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The Velveteen Ocelot

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27. I think she could, considering what she's done and what she's been through.

Wed Apr 3, 2019, 02:00 PM

Apr 2019

She has missed oral arguments only once in her entire career, even though she's had several bouts with cancer and recently had part of a lung removed. Being a Supreme Court justice isn't a walk in the park; it's actually a lot of work. And you don't have to work hard as president; just look at Trump, who spends most of his time either watching TV or golfing.

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Let's Address the Ageism Elephant in the Room! [View all] DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 OP

I am will to stick with the original minimum with no maximum delisen Apr 2019 #1

An incumbent running for re-election is an incredible advantage genxlib Apr 2019 #3

We have may great candidates clamoring to take charge. delisen Apr 2019 #59

I agree. allgood33 Apr 2019 #6

Presidential campaigns clog up air space for so long and cost so much. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #30

I'm with you genxlib Apr 2019 #2

I've Been Pushing a Harris/Buttigeig Ticket DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #7

That's the ticket I want as well! Merlot Apr 2019 #55

I had high school classmates (twins) who died of childhood leukemia at 16; Carter, who you mention hlthe2b Apr 2019 #4

Carter IS amazing, but we are talking well past the three-sigma scale here! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #14

Outliers occur in every age group and category. Thus the idiocy of age descrimination. hlthe2b Apr 2019 #17

WHO do you think you are? Interfering with a rant about why anyone over 68 should kill themselves. Blue_true Apr 2019 #47

Age should not be automatically disqualifying. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #5

Clinton is only a year younger than the Cheetoh, and I don't recall hughee99 Apr 2019 #13

I Had An Issue In The Primary, But I'd Pick a Yellow Dog Over CheetoMussolini! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #45

Kennedy, Carter, Clinton, Obama makes four. You took out LBJ. Who's the fifth? Demit Apr 2019 #8

Age 51 was FDR and I DID mention both LBJ and Truman as ascending by death. DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #11

You best not try to sell ageism to me. Paladin Apr 2019 #9

To the privileged... Act_of_Reparation Apr 2019 #36

Lacking objective evidence to support your premise, it's nothing but ageism. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #10

I'm thinking 65 would be a decent goal. DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #12

Yes! patricia92243 Apr 2019 #16

No! The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #24

I thought we were talking Presidents. patricia92243 Apr 2019 #31

The presidency is an office job. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #33

I thought We Were, Too!! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #42

How about being the Prime Minister of Britain during WWII? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #48

Maybe do some research on Winston Churchill. Tipperary Apr 2019 #23

It's a practical consideration loyalsister Apr 2019 #15

Drumpf was still a scumbag when he was 35 Takket Apr 2019 #18

Yes He Was--and an Asshole, Too But .. DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #38

I know several women in their 90s. None of them need "drool catchers" (gross by the way) Tipperary Apr 2019 #19

Well, Again I speak From Experience. I'm a Gum Chewer, and I've Drooled a Bit Lately! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #39

Three words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #20

Thank you. Tipperary Apr 2019 #21

Love me some RBG! lillypaddle Apr 2019 #25

I think she could, considering what she's done and what she's been through. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #27

Well, we aren't looking for someone lillypaddle Apr 2019 #49

I guess so, along with Winston Churchill, Konrad Adenauer, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #50

Agree 100% lillypaddle Apr 2019 #22

Thank You! Been There, Experienced That! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #43

Do we extend this to Congress and governors as well? nolabear Apr 2019 #26

Well, If You've Watched A few of the Doddering Repuke Senators, I'm Saying Yes! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #40

How about the Dems? We have Nancy Pelosi (79) and Maxine Waters (80), The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #51

The House Only Has a Two-Year Commitment, So Much More Leeway than Six or Eight! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #60

All people do not age alike. Because you can site two wasupaloopa Apr 2019 #28

Well, At 72 I Say Wait Another Five Years and Then Readdress the Issue DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #44

Extending your argument, then Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2019 #52

Exactly treestar Apr 2019 #58

No maximum, no minimum DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #29

A perfect example of why federal age discrimination in hiring laws are necessary Deb Apr 2019 #32

This is a creepy OP lunatica Apr 2019 #34

It sure is. Tipperary Apr 2019 #37

Yep customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #53

Because it would be dreadfully wrong, a betrayal of the Hortensis Apr 2019 #35

And There Are Geniuses at 34 That Are Currently Precluded! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #41

LOL, but precious precious few of them Hortensis Apr 2019 #46

Only until they turn 35. Excluding people over 65, or some other older age The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #57

You're addressing ageism by practicing it. Might as well exclude women, POC & LGBT folks, too. VOX Apr 2019 #54

It is on a case by case basis. Joe941 Apr 2019 #56