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Thirties Child

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40. I'm 82, going on 83 as we used to say, don't think I can be accused of ageism.

Reply to Flying Squirrel (Original post)

Mon Aug 7, 2017, 08:54 AM

Aug 2017

I adored Bernie, talked him up to everyone, voted for him in the primary, was sorry I couldn't vote for him in the general election. I think running in 2020 is a terrible idea, would no longer support him. Age does matter. An 80-year-old brain, no matter how good it once was, doesn't work as well as it did even 10 years earlier. That brain is old and it's getting older.

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I remember a time when ageism would have been immediately and roundly condemned on DU. [View all] Flying Squirrel Aug 2017 OP

age is a consideration KT2000 Aug 2017 #1

Health is a consideration. Flying Squirrel Aug 2017 #2

the odds of health problems KT2000 Aug 2017 #4

Precisely DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #32

actuarily, it is heaven05 Aug 2017 #45

So how are we supposed to address the fact BeyondGeography Aug 2017 #3

The Presidency is the most demanding murielm99 Aug 2017 #14

I'm sure it would come as welcome news to ranking members BeyondGeography Aug 2017 #17

I did not say their jobs were cushy. murielm99 Aug 2017 #56

I spoke with Conyers 9 years ago at the Denver convention where Obama was nominated DFW Aug 2017 #68

Congress members should be more practical loyalsister Aug 2017 #62

Kennedy's "unfinished business" was the ACA DFW Aug 2017 #69

I'm not criticizing Kennedy loyalsister Aug 2017 #71

In the real world, most people retire in their mid 60s or so n/t leftstreet Aug 2017 #5

Not so much with control freaks. N/t Lyricalinklines Aug 2017 #6

We do, actually, need more leaders from the post-boomer generations. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #7

Absolutely, and this battered old Boomer is one of the first to say it Warpy Aug 2017 #8

I agree that we need to get younger leaders onto the stage. KitSileya Aug 2017 #11

Yep. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #12

He's not now, but do the math. BainsBane Aug 2017 #26

I agree that we need to move past 2016 once we ramp up for 2020. LonePirate Aug 2017 #52

Bernie has a lot "left in the tank"... he'll make a fine and FIT President. InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #9

Incorrect verb tense. There's no "he will" about it, and only a debatable "would." WinkyDink Aug 2017 #21

the purpose of DU is to support democrats nt msongs Aug 2017 #10

DEMOCRATS. murielm99 Aug 2017 #15

The TOS is not evenly applied melman Aug 2017 #13

I guess Operation Counteroffensive isn't going so well. betsuni Aug 2017 #16

LOL KitSileya Aug 2017 #25

LOL! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #28

Oh my! JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #37

....lol JHan Aug 2017 #46

Hah! NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #58

LOL Gothmog Aug 2017 #65

*snort* ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #67

i'm not sure that time ever existed, but yes, the ageism here is disappointing; the worst thing abou TheFrenchRazor Aug 2017 #18

No one said anything to the contrary. DFW Aug 2017 #70

I wouldn't say that's ageism. There IS a factor of age not present in other things. Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #19

Well said!!! RKP5637 Aug 2017 #53

Good grief. Noting what traits might or might not get one elected is not "bigotry." What if a WinkyDink Aug 2017 #20

Oh, for crying out loud! BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #22

Get a grip. I'm nearly Bernie's age and I say it's time for new blood. Vinca Aug 2017 #23

Pointing out someone's age out is not necessarily ageism Lil Missy Aug 2017 #24

There's a difference between saying Sanders is too old to run for president stopbush Aug 2017 #27

Age is a consideration for president Renew Deal Aug 2017 #29

I agree. It's bullshit that we don't elect 17 year old presidents Orrex Aug 2017 #30

Bernie has the heart of a millenial Not Ruth Aug 2017 #31

At times, for certain people, for certain situations. Igel Aug 2017 #33

Translation: Vote for Sanders or you're a meanie that hates old people! FSogol Aug 2017 #34

+1 betsuni Aug 2017 #35

Plus 100000 n/t JustAnotherGen Aug 2017 #36

That seems to be the message. Kind of weak, eh. yardwork Aug 2017 #42

Hogwash. procon Aug 2017 #38

Read carefully! - Yeah - the word "age" is in there...but not restricted by TOS hexola Aug 2017 #39

I'm 82, going on 83 as we used to say, don't think I can be accused of ageism. Thirties Child Aug 2017 #40

possibly the most amusing op I'll see all week... JHan Aug 2017 #41

Your plan to re-infiltrate DU is getting a lot of attention at the Conservative Cave. yardwork Aug 2017 #43

+1 betsuni Aug 2017 #44

That place is still going? Flying Squirrel Aug 2017 #66

My first encounters with ageism at DU came from young Bernie supporters. Paladin Aug 2017 #47

You do know... sheshe2 Aug 2017 #48

To be fair, ageism also affects young people. YoungDemCA Aug 2017 #49

I was hopeful this post was going to be about people mocking Trump's physical appearance... hunter Aug 2017 #50

Then I assume you are just as incensed at the age restrictions in the constitution? KitSileya Aug 2017 #51

ageism like restricting the consumption of alcohol, joining the military, and eligibility for geek tragedy Aug 2017 #54

When I was 53 the young people I hired & gave everything to were voting me off the island UTUSN Aug 2017 #55

What happens when you report the posts? Not Ruth Aug 2017 #57

Does that reasoning also apply to Hillary Clinton? NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #59

Does the name "McThuselah" ring a bell? Iggo Aug 2017 #60

Ive seen DU go though periods where a lot things are "allowed" ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #61

IMO, Bernie would be too old for me to seriously consider supporting him in 2020. Kaleva Aug 2017 #63

Ridiculous OP. It's not Ageism. maxsolomon Aug 2017 #64