Trump Is at a Delicate Age, as Am I

[MineralMan]

In the Bible, Psalm 90:10 reads:

10. "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength, labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away."

I'll be 80 years old at the end of this month. Trump is 79. Even in biblical times, the age a person could reasonably expect to live to was 70, as it is now. It hasn't changed all that much in a few thousand years. As the Bible recognizes, some people live to be 80, and that is still true.

I've watched people age past 70 and up to 80. In some cases, as with my parents, they lived until they were 96 years of age. The second half of that verse applies as well. the last decade or two for people who live into their 80s or 90s are not generally joyful years, but years of steadily poorer health and energy, if you're lucky enough to get there.

I can vouch for that. I did not really feel my age until recently. Now, I do. As a realist, I recognize that I am not going to feel like a young man any longer.

I guarantee that Trump understands that, as well. At 79, his obesity and other issues are taking their toll on him. He knows. But, unlike for me, that scares the crap out of him. He's losing his power, and strength. There is no way to ignore that once you're out of your 70s. I'm aware of it in myself, but it doesn't bother me so much and I'm not trying to deny it. It is what it is. Nothing I do will turn back the clock.

Trump knows. But he denies. However, it will "soon be cut off, and he will fly way." I hope to outlive him.

[Deuxcents]

1. I'm 78 and I hope to be around for his earthly day of reckoning

[MineralMan]

2. Yes.

[PatSeg]

13. Yes, that certainly is something to keep me going

I didn't expect to live this long, but I definitely want to see the end of this god-awful regime and the downfall of the Monster-in-chief.

[malaise]

3. It is what it is. Nothing I do will turn back the clock.

And that is the truth
A good friend died last Saturday and one of the regulars thought it was such a tragedy. I disagreed because she suffered big time for the past six months. She actually handled her illness better than some of the friends. None shall escape death so let’s enjoy whatever we love before it’s too late.

And like you I hope Donvict croaks before me.

[MineralMan]

5. Yes. I keep losing friends, one after another.

I'm the last of my generation in my own family. There are fewer and fewer classmates still alive.

And so it is. So it goes. Now, I reflect back on my life. There are all of those good times, those good friends, and those accomplishments, no matter how small. Looking back on those things warms my heart. I don't have time to be angry or bitter. I'm hosting an 80th birthday party soon. Whoever shows up gets a nice free meal in a good restaurant, where we can talk about our common experiences. That's what it's about.

[malaise]

6. Agree 100%

Four folks I know died in the last week. One is a very good friend’s mother - she was 95, buried a her husband, sister, a son and daughter (my very good friend) . Another friend died and two colleagues.
It’s our turn. We’d better deal with it.😀
I enjoy every sunrise and sunset.
Enjoy that party when it comes

[MineralMan]

9. When friends dear to me die,

I spend some time reflecting on our history. That works better for me than mourning their loss.

[malaise]

16. Same here

Today I was thinking about our most recent loss and how she loved Connie Francis’ Where the Boys are - we were preteens with older siblings. I did laugh.

[allegorical oracle]

7. That's the hardest part of living a long life...the losses. Sometimes makes me

wonder if aging memory loss is nature's way of dulling the pain of losing the people and pets we loved.

[PatSeg]

14. I often wonder the same thing

Sometimes a little memory loss can be a blessing.

[Hekate]

4. I'm only a bit behind you in years, & also hope to outlive this monster

[Deuxcents]

8. I wanna see the ashes he left behind built back better than he found them. Buttigieg said it well the other day

Not just build it back but build it better for the future with safe guards that no other wanna be dictator could tear down.

[GiqueCee]

10. I'm 2 years and a few weeks...

... shy of eighty, and not the Energizer Bunny I once was, but I am determined to live long enough to piss on The South End of a Northbound Yak's grave.

[Katinfl]

11. So true. At 78, I also hope to outlive him.

[murielm99]

12. I will be 77 next month, God willing.

I don't always like the way I look and feel. But I do my best and stay active. In a short while, will be leaving to attend a No Kings protest in front of our county courthouse. I will be sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a No Kings shirt, but I will be there.

[senseandsensibility]

15. It sounds like you have good genes going for you

on both your parents' side. I think your wish will come true!

