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If You Tweeted, What Would You Tweet the Prez?

By Tekspert Lorne Wednesday, July 26, 2017 12 Comments Share This:

According to the latest stats, most seniors don’t tweet. But even if you’re among the Twitter-shy, you probably know about one senior who uses the social media platform to speak his mind. Yes, that would be the current President of the United States, whose Twitter handle @RealDonaldTrump is the source of of almost daily news headlines.

Donald Trump uses Twitter as a bullhorn to talk about—well, a number of topics, among them topics that directly impact older people. These include cuts to programs that support senior services, along with Republican proposals to “Repeal & Replace” Obamacare that include cuts to Medicaid and a steep increase in premiums for those nearing age 65.

Since most people who might feel the pain of these policies aren’t tweeting back, the New York nonprofit website City Limits decided to give local seniors a chance to chime in IRL (in real life).

Here’s what they said:

In 140 characters or less, what would you tweet the Prez about the budget or healthcare overhaul? Let us know in the comments section, and we’ll tweet it for you.

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12 responses to “If You Tweeted, What Would You Tweet the Prez?”

Charlotte:

Friday, August 10, 2018 at 2:56pm

No comment some things l agree with and some things l don’t.

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Dale:

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 3:02pm

I’m 82 & America has always been great. We taught our children not to call names didn’t you? Be an example.

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Sylvia Dellinger:

Friday, July 28, 2017 at 6:05pm

Get us out of all the wars. We need to eliminate that fear. Oh, and show some respect.
Sylvia Dellinger, Mt. Pleasant, SC

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John:

Friday, July 28, 2017 at 12:01am

Find a corner, sit down and shut up! The country can run much better that way. Oh, and don’t sell your suitcase, you’ll need it soon.

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Mary:

Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9:28am

Get A Life! You need to get more sleep , maybe take some kind of sleep aid, and stop tweeting in the dead of night when no one can
think sensibly anyway. Practice the Golden Rule!!

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Kim Karp:

Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9:01am

Great job! Thank you. P.S. I don’t think the aging hippies of Senior Planet are your biggest fans!

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Rebecca:

Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 8:59am

Start representing ALL of us . Then you won’t have to pretend we all really support you. We actually would. We are all just waiting on you to give us a reason.

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Sheila Halet:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 3:11pm

PRESIDENT TRUMP, YOU’RE PRESIDENT not KING. ACT LIKE IT!!!

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Judi rastenis:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:16pm

You are doing a fantastic job keep up the good work and don’t let ANYONE stop you in getting America great again!

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Rose Daniels:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:06pm

Please leave all healthcare and budget issues and decisions to bi-partisan experts. You are out of your league.

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Shirley newman:

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12:02pm

Guns or butter, stop budget cuts no one can survive just on doughnuts!
#HPWexlibris

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1. Cindy:
  
  Monday, September 17, 2018 at 11:34am
  
  Thanks for sharing relevant information. We can all do our part.
  
  Reply to Cindy