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Joe941

(2,848 posts) Thu Jan 3, 2019, 04:31 PM Jan 2019

Can we put all this ageism aside? [View all]

Today a 78 year old women is in charge of congress and that is a great thing. In the months ahead there will be countless discussions of candidates to run for president - some younger and some older (Joe Biden and Bernie). I don't want to here people saying someone is too old to do this or that. That's pure ageism. Let us judge people by the content of there messages and not by the wrinkles in their skin. That is all thank you.

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Can we put all this ageism aside? [View all] Joe941 Jan 2019 OP

I'm 76 myself and I don't think most marybourg Jan 2019 #1

+1. In your words: "IF tRump can be president ...". JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2019 #18

When they told me in school "anyone can be President, I didn't think they meant just fucking anyone. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #21

Thank you! I agree...my hubby asked me (joked)' Why didnt AOC run up there with the kids?'.. samnsara Jan 2019 #2

Like your husband's sense of humor! democratisphere Jan 2019 #28

We (as in the folks on DU) can ... but can the country? PBC_Democrat Jan 2019 #3

Nope, nor should we... brooklynite Jan 2019 #4

The same goes for considering youth and lack of experience lunatica Jan 2019 #7

Should Hillary not have run because she is a woman and some might vote against women? Joe941 Jan 2019 #11

Did you feel that was a risk? I didn't. brooklynite Jan 2019 #12

How does a 78 year old woman climb all those steps every day? dubyadiprecession Jan 2019 #5

The same way she always does. lunatica Jan 2019 #8

One step at a time. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #27

As long as valid evidence is not required to post, it will continue. LanternWaste Jan 2019 #6

It Is Something To Consider colsohlibgal Jan 2019 #9

I'm mid 50's and another of my high school friends just died. LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #22

I'm sorry about your friend. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #30

I'm 75, and I don't consider it ageism DavidDvorkin Jan 2019 #10

I agree! We won't live forever and it's time to pass the baton to those younger than us. Vinca Jan 2019 #13

Right! It doesn't apply to us! DavidDvorkin Jan 2019 #14

Yes elleng Jan 2019 #15

AMEN The Mouth Jan 2019 #16

"they are not one whit better than Nazis" ?? oberliner Jan 2019 #20

Well, OK, Nazis are *REALLY* bad, and I don't see any ageists The Mouth Jan 2019 #31

yup, ageism is as evil as racism or sexism - or any other ism. Joe941 Jan 2019 #23

Perhaps ageism works both ways... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #17

it's fine and good that Rep. Pelosi is capable and experienced bigtree Jan 2019 #19

I don't consider it ageism.... Adrahil Jan 2019 #24

I don't consider it racism.... Joe941 Jan 2019 #25

Nice try.... Adrahil Jan 2019 #26

It's Not Ageism RobinA Jan 2019 #29