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In reply to the discussion: The thing about older people [View all]
spooky3
(35,069 posts)23. I think some people react to his slow walk and squinting
Which are normal at that age and even younger. But these have ZERO to do with his job performance. Some people are not looking at the job performance, and that, to me, is ageism (and a double standard, since they are perfectly fine with TFG’s incompetence and corruption).
Rather than fan the flames of bigotry, as the NYT does, the media should call this out.
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I am 80 and could be President because I would surround myself with smart, efficient
patricia92243
Feb 2024
#3
That's the key to responding to anyone making the argument that President Biden is too old.
Harker
Feb 2024
#6
His age makes many things more difficult but he overcomes it. That is what counts.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#10
I want to be Joe Biden when I grow up. Well he is only 6 years older,.
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2024
#76
Compare Pres Biden's occasional slip, or verbal hesitation to TFG's. Here is some of TFG's "poetry"
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2024
#14
Yikes yikes yikes. How can ANY thinking person -of ANY color- this is blob is fine?
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2024
#49
You are so right edhopper. I also see a thoughtful man with wisdom to offer, remembreing
c-rational
Feb 2024
#16
Mental acuity? He's lost none of what matters. Neither have I. But it's not just that.
paleotn
Feb 2024
#21
We HAD a President in a wheelchair. He did pretty well, as I recall.
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2024
#52
I'm 69. I returned to Berkeley in 2022 to finally finish my Sociology BA, and I graduated last year.
deurbano
Feb 2024
#25
And making sure he doesn't say anything he should say regarding classified or not ready to disclosed info.
LiberalFighter
Feb 2024
#26
The times I have seen and heard him talk for an extended period shows he has it together.
LiberalFighter
Feb 2024
#27
I'm only 65, but I find my energy goes in more useful directions than it once did
getagrip_already
Feb 2024
#28
I think a more recent video would be more convincing to those that need convincing
Freethinker65
Feb 2024
#34
An old man guided this country through the worst pandemic we'd ever experienced.
llmart
Feb 2024
#40
70s here, but I question whether younger people see it like I do. As Bill Maher said a few weeks ago,
Silent Type
Feb 2024
#42
Amen. The 'old' thing is getting old. Stupid has no age limit, but age can bring wisdom. So keep that in mind, people.
Joinfortmill
Feb 2024
#60
You're only young once, but you can be immature forever. Better Biden than a return of the toddler-in-chief. nt
eppur_se_muova
Feb 2024
#77