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flotsam

(3,268 posts)
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 01:27 PM Aug 2019

We have three good candidates

who are being characterized as too old for the job. It sure would be a good thing to release complete physicals with emphasis on heart health and cat scans for signs possible age related brain changes. Maybe an extensive test of psychological fitness. A good report would draw a contrast to Trump and I believe it would end a lot of bullshit speculation.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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We have three good candidates (Original Post) flotsam Aug 2019 OP
Can all three use Trumps witch doctor 🥼 for their physical Funtatlaguy Aug 2019 #1
it's not always about their performance bigtree Aug 2019 #2
It would only bring about conspiracy theories. NT SouthernProgressive Aug 2019 #3
I am a retired senior citizen and a candidate's age is a concern for me. elocs Aug 2019 #4
I think it should be addressed flotsam Aug 2019 #5
C'mon, now; Kamala Harris isn't THAT old... brooklynite Aug 2019 #6
 

Funtatlaguy

(10,893 posts)
1. Can all three use Trumps witch doctor 🥼 for their physical
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 01:46 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

bigtree

(86,013 posts)
2. it's not always about their performance
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 02:11 PM
Aug 2019

...some folks would prefer someone who grew up, came of age in the same era as them.

Too much power invested in the doctors, not enough in voters.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SouthernProgressive

(1,810 posts)
3. It would only bring about conspiracy theories. NT
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 02:12 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

elocs

(22,627 posts)
4. I am a retired senior citizen and a candidate's age is a concern for me.
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 02:14 PM
Aug 2019

It's not a deal breaker, but it is a concern and nobody has a right to tell me what my concerns should or should not be.
It's a flat out lie to claim that old age makes no difference in a person's stamina and cognitive abilities and I don't care how many people claim their granny died at 97 and was as sharp as a tack until the end.
So tests would be good to reassure those of us who are senior citizens and know that age makes a difference, but I doubt if any will do it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

flotsam

(3,268 posts)
5. I think it should be addressed
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 02:16 PM
Aug 2019

and it wouldn't be a bad idea for all candidates. We've just seeing what not checking can result in.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

brooklynite

(94,859 posts)
6. C'mon, now; Kamala Harris isn't THAT old...
Fri Aug 16, 2019, 02:34 PM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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