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Zikten 01/08/18 1:51:23 AM #1:	all the presidents are old and people complain about their lack of energy. also it practically kills them by the time their term is up. technically you can be president at 35. should we change public attitudes and how politics work to let younger people be president? cause right now, the system is set up against that. they have to spend long years building power. <cite>Zikten posted [p:893631978] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>all the presidents are old and people complain about their lack of energy. also it practically kills them by the time their term is up. technically you can be president at 35. should we change public attitudes and how politics work to let younger people be president? cause right now, the system is set up against that. they have to spend long years building power.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/08/18 1:58:20 AM #2:	If anything, the shift to a popular election has entrenched the crusty old farts. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:893632173] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>If anything, the shift to a popular election has entrenched the crusty old farts.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
literal_garbage 01/08/18 1:59:34 AM #3:	Please, tell us your plan to change how politics works --- - literal garbage <cite>literal_garbage posted [p:893632209] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>Please, tell us your plan to change how politics works</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 01/08/18 2:05:18 AM #4:	I don't think that someone younger than 35 should be able to be President, but I think past a certain age (Maybe the recognized senior age), any presidential candidate should go through extensive mental and psychological testing before they are able to enter the running for being President. --- http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111123223446/simpsons/images/9/99/K.png I didn't even give you my coat! <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:893632390] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>I don't think that someone younger than 35 should be able to be President, but I think past a certain age (Maybe the recognized senior age), any presidential candidate should go through extensive mental and psychological testing before they are able to enter the running for being President.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 01/08/18 2:06:24 AM #5:	Maaaaybe lower it to 30, but continue to watch 45+ yo people be President. --- Welcome to the Brave New World of 1984! Current temp: Fahrenheit 451 It's never a bad day, and always a good night, so BE HAPPY and enjoy your stay! <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:893632417] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>Maaaaybe lower it to 30, but continue to watch 45+ yo people be President.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
P4wn4g3 01/08/18 2:10:56 AM #6:	There should be mandatory retirement for all public officials for sure. But 35 is pretty young. Definitely wouldnt want someone in their 20s in office, at least not early to mid 20s. --- Hive Mind of Dark Aether, the unofficial Metroid Social Private board. https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/851-dark-aether <cite>P4wn4g3 posted [p:893632543] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>There should be mandatory retirement for all public officials for sure. But 35 is pretty young. Definitely wouldnt want someone in their 20s in office, at least not early to mid 20s.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 01/08/18 2:29:31 AM #7:	sorry I should have worded that better. I don't mean lower the age even further, but change it so that 35 year olds have a realistic chance of winning. <cite>Zikten posted [p:893632985] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>sorry I should have worded that better. I don't mean lower the age even further, but change it so that 35 year olds have a realistic chance of winning.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
literal_garbage 01/08/18 2:30:54 AM #8:	literal_garbage posted... Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works --- - literal garbage <cite>literal_garbage posted [p:893633016] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote>Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 01/08/18 2:31:42 AM #9:	literal_garbage posted... literal_garbage posted... Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works I'm hoping someone smarter has ideas <cite>Zikten posted [p:893633035] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote>Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works</quote></quote> I'm hoping someone smarter has ideas</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 01/08/18 2:34:37 AM #10:	Or how about a cut off age of like 60 --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y http://i.imgur.com/AqR3aeX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vvuUXpp.jpg https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:893633097] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>Or how about a cut off age of like 60</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
literal_garbage 01/08/18 2:44:26 AM #11:	Zikten posted... literal_garbage posted... literal_garbage posted... Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works I'm hoping someone smarter has ideas Jesus Christ. --- - literal garbage <cite>literal_garbage posted [p:893633333] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote>Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works</quote></quote> I'm hoping someone smarter has ideas</quote> Jesus Christ.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iron jojo 01/08/18 2:45:51 AM #12:	No. --- vickfan-chucky they hated Jesus homie chuckyhacks-who teh hell is "jesus homie" <cite>iron jojo posted [p:893633362] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masticatingman 01/08/18 2:52:10 AM #13:	35 is pretty nice honestly. At least its not 40s. As with electoral college, good luck changing this shit now. --- I am I - you are you. These are irrefutable truths. Possibly. <cite>masticatingman posted [p:893633512] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>35 is pretty nice honestly. At least its not 40s. As with electoral college, good luck changing this shit now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 01/08/18 11:50:05 AM #14:	Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways. --- http://www.warwithwords.com He Who Leads: Global Ebook Award Winner:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE0TLLM <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:893647072] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Volkswagen_Bros 01/08/18 11:52:36 AM #15:	Knowledge_King posted... Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways. Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11. --- Look! my foot is on the rope! My FOOT is on the rope. If it weren't for that ref, I would've been champion! - Alexa Bliss <cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted [p:893647186] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Knowledge_King posted...</cite> <quote>Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways.</quote> Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 01/08/18 12:10:57 PM #16:	Volkswagen_Bros posted... Knowledge_King posted... Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways. Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11. Not really. Right now it's 35 but we get people like 45 and up (even 70 year olds). So I'm hoping with an 18 year old limit, we get 25 and 30 year olds and the like. Also I'd take 18 over 70, someone who literally lived and breathed racism and went along with racist times and haven't changed much with the times. --- http://www.warwithwords.com He Who Leads: Global Ebook Award Winner:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE0TLLM <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:893648073] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Knowledge_King posted...</cite> <quote>Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways.</quote> Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11.</quote> Not really. Right now it's 35 but we get people like 45 and up (even 70 year olds). So I'm hoping with an 18 year old limit, we get 25 and 30 year olds and the like. Also I'd take 18 over 70, someone who literally lived and breathed racism and went along with racist times and haven't changed much with the times.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chrono625 01/08/18 12:14:01 PM #17:	There needs to be term limits on rep and senate seats. Some people have held their seats for 30+ years. --- http://i.imgur.com/Rqk1DYV.gif - Super Bowl XXI/XXV/XLII/XLVI Champions - NY Giants Eli Manning SB tracker: 2/2 Superbowls 2/2 SBMVP's <cite>chrono625 posted [p:893648240] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>There needs to be term limits on rep and senate seats. Some people have held their seats for 30+ years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Smashingpmkns 01/08/18 12:15:53 PM #19:	The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run? --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:893648324] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 01/08/18 12:16:40 PM #20:	The >35 age limit is fine, but I do agree that at a certain age on the older side, there does need to be routine mental evaluations. --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) FantaCE Football Squad: ELIMINATED. <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:893648358] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>The >35 age limit is fine, but I do agree that at a certain age on the older side, there does need to be routine mental evaluations.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Volkswagen_Bros 01/08/18 12:17:43 PM #21:	Knowledge_King posted... Volkswagen_Bros posted... Knowledge_King posted... Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways. Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11. Not really. Right now it's 35 but we get people like 45 and up (even 70 year olds). So I'm hoping with an 18 year old limit, we get 25 and 30 year olds and the like. Also I'd take 18 over 70, someone who literally lived and breathed racism and went along with racist times and haven't changed much with the times. Forgive him father, for he knows not what he speaks of. Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States? You're delusional my friend. I much rather have someone with a higher mental maturity and experience with politics (inb4 some clown mentions Trump) --- Look! my foot is on the rope! My FOOT is on the rope. If it weren't for that ref, I would've been champion! - Alexa Bliss <cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted [p:893648412] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Knowledge_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Knowledge_King posted...</cite> <quote>Lower it to 18. Younger people have the ideas and want for change. Older people are set in their ways.</quote> Imagine wanting to put trust in someone who didn't even experience the 90's, let alone remember 9/11.</quote> Not really. Right now it's 35 but we get people like 45 and up (even 70 year olds). So I'm hoping with an 18 year old limit, we get 25 and 30 year olds and the like. Also I'd take 18 over 70, someone who literally lived and breathed racism and went along with racist times and haven't changed much with the times.</quote> Forgive him father, for he knows not what he speaks of. Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States? You're delusional my friend. I much rather have someone with a higher mental maturity and experience with politics (inb4 some clown mentions Trump)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Volkswagen_Bros 01/08/18 12:20:07 PM #22:	Smashingpmkns posted... The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run? Because the American people aren't ready to entrust someone that young to run a country like the United States. Hell, I wouldn't feel comfortable someone my age running this country. People assume older men have the wisdom and experience to lead this country forward, not some young punk. --- Look! my foot is on the rope! My FOOT is on the rope. If it weren't for that ref, I would've been champion! - Alexa Bliss <cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted [p:893648527] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run?</quote> Because the American people aren't ready to entrust someone that young to run a country like the United States. Hell, I wouldn't feel comfortable someone my age running this country. People assume older men have the wisdom and experience to lead this country forward, not some young punk.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 01/08/18 12:21:50 PM #23:	Volkswagen_Bros posted... Smashingpmkns posted... The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run? Because the American people aren't ready to entrust someone that young to run a country like the United States. Hell, I wouldn't feel comfortable someone my age running this country. People assume older men have the wisdom and experience to lead this country forward, not some young punk. Then don't vote for them. If they are qualified it doesn't matter how old they are. Trump came in with no wisdom or experience in politics and people knowingly voted for that. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:893648616] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote> The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run?</quote> Because the American people aren't ready to entrust someone that young to run a country like the United States. Hell, I wouldn't feel comfortable someone my age running this country. People assume older men have the wisdom and experience to lead this country forward, not some young punk.</quote> Then don't vote for them. If they are qualified it doesn't matter how old they are. Trump came in with no wisdom or experience in politics and people knowingly voted for that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
daftpunk_mk5 01/08/18 12:31:27 PM #24:	Smashingpmkns posted... The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run? Because its impossible to be qualified at that young an age. --- Some say that his voice can only be heard by cats, and that he has two sets of knees... all we know is, he's called the Stig. <cite>daftpunk_mk5 posted [p:893649116] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run?</quote> Because its impossible to be qualified at that young an age.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 01/08/18 12:35:24 PM #25:	No, we should have term limits on Congressmen though. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:893649326] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>No, we should have term limits on Congressmen though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 01/08/18 2:15:00 PM #26:	daftpunk_mk5 posted... Smashingpmkns posted... The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run? Because its impossible to be qualified at that young an age. No it's not. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:893654635] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>daftpunk_mk5 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote> The age restriction is dumb. If someone is qualified and is 25 years old why not let them run?</quote> Because its impossible to be qualified at that young an age.</quote> No it's not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 01/08/18 2:19:44 PM #27:	literal_garbage posted... Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works this --- Drawn for me: Volkswagen_Bros, ShinobiNinjaX, Popcorn_Fairy + Nayr626. https://imgur.com/gallery/B4o8m League Summoner Name: DontIoseYourWay (the I is an i) <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:893654896] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>literal_garbage posted...</cite> <quote>Please, tell us your plan on how to change how politics works</quote> this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 01/08/18 3:27:10 PM #28:	Volkswagen_Bros posted... Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States? Yes. Maturity grows with age, but some people are more mature at a young age than others are when they die. No need to handicap them and this country. --- http://www.warwithwords.com He Who Leads: Global Ebook Award Winner:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE0TLLM <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:893658445] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote>Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States?</quote> Yes. Maturity grows with age, but some people are more mature at a young age than others are when they die. No need to handicap them and this country.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Volkswagen_Bros 01/08/18 3:41:23 PM #29:	Knowledge_King posted... Volkswagen_Bros posted... Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States? Yes. Maturity grows with age, but some people are more mature at a young age than others are when they die. No need to handicap them and this country. Real contradictory username there. Imagine believing that an 18 year-old is as qualified as someone who likely has years of political experience and an understanding at how this country operates on a national level. --- Look! my foot is on the rope! My FOOT is on the rope. If it weren't for that ref, I would've been champion! - Alexa Bliss <cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted [p:893659207] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Knowledge_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote>Do you really think a kid who just barely graduated from High School is ready to take charge of a first world country like the United States?</quote> Yes. Maturity grows with age, but some people are more mature at a young age than others are when they die. No need to handicap them and this country.</quote> Real contradictory username there. Imagine believing that an 18 year-old is as qualified as someone who likely has years of political experience and an understanding at how this country operates on a national level.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
P4wn4g3 01/08/18 6:32:50 PM #30:	History has examples of young monarchs that were decent. On average though I would assume the same person at age 35 would be better. I think mid 30s is still considered the most stable time for an individual. --- Hive Mind of Dark Aether, the unofficial Metroid Social Private board. https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/851-dark-aether <cite>P4wn4g3 posted [p:893668357] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote>History has examples of young monarchs that were decent. On average though I would assume the same person at age 35 would be better. I think mid 30s is still considered the most stable time for an individual.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Knowledge_King 01/08/18 11:05:55 PM #31:	Volkswagen_Bros posted... Real contradictory username there. Imagine believing that an 18 year-old is as qualified as someone who likely has years of political experience and an understanding at how this country operates on a national level. I don't believe someone is 'qualified' to be President. Especially not because of political experience. I'd prefer someone without it, as politics just devolves into lying, cheating, and helping out whoever pays you more. Rather not have a President like that. --- http://www.warwithwords.com He Who Leads: Global Ebook Award Winner:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE0TLLM <cite>Knowledge_King posted [p:893684188] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>Volkswagen_Bros posted...</cite> <quote> Real contradictory username there. Imagine believing that an 18 year-old is as qualified as someone who likely has years of political experience and an understanding at how this country operates on a national level.</quote> I don't believe someone is 'qualified' to be President. Especially not because of political experience. I'd prefer someone without it, as politics just devolves into lying, cheating, and helping out whoever pays you more. Rather not have a President like that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phantom_Nook 01/08/18 11:09:01 PM #32:	chrono625 posted... There needs to be term limits on rep and senate seats. Some people have held their seats for 30+ years. This is a good idea, but will never happen. --- When a girl has sex with a bunch of guys, they call her a slut, but when a guy does it, they call him gay. ~ Antifar <cite>Phantom_Nook posted [p:893684391] in should we ... [t:76179247]...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote>There needs to be term limits on rep and senate seats. Some people have held their seats for 30+ years.</quote> This is a good idea, but will never happen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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