Too many olds in high-level politics

Is there another occupation in the world where very old people are viable candidates or best for the job?

I’m being creative and can’t think of one. Grandpa trainer? Lol

Woof.

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posted by Ironman92

Is there another occupation in the world where very old people are viable candidates or best for the job?

Everyone loses something as they get older.  I'd still let Warren Buffett manage my money over me, but he can't possibly be as sharp and energized as when he was younger..

I think the dirty little secret is these people don't actually do that much (but their 24-yr old law school aides do).  Horse-trading when both parties know they'll get everything they want doesn't actually require any skill.

That video is just sad. When old people can’t help themselves, it’s sad.

That’s not a fucking leader

posted by Ironman92

That video is just sad. When old people can’t help themselves, it’s sad.

That’s not a fucking leader

Anyone like that living alone would be put in a nursing home.

Actually, I thought of something that reminds me of: Aphasia, at least as it sounded when described about Bruce Willis.

posted by gut

Anyone like that living alone would be put in a nursing home.

Actually, I thought of something that reminds me of: Aphasia, at least as it sounded when described about Bruce Willis.

That story SUCKS

posted by gut

Anyone like that living alone would be put in a nursing home.

Actually, I thought of something that reminds me of: Aphasia, at least as it sounded when described about Bruce Willis.

Agreed.  My MIL is in an assisted living community.  When I visit her, the lobby reminds me of our political leaders.