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In reply to the discussion: Dear Mr. HOGG, Please educate yourself first. Who has stood with you? [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)However, to do so using age as the primary rationale for demanding someone with experience relinquish there position to a neophyte who is more youthful, is ridiculous.
I disagree with your contention that age equates to being backward and lacking stamina. Its shameful to marginalize all Democrats by asserting they are too stupid "to understand a changing world." Most senior citizen do not fit that pathetic stereotype image you have portrayed, and definitely not Pelosi.
The influx of youthful candidates should be encouraged at all political levels, mentor them, teach them, but above all, give them time to learn their craft and develop a greater understanding for the business of politicking before they try grabbing the reigns of power. We should not be pigeonholing the entire Dem leadership into retirement just to let some unskilled younger person move to the top slots without ever learning, or earning the right to hold such office.
Worse, we should never compare ourselves, as Democrats, to Republicans like Paul Ryan or Rubio. You say you admire them because they are younger. Seriously? They are NOT "good in their jobs". Have you looked at their records... they passed almost no legislation and the two major efforts are designed to hurt ordinary people and make the rich more money. Their youthful enthusiasm has enacted policies that are destroying the country.
Obama did not "ignite passion" because he was younger. He captured America's attention because he believed in his vision, and he was both smart, charismatic, and a brilliant orator, but above all, Obama was successful because he genuinely cared about people. None of that has anything to do with age.