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CARRRNE_ASADA 07/27/23 1:33:12 PM #1:	With all these dinosaurs in congress passing laws for a future they wont be a part of, what would you say is reasonable. Myself Id like to say 65-70 just so they can get a grasp on how they cant depend on a good paying job forever and get some empathy for retirees...but we know politicians dont work like that. So on cognitive decline alone Id say no more than 70. --- SEXY SEXY! <cite>CARRRNE_ASADA posted [p:975097923] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>With all these dinosaurs in congress passing laws for a future they wont be a part of, what would you say is reasonable. Myself Id like to say 65-70 just so they can get a grasp on how they cant depend on a good paying job forever and get some empathy for retirees...but we know politicians dont work like that. So on cognitive decline alone Id say no more than 70.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heartomaton 07/27/23 1:34:09 PM #2:	The year they become senior citizens should be the end of their eligibility. --- https://www.youtube.com/user/Heartomaton Heartomaton for President 2028. <cite>Heartomaton posted [p:975097945] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>The year they become senior citizens should be the end of their eligibility. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AloneIBreak 07/27/23 1:35:59 PM #4:	69 --- "Never confuse education with intelligence, you can have a PhD and still be an idiot." -Richard Feynman <cite>AloneIBreak posted [p:975097970] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>69</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 07/27/23 1:36:06 PM #5:	65 legal retirement age <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:975097972] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>65 legal retirement age</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hospy 07/27/23 1:36:15 PM #6:	Full retirement age for Social Security, so 70. <cite>Hospy posted [p:975097973] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Full retirement age for Social Security, so 70.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
--Zero- 07/27/23 1:36:45 PM #7:	65. If you can collect social security you should be retiring. --- Sig <cite>--Zero- posted [p:975097983] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>65. If you can collect social security you should be retiring. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 07/27/23 1:37:25 PM #8:	A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:975097994] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sheiky-Baby 07/27/23 1:37:44 PM #9:	Since the medical world is lowering the numbers on everything in our blood tests, blood pressure, etc, on what's considered healthy now, they should lower the age limit for politicians as well. 60 I say. --- "There's nothing more dangerous than a man who's not out for money." <cite>Sheiky-Baby posted [p:975097997] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Since the medical world is lowering the numbers on everything in our blood tests, blood pressure, etc, on what's considered healthy now, they should lower the age limit for politicians as well. 60 I say.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
myusernameislame 07/27/23 1:38:37 PM #10:	If it were possible to have a process for rigorous cognitive testing after a certain age and not have it corrupted by brides and partisan hackery, I'd much rather have that than a hard numerical cut-off. Otherwise, idk like 75? <cite>myusernameislame posted [p:975098021] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>If it were possible to have a process for rigorous cognitive testing after a certain age and not have it corrupted by brides and partisan hackery, I'd much rather have that than a hard numerical cut-off. Otherwise, idk like 75?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lolife67 07/27/23 1:38:39 PM #11:	60-65 is good. Basically normal retirement age for most professions. <cite>lolife67 posted [p:975098023] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>60-65 is good. Basically normal retirement age for most professions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kai_Laguna 07/27/23 1:39:33 PM #12:	I want to say 50, but I'll be generous and say social security retirement age. So between 65 and 67 depending on when they were born. <cite>Kai_Laguna posted [p:975098039] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>I want to say 50, but I'll be generous and say social security retirement age. So between 65 and 67 depending on when they were born.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 07/27/23 1:39:35 PM #13:	60, for their health, and the purpose of maintaining people in power that are more in touch with modern reality, it's citizens, and not clinging to policies that haven't worked for 30+ years. We don't need the majority of our modern government running things like we are still in the 70s and 80s because that's how it worked for them. --- And as the people bend, The moral fabric dies, Then country can't pretend to ignore its peoples cries. <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:975098040] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>60, for their health, and the purpose of maintaining people in power that are more in touch with modern reality, it's citizens, and not clinging to policies that haven't worked for 30+ years. We don't need the majority of our modern government running things like we are still in the 70s and 80s because that's how it worked for them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CARRRNE_ASADA 07/27/23 1:40:48 PM #14:	Euripides posted... A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit Thought about that, but when your work is deciding the future of the country, its pretty justified. --- SEXY SEXY! <cite>CARRRNE_ASADA posted [p:975098057] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit</quote>Thought about that, but when your work is deciding the future of the country, its pretty justified.