[RichieLion]

Interesting article. The writer seems like another guy looking at TV and shaking his head, though. I've seen enough of that type, but mostly it's people who've never been here.

Toojay's a "burger joint"?

[gmcneill]

I initially did not realize that this article was the topic of two separate threads, the other post was by allus.

My initial response appears below the dashed lines below.

Apparently, my take on the article is quite different from the other posters.
That's ok.

One observation regarding the use of the word "geriatrics": Ohiogirl I understand your points and comments, and I concur to some degree; however, I agree wi ilovetv objection
in this issue bc the author is writing as an investigative reporter, not as an op/ed. Consequently, the article content should be factual, accurate- which includes the use of words in proper context and in accordance with their generally accepted definition/meaning-, and devoid of hyperbole.

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I see no difference between a horse's a** and the author of the article.

While the article contains some accurate points (Hey! Nobody's perfect! The dopey author messed up and did get a few things right), generally it is an overwhelming array of misinformation, partial information, inaccuracies, faulty conclusions, errors, illogical deductions, outright stupidity, and stereotypical hyperbole tinged with ageism
and racism.

I am confident that my fellow TOTVers who are more intelligent or more eloquent- or both- than I will shred the author's assertions and suppositions. I defer comments regarding the specific content of the article to you, with one exception.

That exception is: I am incredulous that a Harvard professor would harbor, let alone express, such outrageously ignorant and blatantly bigoted thoughts. Embarrassingly pitiful.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gmcneill

I initially did not realize that this article was the topic of two separate threads, the other post was by allus.

My initial response appears below the dashed lines below.

Apparently, my take on the article is quite different from the other posters.
That's ok.

One observation regarding the use of the word "geriatrics": Ohiogirl I understand your points and comments, and I concur to some degree; however, I agree wi ilovetv objection
in this issue bc the author is writing as an investigative reporter, not as an op/ed. Consequently, the article content should be factual, accurate- which includes the use of words in proper context and in accordance with their generally accepted definition/meaning-, and devoid of hyperbole.

--
I see no difference between a horse's a** and the author of the article.

While the article contains some accurate points (Hey! Nobody's perfect! The dopey author messed up and did get a few things right), generally it is an overwhelming array of misinformation, partial information, inaccuracies, faulty conclusions, errors, illogical deductions, outright stupidity, and stereotypical hyperbole tinged with ageism
and racism.

I am confident that my fellow TOTVers who are more intelligent or more eloquent- or both- than I will shred the author's assertions and suppositions. I defer comments regarding the specific content of the article to you, with one exception.

That exception is: I am incredulous that a Harvard professor would harbor, let alone express, such outrageously ignorant and blatantly bigoted thoughts. Embarrassingly pitiful.

Like I said. The girls posse will fill our squirt guns and be on the ready if he comes back on campus. Who is he callin' geriatric????

[CaptJohn]

Interesting article. It definitely called Gracie and Midge 'old' ("almost everyone is old").
I also saw the word 'wrinkled'. Good job, folks. That reporter didn't figure out that the wrinkles were from smiles in fooling him into thinking there are old people in TV! Hope he didn't find out how much fun is going on. He might write on that next!

[gmcneill]

Just knowing that you and the posse are armed and ready to ride has calmed me down. Thank you, GG.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

Regarding: "Last year, retirees purchased 2,307 homes in the Villages. It is the fastest-growing small community in the United States, according to Forbes. That growth is decidedly geriatric and it’s emblematic of what’s is happening across the entire country."

Since when is age 55 to 60 "decidedly geriatric"? Or even age 60 to 65????

55 to 65 is decidedly geriatric when you're 20 or 30. I dimly remember a time when I thought that anyone with grey hair was ancient. Now I think anyone under 85 is a youngster. It's all relative!

[l2ridehd]

Thanks for posting the link. However the article leaves a lot to be desired and paints the picture the writer wants to show, not real information.

This "reporter" epitomizes what is wrong with most of the news we get today. Full of inaccurate, one sided, and bad information. He sought out interviews to support his pre determined premise, not digging to get the true picture with accurate information and real facts.

[Ragman]

I'd rather live in an oasis than the surrounding desert.

Most all articles written on TV have the " it's not the real world" slant. Frankly , that's why I moved here. I lived in the real world for over 60 years and I'm ready for a break.

Wonder where these reporters will want to live when they retire?