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In reply to the discussion: The thing about older people [View all]LiberalFighter
(52,994 posts)27. The times I have seen and heard him talk for an extended period shows he has it together.
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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