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 07/27/23 1:41:30 PM #15:	Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one. You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gaetz, Hawley, and co. take charge? Policies, not age. --- We ain't free/We're just spilling blood in the streets. <cite>ai123 posted [p:975098071] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one.You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gaetz, Hawley, and co. take charge?Policies, not age.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Were_Wyrm 07/27/23 1:41:37 PM #16:	19 --- I was a God, Valeria. I found it...beneath me. - Dr. Doom https://i.imgur.com/0EJvC4l.jpg <cite>Were_Wyrm posted [p:975098073] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>19</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lolife67 07/27/23 1:43:36 PM #17:	ai123 posted... Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one. You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gates, Hawley, and co. take charge? Policies, not age. While it's not 100%, there's definitely a correlation between being more in touch with modern thoughts the younger you are, as opposed to being older. <cite>lolife67 posted [p:975098106] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one.You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gates, Hawley, and co. take charge?Policies, not age.</quote>While it's not 100%, there's definitely a correlation between being more in touch with modern thoughts the younger you are, as opposed to being older. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 07/27/23 1:44:34 PM #18:	CADE_FOSTER posted... 65 legal retirement age Seems reasonable you can be elected at 64 and serve out your term but cant be elected at 65+ Its no more arbitrary than the minimum ages of 25, 30, and 35 for the house, senate, and presidency, respectively --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:975098125] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>CADE_FOSTER posted... </cite><quote>65 legal retirement age</quote>Seems reasonableyou can be elected at 64 and serve out your term but cant be elected at 65+Its no more arbitrary than the minimum ages of 25, 30, and 35 for the house, senate, and presidency, respectively </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CARRRNE_ASADA 07/27/23 1:45:51 PM #19:	ai123 posted... Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one. You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gaetz, Hawley, and co. take charge? Policies, not age. It would be a big mess that wouldnt last long due to their egos and crazyness. --- SEXY SEXY! <cite>CARRRNE_ASADA posted [p:975098145] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>Being old doesn't make you a bad politician. Looking around, I don't see that being younger makes you good one.You think the Republican Party will be better when Greene, Boebert, Gaetz, Hawley, and co. take charge?Policies, not age.</quote>It would be a big mess that wouldnt last long due to their egos and crazyness. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 07/27/23 1:46:20 PM #20:	65 but at age 60 you must pass a health screening every 6 months <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:975098154] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>65 but at age 60 you must pass a health screening every 6 months</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 07/27/23 1:49:40 PM #21:	lolife67 posted... While it's not 100%, there's definitely a correlation between being more in touch with modern thoughts the younger you are, as opposed to being older. What does that actually mean in terms of policy and getting things done, though? It's just such a vague statement: what is 'modern thought'? You think they're going to 'understand' the internet and social media better? Be more concerned about climate change? Be less traditionalist in outlook? Be more sympathetic to the struggles of the young? Nah. Look at them. --- We ain't free/We're just spilling blood in the streets. <cite>ai123 posted [p:975098198] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>lolife67 posted... </cite><quote>While it's not 100%, there's definitely a correlation between being more in touch with modern thoughts the younger you are, as opposed to being older.</quote>What does that actually mean in terms of policy and getting things done, though? It's just such a vague statement: what is 'modern thought'?You think they're going to 'understand' the internet and social media better? Be more concerned about climate change? Be less traditionalist in outlook? Be more sympathetic to the struggles of the young?Nah. Look at them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/27/23 1:53:29 PM #22:	You can no longer run for any office once you are 70. You can finish out your term if you turn 70 during it. For appointed positions in the judiciary at any level, you must retire at 70. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:975098282] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>You can no longer run for any office once you are 70. You can finish out your term if you turn 70 during it. For appointed positions in the judiciary at any level, you must retire at 70. