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markpkessinger

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12. I remember my Dad watching Strom Thurmond, very late in his career . . .

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2013, 10:49 PM

Nov 2013

. . . in a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for one of the SC Justices (I forget which one). Thurmond was in his late 90s, and seemed to be having trouble following the proceedings. At one point, my Dad, a Republican, in utter exasperation, exclaimed, "He's too goddamned old to be there!' He can't even follow what's going on!" Dad, who was then 71 and had all his faculties in fine form, then added, "Hell, I"M too old!"

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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