concerned....man...what a ridiculous statement. If you want to know what privilege is....take a look at Trump. He inherited his wealth and is a mediocre business man at best. Completely and totally out of touch with everything but hypocrisy.

It really is unbelievable....the Republicans created this...now they have to deal with it. This country has largely been conservative for the duration of its existence, but the buffoons in charge have completely rolled around in their own shit. This is the perfect shit storm for a Socialist to come in and win it all.

My feelings have changed multiple times as well. I really gave up hope on this...

I had many times pitched the idea Axl leaving the band and contracting out all of the GnR positions...although almost no one ever saw the humor in that.

Let me pose a question....the only thing I feel is comparable to this scenario is the Van Halen reunion a few years back. I remember thinking - that seems to be a pure cash grab tour. Any thoughts on the parallels and non-parallels here?

Elaborate....I don't think I understand. Are you saying the Mexican and Latin American immigrants are different than those European immigrants?

Some of these examples are completely absurd.....did I see someone saying that people making a living off the government eat lobster? Psssshhh....I lived in neighborhood with a bunch of single-parent households. EVERYONE in my neighborhood worked....and NOBODY was eating lobster or steak.

I think these types of stereotypes are dangerous. Sometimes it seems like you're just being angry and need someone to point your finger at....

I also worked in a grocery store from about 16-22. I absolutely hated that job. I didn't get a raise once. The work was shit, the pay was shit, and I was supposed to be ever so grateful to the owner (this wasn't a giant chain) for the opportunity to wash his dishes, slice meats, check people, and otherwise look at the look at the clock and wait for it all to be over. Only, I had to go back there the next day.

This was my typical schedule as a college student.

Wake up at 8 or 9 AM....go to class (ok I missed a few, but I still made it through).
At school from about 9 AM to 2 PM.
I'd go to work from about 3 PM to 9 PM at the damn deli at the grocery store.
Then, drive directly to the library to start my studies. I'd typically be there from about 9:30 to 1 or 2 AM. THEN....I did it all over again in graduate school, although that was only a 2 year program.

You know what though? I'm not even proud of it. I'm disgusted. I completely and utterly disgusted that that's what it took to get ahead in this country. It's complete fucking bullshit. All the while, racking up debt because what I was paid almost never allowed my bank account to get into the 3 digits (yes...I mean the days that I had $100 in my account was a good god damn day). The money came in as quickly as it went out.

It was a lot of Old English High Gravities and frozen pizzas. A few Colt 45s made it in there too. Driving around cars that were unsafe, and neglecting my health and my sleep sometimes. I am so glad I did it then, because I couldn't do it now.

In fact, I am experiencing some significant health problems now as a result of that time in my life. It took me 5 years to complete a 4 year degree. Now, I have almost uncontrollable anxiety. My back kills me on a daily basis. I'll be 34 in 3 weeks and I feel like a 60 year old man. I can't relate to most of my 30-something members of my generation. I have a beautiful girl, and we both are raising her daughter....she had an inside track. She is smart, and beautiful...and had both parents to pave the path for her. I envy her everyday....because she doesn't have to be an old broken down piece of meat in her mid 30s.

Finally, my success with my company has completely alienated me from my family. What used to come so natural and easy is now awkward and forced. The typical signs of jealousy are the undertone of most of my family and friend interactions these days. I've had to learn to deal with the shame that they made me feel for leaving that whole life behind.

Anyway....I'm sure it seems like bragging or that I'm being unappreciative when I share my genuine thoughts on my journey to success. But the honest to god truth is that sometimes I really do wonder if it was worth it. I go back and forth every week. Ah hell...I probably spend too much time thinking about it. It effects me in a very real way though....and I am supposedly the winner of this game called America.