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TyVulpine 07/27/23 1:54:38 PM #23:	Tyranthraxus posted... You can no longer run for any office once you are 70. You can finish out your term if you turn 70 during it. For appointed positions in the judiciary at any level, you must retire at 70. That's age discrimination..... --- Insert some witty line here <cite>TyVulpine posted [p:975098296] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>You can no longer run for any office once you are 70. You can finish out your term if you turn 70 during it. For appointed positions in the judiciary at any level, you must retire at 70.</quote>That's age discrimination.....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilvosForever 07/27/23 1:54:59 PM #24:	70, and all members of government should have to pass basic cognitive tests each year. --- All your favorite RPGs: http://www.youtube.com/user/silvosforever http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af84/silvosforever/funnygif.gif <cite>SilvosForever posted [p:975098304] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>70, and all members of government should have to pass basic cognitive tests each year.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Will_VIIII 07/27/23 1:56:42 PM #26:	69 --- Advice from a dryer: Open the door to amazement. Don't shrink from your true calling. Accept life's wrinkles. Avoid overload. Reach into mystery! <cite>Will_VIIII posted [p:975098336] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>69</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaikyoStyle 07/27/23 1:57:12 PM #27:	Euripides posted... A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit Theyre also trying to raise the voting age or outright end voting. --- Taxes, death, and trouble. Brunt/Gaila 2024. Make Ferenginar Great Again! <cite>SaikyoStyle posted [p:975098345] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>Euripides posted... </cite><quote>A certain subset of Americans would cry "AGEISM!" over any age limit</quote>Theyre also trying to raise the voting age or outright end voting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lolife67 07/27/23 1:58:33 PM #28:	ai123 posted... What does that actually mean in terms of policy and getting things done, though? It's just such a vague statement: what is 'modern thought'? You think they're going to 'understand' the internet and social media better? Be more concerned about climate change? Be less traditionalist in outlook? Be more sympathetic to the struggles of the young? Nah. Look at them. More about understanding shifting viewpoints on social issues and being more open to change. That is reflected in the policies they support or don't. <cite>lolife67 posted [p:975098376] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>What does that actually mean in terms of policy and getting things done, though? It's just such a vague statement: what is 'modern thought'?You think they're going to 'understand' the internet and social media better? Be more concerned about climate change? Be less traditionalist in outlook? Be more sympathetic to the struggles of the young?Nah. Look at them.</quote>More about understanding shifting viewpoints on social issues and being more open to change. That is reflected in the policies they support or don't.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/27/23 1:58:42 PM #29:	TyVulpine posted... That's age discrimination..... \ _ ( ) _ / --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:975098380] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>TyVulpine posted... </cite><quote>That's age discrimination.....</quote> \ _ ( ) _ / </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 07/27/23 2:03:14 PM #30:	--Zero- posted... 65. If you can collect social security you should be retiring. The amount of people I've worked with who are basically using the system, but at the same time are on, Light Duty has pissed me off for some time. Also, the Light Duty is only ever implied, but it is obvious. It's actually one of my least favorite parts of Boomerdem. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:975098466] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>--Zero- posted...</cite><quote>65. If you can collect social security you should be retiring. </quote>The amount of people I've worked with who are basically using the system, but at the same time are on, Light Duty has pissed me off for some time. Also, the Light Duty is only ever implied, but it is obvious. It's actually one of my least favorite parts of Boomerdem.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ai123 07/27/23 2:03:46 PM #32:	lolife67 posted... More about understanding shifting viewpoints on social issues and being more open to change. That is reflected in the policies they support or don't. But we have a bunch of elected officials in their 30s and 40s who viewpoints on social issues are aggressively traditionalist and regressive. The idea that getting rid of the old duffers will usher in a new era of dynamic change is wishful thinking. --- We ain't free/We're just spilling blood in the streets. <cite>ai123 posted [p:975098473] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>lolife67 posted... </cite><quote>More about understanding shifting viewpoints on social issues and being more open to change. That is reflected in the policies they support or don't.</quote>But we have a bunch of elected officials in their 30s and 40s who viewpoints on social issues are aggressively traditionalist and regressive.The idea that getting rid of the old duffers will usher in a new era of dynamic change is wishful thinking.