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16. So Ageism Is It...Again?

Reply to Captain Zero (Original post)

Sun Nov 13, 2022, 12:49 PM

Nov 2022

where a number of years trumps all else

If younger people want more younger reps. then they should get to work and also, do something they are not great at and vote.

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If Grassley was too old this year at 89, then is [View all] Captain Zero Nov 2022 OP

Age may not be the issue, but cognitive tests could prove when the time comes bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #1

Cognitive tests for candidates? Cognitive tests for voters? delisen Nov 2022 #12

I think it depends on the individual. Age is a continuum. Even 40 yos can develop early dementia. hlthe2b Nov 2022 #2

I agree edhopper Nov 2022 #3

Not only should age stop Grassley but that he was in on the 1/6/21 coup should have done it too. Botany Nov 2022 #4

Franken never made an issue of this exboyfil Nov 2022 #8

Same with Ron Johnson too Botany Nov 2022 #11

Yes I didn't follow the Johnson election exboyfil Nov 2022 #14

Wisdom is knowing when it is time to step aside zeusdogmom Nov 2022 #5

Just because she filed, doesn't mean she'll run. demmiblue Nov 2022 #6

We have primaries. nt delisen Nov 2022 #7

Not in the usual sense in California dsc Nov 2022 #13

Can Biden appoint her to an ambassadorship? exboyfil Nov 2022 #9

The number isn't necessarily the issue, but the evidence around Feinstein speaks for itself. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #10

Yes, she is, and should retire. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #15

So Ageism Is It...Again? Me. Nov 2022 #16

Dianne Feinstein who I admire, respect, and adore is very unlikely to run for another term. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #17