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8. I agree with your parents.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2013, 10:22 PM

Nov 2013

My parents started getting a bit confused about things at age 75.

I watched my mom become a frail elderly woman practically overnight at age 74 after surgery for colon cancer.

The presidency is a tough job that ages people quickly. We need a strong healthy person with a sharp mind and good values. No doubt, younger is better.

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My elderly parents think Joe and Hillary are too old to run for Pres. [View all] RandySF Nov 2013 OP

I'll vote for whatever stiff the party decides on Warpy Nov 2013 #1

time for somebody to campaign as a democrat, win, and govern as a democrat nt msongs Nov 2013 #2

Democrat..... DJ13 Nov 2013 #6

Face it. When we get old we lose health. GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #3

Wow! Isn't that the truth! Lugnut Nov 2013 #14

Trust no one over (what is it) 30? NightWatcher Nov 2013 #4

They quit saying that pretty much sharp_stick Nov 2013 #5

Still, it rings true Warpy Nov 2013 #7

I'm nearly 26 and I trust no one my age to hold positions of power. HijackedLabel Nov 2013 #11

I agree with your parents. Dems to Win Nov 2013 #8

I'm 69, and I see their point. I wouldn't vote against a candidate because of it, enough Nov 2013 #9

I'm 67, and I agree. Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #10

I remember my Dad watching Strom Thurmond, very late in his career . . . markpkessinger Nov 2013 #12

Funny at lunch today the same conversation came up bottomofthehill Nov 2013 #13

A friend of mine (and most of DU) will be 65 in 3 days and he agrees DFW Nov 2013 #15

Her age doesn't bother me, especially with the time off she's had and recent hectic schedule. Yes, okaawhatever Nov 2013 #16