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnsteadyOwl 07/27/23 2:04:08 PM #33:	It should still be left to the voters to decide when a candidate is too old. I know with the current system it can feel like you're railroaded into voting for someone who's too old because the other option is worse, but that's better fixed with something like ranked-choice voting than an age limit to run for office. --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." <cite>UnsteadyOwl posted [p:975098482] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>It should still be left to the voters to decide when a candidate is too old.I know with the current system it can feel like you're railroaded into voting for someone who's too old because the other option is worse, but that's better fixed with something like ranked-choice voting than an age limit to run for office.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoyoteTheGreat 07/27/23 2:05:05 PM #34:	It should be based on signs of cognitive decline. After a certain age, they get regular cognitive testing every year to make sure they can actually fulfill their duties to their constituents. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. <cite>CoyoteTheGreat posted [p:975098496] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>It should be based on signs of cognitive decline. After a certain age, they get regular cognitive testing every year to make sure they can actually fulfill their duties to their constituents.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 07/27/23 2:13:42 PM #35:	In Canada we send our Senators home at 75. Seems reasonable enough to me. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:975098667] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>In Canada we send our Senators home at 75. Seems reasonable enough to me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 07/27/23 2:14:58 PM #36:	CADE_FOSTER posted... retirement age --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:975098686] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>CADE_FOSTER posted... </cite><quote>retirement age</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 07/27/23 2:18:27 PM #37:	65, adjust accordingly as life expectancy goes up On a side note, it's funny we're such a dumb populace we have to set limits instead of simply not electing these ghouls. Really shows how unfair the election system really is when young people can't get a foot in the door. --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:975098742] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>65, adjust accordingly as life expectancy goes upOn a side note, it's funny we're such a dumb populace we have to set limits instead of simply not electing these ghouls. Really shows how unfair the election system really is when young people can't get a foot in the door.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PowerfulSageIRL 07/27/23 2:19:21 PM #38:	ai123 posted... But we have a bunch of elected officials in their 30s and 40s who viewpoints on social issues are aggressively traditionalist and regressive. The idea that getting rid of the old duffers will usher in a new era of dynamic change is wishful thinking. by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats. the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old <cite>PowerfulSageIRL posted [p:975098761] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>But we have a bunch of elected officials in their 30s and 40s who viewpoints on social issues are aggressively traditionalist and regressive.The idea that getting rid of the old duffers will usher in a new era of dynamic change is wishful thinking.</quote>by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats.the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 07/27/23 2:20:55 PM #39:	PowerfulSageIRL posted... by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats. the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old Where are you getting such information to make this claim? --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:975098801] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>PowerfulSageIRL posted... </cite><quote>by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats.the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old</quote>Where are you getting such information to make this claim?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TyVulpine 07/27/23 2:21:27 PM #40:	PowerfulSageIRL posted... by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats. the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old False, young voters are overwhelmingly Democrat. --- Insert some witty line here <cite>TyVulpine posted [p:975098814] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>PowerfulSageIRL posted... </cite><quote>by and large, it seems that the Republicans are much better at catering to their younger base than the Democrats.the alt-right is largely composed of people who are under 40-ish years old</quote>False, young voters are overwhelmingly Democrat.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Euripides 07/27/23 2:24:41 PM #41:	CADE_FOSTER posted... 65 legal retirement age as if we needed another reason for them to vote to raise the retirement age --- people who car cars a whip are so cringe <cite>Euripides posted [p:975098878] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>CADE_FOSTER posted... </cite><quote>65 legal retirement age</quote>as if we needed another reason for them to vote to raise the retirement age</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 07/27/23 2:49:56 PM #42:	AloneIBreak posted... 69 Ayyyyyyyy --- You should never let Earl drive. . . <cite>rexcrk posted [p:975099359] in So what's ... [t:80520835]...</cite> <quote>AloneIBreak posted... </cite><quote>69</quote>Ayyyyyyyy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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