[MissouriDem47]

17. Soon To Be 78

I have noticed a decline in both my health and energy in the last 5 years. Nothing serious but everyday it seems like it's something else is bothering me. My goal in life is to live long enough to watch them put TACO into the ground.

[erronis]

18. But trump is looking into a void - a blackness where no one will pay attention to him anymore.

That has to be difficult on the old fart. Doesn't have a loving family or friends that would want to be with him in his last moments.

I'm sure there well be vultures aplenty (legal, financial, and real) waiting to scavenge whatever scraps of gristle are left.

[Hekate]

26. Trump Family Values. IIRC that's how he treated his old man...

Except that donald and sibs had ol’ fred dressed in a suit every day and put in an office where he could harmlessly sign sheet after sheet of blank paper. I would seriously be grateful if, after the 25th was invoked, donald’s family would install him in an “office” at Mar a Lago and hand him a Sharpie.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

28. He's thinking about his legacy. That's a way to pressure him and attack Republicons

To pressure tRump, tell him the Republicon way / legislation on the issue is going to damage / ruin his legacy and that the people will approve of him if he chooses the Democratic way.

[red dog 1]

19. K&R

[Blue Owl]

20. I hope you wake up tomorrow to the news of tRump's death

And then are able to enjoy many more tRump-free years that include the Democrats taking back the reigns from this hideous shitshow we are in and restoring some semblance of decency and democracy back to the America we knew and love....

[COL Mustard]

21. Nothing about that monster is delicate

I wish you many more years of happiness and health!

[madinmaryland]

22. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger are still going into their 80's...

Though Richard is chemically embalmed and Jagger is just undescribable. I imagine time is catching up to the both of them.

[Pachamama]

29. Time is on their (my) side

[Joinfortmill]

23. I hope he flies away very soon.

[hunter]

24. As a bully it must be especially difficult for him.

His power to threaten people with his physical presence, by looming over them, and I'm certain in many cases by physically assaulting them, is greatly diminished.

You've got to wonder if his youngest kid has rolled his eyes at him yet. I'd bet his older kids only did that once or twice and stopped for fear of his reaction.

When I was sixteen I quit high school primarily for all the bullying I was suffering, I was by weight one of the smaller boys in school, alarmingly skinny. I also tended to speak my mind, seemingly without concern for my physical safety. This left me bloodied and bruised sometimes and it wasn't only by my classmates. A few times I got bruised by school staff too, including teachers.

Three years later the testosterone was really starting to kick in and I was getting well paying gigs in warehouses, moving furniture, etc. The first time I earned more than $100 in a day was for moving furniture.

By the time I graduated from college, nine years after quitting high school, I was a foot taller and eighty pounds heavier. I'd also learned to hold my tongue. I didn't feel physically threatened by anyone. The few times I was threatened it was by people holding weapons. Bullies didn't see me as an easy target.

I'm not seventy quite yet but I've lost some of that confidence. I've got bad arthritis, I can't see or hear as well, and I'm not so quick and strong. As someone who doesn't rely on my brawn to intimidate people, as someone who strives to live in peace and kindness, I'm not especially concerned about this aspect of aging. People will begin to look out for me as I have looked out for others.

I don't need to surround myself with an Army of ICE agents and younger women to prop up my diminishing confidence in my own physical prowess.

[Staph]

25. My mother is 101,

and turns 102 in November. She, too, hopes to outlive him!

[Bumbles]

27. I'll be 83 in October.

I survived a very cruel and callous divorce 3 1/2 years ago. There are two men I will outlive, come hell or highwater, and the horror in the White House is one of them. I am fortunate to have inherited good genes, a fine sense of humor, determination and longevity. I just started a home based business and intend to see it prosper, enough at least to help me pay my taxes., while having a lot of fun with it. In the end, we learn who are friends were. Trump will have none. Maybe that scares him as much as anything. Well, maybe he'll make some new ones in the slammer?

[Pachamama]

30. Divorce at 80

That sounds like a tough one…

I want you to outlive those two men as well….

And good success with the home based business

[Bumbles]

31. Thank you, Pachamama.

And so I will, with support and encouragement from family and people like you.