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Asarchus45

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15. Old and Out of Touch

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Dec 18, 2024, 12:15 AM

Dec 18

The Democrats must turn over leadership to younger, stronger people. Otherwise, we are slipping into gerontocracy. 74-year old cancer sufferers are NOT shining examples of dynamic youth. I’m 79 now. I’m ready to step aside for new blood.

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'Madness': Democrats still aren't taking the age issue seriously, says Chris Hayes - All In - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 17 OP

Maddening is putting it mildly. Cobalt Violet Dec 17 #1

It's incredibly frustrating. Resisting progress is what Republicans do. I'm completely on board with trusting the future Karasu Dec 17 #11

I just made a similar reply on another post ItsjustMe Dec 17 #12

I know. FoxNewsSucks Dec 17 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Dec 17 #2

Damn fool fogies! Just Jerome Dec 17 #3

I have to agree... Think. Again. Dec 17 #4

Well said - and I agree. Rhiannon12866 Dec 17 #5

I'm 63 and approve this message. Lunabell Dec 17 #6

Wow! Very well said! We have so many up-and-coming and capable Democrats who will soon be leading the party Rhiannon12866 Dec 17 #7

Thank you. Lunabell Dec 17 #8

I was shocked to hear the Nancy Pelosi just fell and broke her hip and needed surgery. colorado_ufo Dec 17 #9

Agreed! We were just told that she fell and was "injured" and hospitalized Rhiannon12866 Dec 17 #10

As I recall she has not endeared herself to members of the House when first elected question everything Dec 17 #13

Old and Out of Touch Asarchus45 Dec 18 #15

Welcome to DU! Rhiannon12866 Dec 18 #16

Were these people old and in the way as well? sheshe2 Dec 18 #17

There was more energy and enthusiasm at AOC's Harris rallies than anywhere else BeyondGeography Dec 18 #18